onejayhawk Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) Two weeks made a major impact on the race for the division. Las Vegas went from two back--with a shot at one back and owning the tie-breaker--to four back with five to play and the tie-breaker against them. The game Sunday is to clinch the division outright. As noted in the Buccaneers game thread, Mahomes is on pace for another 5000 yard season. PM II needs almost exactly 300 yds/gm over the last five games. He's currently averaging 318 yds/gm. The MVP race no longer appears to be Mahomes with Russell Wilson, but with Aaron Rodgers, who has more TD throws, 33-30, and a very comparable QBR, 86.2-85.2. Rodgers is a two time winner, but this may be his last shot, so a sympathy vote is in the air. It will tough, because PM II is on a roll. In his last four games, he’s thrown for 1,598 passing yards, 14 touchdowns and one interception. Denver's QB (ALL of them, even on PS) were out against New Orleans, for exposure to COVID. However, they tested negative and are expected back. In addition to the lost game, they missed practice time. https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/broncos_qbs_drew_lock_blake_bortles_brett_rypien_to_return_after_negative_covid_tests/s1_13132_33455873 Late start again this week. J Edited December 2, 2020 by onejayhawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC_Guy Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Wonder if Baker will be activated - or if they give him another week. Wouldn't mind to give him a bit of gameday experience prior to the Miami and New Orleans games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onejayhawk Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 (edited) Craig Stout did a nice article breaking down the defensive play against Tampa Bay. Here is part of his conclusion.https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2020/12/2/21755052/chiefs-defense-film-review-fast-start-slow-finish-against-buccaneers-nfl-week-12 For the first quarter of this matchup, the Chiefs defense was dominant. They came up with big stops, got pressure on the quarterback and helped build a three-score lead. Even the second-quarter drive — highlighted by some explosive plays at the end — had moments where the Chiefs were able to come up with some stops. But the game turned in the second half; the Buccaneers were able to consistently move the ball. Spagnuolo leaned on his dime defense to keep the Tampa Bay passing offense in check — and it struggled to do so. Timely plays deep in Kansas City territory kept the Chiefs at arm’s length for much of the day, but failure to close things out in the fourth quarter led to a tense final offensive drive. After 12 weeks of the season, it’s pretty clear what this Chiefs defense is: a blitz-happy, turnover-centric pass defense that will try to force the offense to play a near-perfect game. Thus far, only the Raiders in Week 5 have been able to do that — which was, not coincidentally, the Chiefs’ only loss of the season. Edited December 2, 2020 by onejayhawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayanfootball Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 According to ESPN, Patrick Mahomes is No.1 in the race to become league MVP for 2021. It would be quite justified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onejayhawk Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 Injury report. Clyde and Breeland are ill. Do'D has a high ankle sprain and is likely out. Player Injury Participation* LB Dorian O’Daniel Ankle DNP CB Bashaud Breeland Illness DNP RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire Illness DNP DE Tanoh Kpassagnon Hip FP OL Martinas Rankin Knee FP DT Derrick Nnadi Ankle FP RT Mike Remmers Neck/Ribs FP C Austin Reiter Knee FP For the Broncos, CB Bryce Callahan is now on IR. RB Phillip Lindsay Knee LP OLB Malik Reed Shin FP S Trey Marshall Shin DNP WR Jerry Jeudy Ankle LP S P.J. Locke Shoulder FP CB Duke Dawson Chest FP OG Graham Glasgow Calf FP OT Demar Dotson Hand FP K Brandon McManus NIR DNP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefs_5627 Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Man I hope Rankin gets to play over Wylie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onejayhawk Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 Final injury report. Clyde is questionable. Player Injury Participation* Designation LB Dorian O’Daniel Ankle DNP OUT CB Bashaud Breeland Illness FP – RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire Illness DNP Questionable DE Tanoh Kpassagnon Hip FP – OL Martinas Rankin Knee FP – DT Derrick Nnadi Ankle FP – RT Mike Remmers Neck/Ribs FP – C Austin Reiter Knee FP – LB Anthony Hitchens Shoulder FP – Player Injury Participation* Designation RB Phillip Lindsay Knee FP Questionable OLB Malik Reed Shin FP Questionable S Trey Marshall Shin DNP OUT WR Jerry Jeudy Ankle FP Questionable S P.J. Locke Shoulder FP – CB Duke Dawson Chest FP – OG Graham Glasgow Calf FP – OT Demar Dotson Hand FP – K Brandon McManus NIR FP – Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirill Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Denver is a bad football team. This is a good week to give some of the young guns more reps and the vets some rest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC_Guy Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 As of now no sign of DeAndre Baker being brought up to the active roster. Thought tghis might be a good opportunity to get some real life PT. Would like to see him on the field prior to the week 15 bout against the Saints ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onejayhawk Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 Concerning Baker, I think they want to take some time getting him into playing shape. It's evident that he did not keep up the fitness training and athleticism was never his selling point. With Sneed back and settled into the nickel CB role, Baker would be depth. When he can demonstrate a reliable role on the team, they will activate him. With Do'D out, that could be for ST. Even there, BoPete is in the way. The potential is there, but he has to climb the depth chart. I have to wonder how much longer Denver's HC can last, or Elway. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayanfootball Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 2 hours ago, onejayhawk said: I have to wonder how much longer Denver's HC can last, or Elway. Probably thru the season. But Elway has to be chomping at the bit to make a lotta changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakuvious Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 6 hours ago, KC_Guy said: As of now no sign of DeAndre Baker being brought up to the active roster. Thought tghis might be a good opportunity to get some real life PT. Would like to see him on the field prior to the week 15 bout against the Saints ... I'd be surprised if he sees much playing time at all this year. DB isn't really a major issue, and that, to me, is more of a maybe he can develop into something down the road, kind of signing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onejayhawk Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 Baker is definitely not plug and play. That said, our starting CB played 100% of the snaps in the Tampa Bay game. Playable depth would be useful. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolmesPriest Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 We win and we in the playoffs We win and LV loses, we clinch the Division GOOOOOOOO Chiefs!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayanfootball Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 (edited) I won't mind if CEH is held out tonite. Let Bell sub for him. Isn't that why he's on our team? For just these types of instances? Edited December 6, 2020 by mayanfootball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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