Chiefs at Bengals Predictions/Updates (AFC Championship)

[16thBBall Fan]

Coach Zac Taylor just announced that both Jonah Williams and Alex Cappa have both been ruled out of the AFC Championship game Sunday.

[The Raven]

9 hours ago, 16thBBall Fan said:

Coach Zac Taylor just announced that both Jonah Williams and Alex Cappa have both been ruled out of the AFC Championship game Sunday.

Bummer, but not shocking.

[burreaux]

Travis Kelce surprisingly popped up on Friday's injury report with a back injury and is questionable.

I feel pretty confident he's playing though.

[Breds82]

I'm saying Mahommes will be perfectly fine and unless Kelce can't physically walk then he's playing. As to Gay's comments, he isn't wrong about the offense. Outside of Carolina and the Falcons, they've been consistent but very ho-hum. They seem to take what is given so they don't have unforced TOs, but still are not aggressive enough to really "scare" a defense.

I am also glad they're talking trash.

[Voice of Reason]

Things to watch:

- Will Kansas City focus their offense on the running game? The Chiefs have a good backfield combo. Pacheco is a bruising, aggressive runner. If I were KC, I would be a run first offense in this game, as much as that is possible in this era and with this KC offense. I would use the Baltimore offensive model - run, TE passes, control clock. They need to switch things up against the Bengals. A major focus in this game for KC should be Pacheco over 100 yards.

- Can the Bengals tackles hold up against a very good KC defensive line and two very good pass rushing DE's? Last week may have been a bit of fool's gold for the Bengals o-line. Playing with the lead helped the o-line a LOT. I still have concerns about our line. If the line can hold their own and give Burrow time, I think our passing game can thrive against this KC defensive backfield.

 

[bugatti]

8 hours ago, Breds82 said:

I'm saying Mahommes will be perfectly fine and unless Kelce can't physically walk then he's playing. As to Gay's comments, he isn't wrong about the offense. Outside of Carolina and the Falcons, they've been consistent but very ho-hum. They seem to take what is given so they don't have unforced TOs, but still are not aggressive enough to really "scare" a defense.

I am also glad they're talking trash.

If Mahomes is perfectly fine this week after a true high ankle sprain, it would be the greatest recovery in NFL history. It is a three week recovery, at the least. I say he is limited in that he will not be able to navigate outside the pocket, which is a HUGE part of his game.

The talking trash cracks me up because fans think it helps motivate their team (which both teams have talked their fair share). With this trash talk, my prediction is Cincy’s effort level will go from 100% to 100%.

[Breds82]

I agree, very few professionals need trash talk to get them to play their bests as an individual. The high Ankle sprain may be true or may have been a knee jerk reaction (on purpose or not), but as long as Mahommes can throw he’s dangerous. I agree the front 4 of KC is much more formidable than Buffalo but Buffalo did beat KC 24-20 (yes they had Miller then), and Cincy replaced to Olinemen who gave up like 27 sacks between them.  It’ll tough but I give the edge to the Bengals.

 

[Beechwoodfan]

Proud to say I am here at KC.  Really wonderful people here.  Very gracious and yet appropriately challenging.  Hopeful for a win and even more hopeful that I packed enough warm clothing!

 

 

[Breds82]

My brother in law made the 6 hour drive west this morning and my cousin flew in on a private jet. Hopefully they can help with the positive mojo. I’m extremely anxious to get this one going. 

[bugatti]

Best of luck today, Bengal nation. I’m pulling for KC, but I think you should win this game and won’t be sad about it as Burrow is probably my favorite athlete going.

[theguru]

I will believe it when I see it.

 

[16thBBall Fan]

I just saw online about an hour ago that Kelce went through several routes to test his back and it was said he did fine and now plans on playing.

[theguru]

4 minutes ago, 16thBBall Fan said:

I just saw online about an hour ago that Kelce went through several routes to test his back and it was said he did fine and now plans on playing.

Of course he is playing, oh the drama.

[16thBBall Fan]

7 minutes ago, theguru said:

Of course he is playing, oh the drama.

Yea he couldn't let Mahomes have all of the limelight.😁

[16thBBall Fan]

The Bengals will get the ball to start the game hopefully they can have a drive as they did last week vs the Bills. Go Bengals! WHO DEY!!