AFC Wildcard: #5 Tennessee (9-7) @ Kansas City (10-6) - 01/06/2018
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It's been an odd year in Tennessee. Marcus Mariota's numbers are down, the offense has struggled to score points. The Titans are oddly a version of the old Jeff Fisher Titan teams back in the early 2000's. Run the ball, stop the run, make a few plays and win games 17-14.
The defense has been elite this season, not many stars, just grinders and pluggers. Kevin Byard leads the NFL in interceptions and no one knows him. DT Jurrell Casey is probably the most notable of defensive players for 80 year old coordinator Dick LeBeau. Head coach Mike Mularkey is still on the hot seat, and may not get to the start of 2018, even with the playoff berth. This team was expected to do more this year, and after going 8-4 through 12 games, the playoffs seemed to be a lock. 3 straight losses, two to Arizona and San Fran, really put this team back on it's heels. Sunday's win vs. a Jville team that had little to play for got the Titans here. I expect a close, low scoring game as this is what the Titans do. Controlling Alex Smith's mobility and the Chief playmakers in Hill and Hunt will be the key.
The defense has been elite this season, not many stars, just grinders and pluggers. Kevin Byard leads the NFL in interceptions and no one knows him. DT Jurrell Casey is probably the most notable of defensive players for 80 year old coordinator Dick LeBeau. Head coach Mike Mularkey is still on the hot seat, and may not get to the start of 2018, even with the playoff berth. This team was expected to do more this year, and after going 8-4 through 12 games, the playoffs seemed to be a lock. 3 straight losses, two to Arizona and San Fran, really put this team back on it's heels. Sunday's win vs. a Jville team that had little to play for got the Titans here. I expect a close, low scoring game as this is what the Titans do. Controlling Alex Smith's mobility and the Chief playmakers in Hill and Hunt will be the key.
No doubt. 21-3 at the half. KC clearly the better team so far. Just can't see Titans coming back in this one. Just don't have that type of team
Neopolitan
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A gimmick play on your most important 2 pt conversion of the season is an interesting coaching decision.
KC has not been the same on offense, since after half, with Travis Kelcie concussion injury keeping him out
eastside_purple
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Did KC challenge the Mariota TD? The replay looked like he may have been over the LOS.
eastside_purple
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What’s a great throw there!
Neopolitan
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Reminded me of the announcer during the UM-MSU punt run back a couple years ago
Could come back to haunt them here
He was down, pretty obvious
Once they showed it again, it was an easy call
Neopolitan
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They won a playoff game 2 seasons ago.