Be afraid, Chiefs fans. Be very afraid.
Although KC is undefeated and the Giants are winless, this is a trap
game for numerous reasons. At least five of ‘em.
1- An accurate QB is this team’s
kryptonite. The defense had to be great in order to counter Romo and
Dez Bryant, and even Vick gouged the Chiefs for huge chunks of
yardage at a time, in a game which could’ve been very different if
not for the +5 turnover ratio. Speaking of which…
2- This streak of turnover-less
football is certainly impressive, but it only makes sense that it
comes to an end today. Expect a pick, or a fumble, or something. It’s
simply been too long without one. The Giants are 31st in
the league in turnover ratio, but they just plain aren’t that bad.
Something is bound to change.
3- The Giants lost 38-0 last week,
giving Carolina their most one-sided win in franchise history, and
only the 4th regular season shutout in team history.
Today’s game is as much of a must-win as you can find this early in
the season. Think they’ll be motivated?
4- Jason Pierre-Paul still plays for New York, as
does a still-legit defense. The Giants rank 17th
league-wide in passing yards allowed against Peyton Manning, Tony
Romo and Cam Newton-led offenses.
5- I hate to say it, but the Chiefs are
lucky to be undefeated. The Chiefs’ offense was struggling against
Dallas, but, thanks to turnovers and defense, KC snuck away with a W.
The next week, the Chief’s offense was struggling against Philly,
but, thanks to turnovers and defense, KC snuck away with a win. See a
pattern here? If the Chiefs wish to really prove themselves as a
top-shelf NFL team, the offense has to come together, and soon.
Thankfully, I believe they’ll take
steps toward that today. Although this is indeed a trap game for the
ages, KC should be able to pull out another gritty victory at home
today. In a tense game, the D holds strong long enough for the Chiefs
to get their act together on the other side of the ball. Chiefs win,
23-20.
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