Compared to Last Year ...

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(01-26-2023, 01:01 AM)Brimey Wrote: From what I've seen..

Mahomes is better than ever. You know how rave about Burrow taking what's there and not forcing the deep stuff? Mahomes has done that as well. He still has the propensity to throw into coverage more than Joe, but also has a better ability to take the top off on some crazy throw. He's the best. And I expect him to be near 100%.

Joe is also vastly improved. Getting the ball out fast, not taking the sacks, getting through his reads faster.

Pacheco is a tough runner with some burst. Containing him will be key, and the Chiefs have a very very good IOL. Maybe best in the league.

Chiefs tackles can be exposed in the pass game. Hubbard and Hendrickson need to be causing havoc.

I actually think Mecole Hardman's status could be a big deal. He's a speedster who can take the top off.

Chiefs don't tackle well in space. I expect Hurst to have a big game.

Chris Jones can be a game wrecker. Absolute stud. Needs to be doubled and accounted for every single down.

Their corners are young, big and athletic. Bengals should have a big advantage there however.

Kelce will get his. I think the Bengals can keep him somewhat in check.

How do I think the Bengals plan to win? Force Mahomes to dink and dunk down the field and hope he eventually gets frustrated and throws one to you. Count on your edges to expose Wylie/Brown in the pass game. Mix up coverages and make Mahomes think every down. Use Hilton as an irritant, and test Mahomes mobility with slot blitzes. Get stops in the red zone.

On the other side, I think we saw the plan against Buffalo. Get ahead, and then play physical in space. Hurst, Perine, Mixon smashing them in the short passing and run game and using the middle of the field in the intermediate game. I don't expect deep shots unless they're sideline go balls with this offensive line. Not with Jones looming in the middle.

I think the red zone battle decides this game. Both offenses are really good in the red zone, but the Bengals D is also good there while the Chiefs is mediocre.

Expect anxiety. This should be tight.

Seems you've watched more of them than me, but from what I have seen, I couldn't agree any more. Excellent synopsis.