Kickoff strategy

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(12-09-2022, 01:12 PM)Earendil Wrote: I've always liked getting the ball to start the second half, but I'm starting to see the wisdom in getting off to a fast start.

I generally prefer getting the ball to start the second half, a strategy that Belichick and Brady ran to perfection. You can close out the first half (including risking a long FG as time expires) and then get the ball right back to start the second half.

I just think that with KC's explosive offense, it can be demoralizing for opponents to be behind before the offense ever touches the ball. So, I commend the Bengals to ask for the ball first in the game, and then work to close out the first half as well.