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Opening kickoff tonight. Do the Chiefs have a shot?
Chiefs do have the defense to compete and an offense that could have potential. They will likely start rookie RB Kareem Hunt. He looks great at a runner but can he pass protect?
I expect the Pats to blitz to force Hunt to block. If he can't pick up blitzes then they will have to replace him and that is a blow to the run game because usual starter Spencer Ware is injured and backup Charcandrick West is mediocre.
Signs are that the Chiefs want to use Tyreek Hill like Antonio Brown. They have also said they plan to throw deep more often this year. Chris Conley and Hill are potential deep threats but will Alex Smith pull the trigger? He usually takes the safe, short throw.
If the Chiefs can't hit a few deep plays, the pats will choke them out.
I'm hoping for the upset but I won't hold my breathe. I'll believe Alex Smith throwing deep when I see it.
Chiefs do have the defense to compete and an offense that could have potential. They will likely start rookie RB Kareem Hunt. He looks great at a runner but can he pass protect?
I expect the Pats to blitz to force Hunt to block. If he can't pick up blitzes then they will have to replace him and that is a blow to the run game because usual starter Spencer Ware is injured and backup Charcandrick West is mediocre.
Signs are that the Chiefs want to use Tyreek Hill like Antonio Brown. They have also said they plan to throw deep more often this year. Chris Conley and Hill are potential deep threats but will Alex Smith pull the trigger? He usually takes the safe, short throw.
If the Chiefs can't hit a few deep plays, the pats will choke them out.
I'm hoping for the upset but I won't hold my breathe. I'll believe Alex Smith throwing deep when I see it.
