TENN/KC

NFL WRITEUPS

PLAYOFFS 2-1-1

SEASON 16-5-2

We have a rematch of a game played back in November in Nashville won by the Titans by 3. They were led by Derrick Henry and his 188 yards rushing. Henry has been a busy man toting the rock 96 times the last 3 games,  that's a big number. He didn't play in the Dec. 22 matchup with the Saints, hamstring, a RBs' kryptonite. Tomorrow it will be around 20 degrees gametime. I wonder about fatigue for a man who has had so many carries on a very cold day with a recent pull. It's a recipe for another pull or even a tweak. Not sayin' he's going to pull a muscle, just something to be aware of.

Speaking of the Saints game, even though Henry didn't play, they still rushed for 149 yards and Tannehill played well. So why did they lose? Drew Brees picked 'em apart, 27-38, 276 yards, 3 TDs, no pix'. And what did Mahomes do to TENN in the earlier loss? 446 yards, 3 TDS, no pix. Seems the TENN defense has struggled mightily against the 2 best passing QBs in the league.

TENN reaped the benefit of playing a NE team which struggled all year offensively. Last week they jumped out to an early lead on the Ravens forcing Lamar to have to throw, and we all know that passing is not Lamars' strength. Game over.

KC spotted HOU a 24 point lead and proceeded to outscore the Texans 51-7 the last 3 quarters or 45 minutes. WHAT? To put that in perspective, every time the second hand on your watch completed a revolution, KC scored a point. The defense did give up over 400 yards of offense, much of that was after the Chiefs had stormed back and taken the lead. They held HOU to 5 of 15 third down conversions and only 1 of 5 fourth down conversions. They also sacked Deshaun Watson 5 times for 40 yards, no easy feat. "Bend but don't break." 

2 potential key injuries, gametime decisions loom ahead. OT Jack Conklin for TENN and DT Chris Jones for KC. Both would be key losses and revolve around Henry, Conklin opening holes for him, and Jones one of the few players who can match the physicality of Henry. Jones practiced on Friday and I believe he'll play even if just limited to running downs, he's one of the best in the game.

 The stars have aligned for the Chiefs snagging homefield tomorrow by virtue of some unexpected losses by others. Arrowhead is and has been one of the more difficult places for opponents to play at. Expect another highly charged, raucous crowd.

This game is simple, for the Chiefs, don't let Henry break any long runs, keep him around 130 yards or less. The Titans must keep that dynamic, quick strike passing game on the sidelines because when Mahomes, Kelce, Hill, and Watkins are on the field, they're going to score. 

This is a revenge game but it's more of beating the same team, a good team, twice in the same season, and in their backyard no less. All roads come to an end and tomorrow the bus stops in Kansas City, sorry TENN fans. I'm on the Chiefs-

KC 35-23

CHIEFS -7

AS ALWAYS GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

Tenn won because  of a couple lucky breaks . Henry had nothing to do with the over  all win the last time.

great writeup! BOL Sunday 

What TENN has accomplished winning 3 games in a row OTR is impressive. But mixed in with travelling comes fatigue, perhaps some stress. Winning 4 in a row in the NFL, while not impossible, is unlikely at best. It catches up with TENN tomorrow. If the Chiefs win the toss, they won't defer, at least I wouldn't. Take the ball, jump on the scoreboard and let TENN play catch up, much like what they did to BALTY last week.

Agreed.. not with final score tho.. will be 31-13 kinda game

When I think of this game tomorrow, I think of what Joe Burrows and the great passing attack of LSU did to Clemson. People that doubt Mahomes, not sure why you would, be prepared for a similar type performance. I have to ask too, is there a better TE in the game than Travis Kelce? Perhaps that guy over on SF, what's his name, oh yea, Kittle. He's pretty good too-

All of you KC homers got it wrong. Titans +7 all day! Henry running will setup the play action pass for Tannehill. Vrabel know what to do with this fraud ass KC team. Also, Andy Reid loves to come up short in these type of games and he will again.

Excellent writeup! Needless to say, I agree. Titans have won the turnover battle 4-2  in the playoffs thus far. 6-2 if you count the two 4th and ones at midfield where Harbaugh got a brain cramp and went for it. Say all you want about Henry, but that is some luck! They'll need to be lucky again tomorrow, and I don't think they will. Having said that, good luck:)

Tx, not a KC homer, I'm a Dolphins fan. I just know football. Vrabel has proven he knows how to coach. Make no mistake KC is no fraud. I could be wrong tomorrow, wouldn't be first time, certainly not the last. Mahomes will be the difference maker tomorrow and the KC defense is better than they were back in November, so go ahead and pull up a chair

If Conklin can't go his replacement would be 8 year veteran Dennis Kelly who has been on the Tenny roster for 3 years...he is a giant at 6'8" and 321 pounds. Perhaps his backup can bring it also? 

Given a choice between a finesse, NBA show time team and a smash mouth blocking and tackling team, I prefer the physicality of Tennessee... you better hope that those KC winds don't ratchet up to reduce the game to a ground and pound. God might be a Titans' fan...

mrusso, it should be a fun one to watch...I am visiting my gal pal in Asia and the game comes on at 4am...ha ha, I will be at my favorite sports' cafe and will be wearing my new Minkah Fitzpatrick jersey and ordering a fine breakfast and checking out the cute chicks that walk by. It doesn't take much to make me happy. 

And just my two cents about the GB/SF game. I think the Niners win but I don't like the line. Why was SF favored by 7 over Minny yet they're favored by 7.5 over GB? Makes no sense to me. I understand the object is to get an equal amount of $ bet on both sides, feel like they may be disrespecting the Packers a bit here. I think this will be a more traditional playoff game where the defenses are the best units on the field. You know GB will play exceedingly better than they did the first time around, they have too, they couldn't play any worse. But I'm staying away from the game. I think it's ripe for an under, 46.5. 24 points wins this game-

Lancer, one mans injury is another mans opportunity. Nice when you have experience with your backup players. Spent some time in Japan in my younger day. I'm sure you're having a good time

The forecast is calling for light winds tomorrow. Lets hope they're right.

Nice info.. thank you

 goodluck 

More info for you KC lovers. Andy Reid is 1-8 all time against Tenny! Titans have beaten the Chiefs 3 straight times now (2014, 2016 and 19). Titans are a rough team and Mike Vrabel will have no problem convincing his team they can win in Arrowhead. Titans are not a soft team like the Texans, not going to fold IF KC gets going with a TD. Derrick Henry will keep you boy Mahomes on the sidelines!

Lastly. your boy Frank Clark has said it is not difficult to tackle Derrick Henry, "he should be running harder because of his size/weight". Nice bulletin board material Mr. Clark.

"Last week they jumped out to an early lead on the Ravens forcing Lamar to have to throw, and we all know that passing is not Lamars' strength. Game over." 

 

Lamars throwing isn't why the Ravens lost 5 turnovers (2 being Lamars fault) is the reason they lost. 

I'm liking the Chiefs also mrusso BOL  

Here is to tight Asian butt... 

On 10-19-2000 was the release date of the movie Remember the Titans. From this date til today is 1004 weeks 3 days so Andy Reid will get his 143rd career loss today. LMAO NFL=WWE

 

After careful evaluation I have concluded this matchup Over 52. GLTA