(08-28-2019, 06:20 PM)ferocious Wrote: Tough match-up to start the season, without a doubt.  At least the game is at home.  I would think the best way to win this game is to keep the ball out of Mahomes' hands by running a ball control offense and by chewing up the clock.  While a lot of focus will be placed upon Kansas City's offense, their defense can be scored upon, both on the ground and through the air.  KC's defense allowed 132.1 yards per game on the ground, 6th worst in the league. While I believe a sound running game is key, The Jags can not overlook the fact that the Chiefs in 2018 gave up 273.4 passing yards per game, more than any other team except the Bengals.  So we will need to pick our spots and take what their defense gives us, while running primarily a ball control offense.

Of course, all that goes out the window if we quickly fall behind.  But even in that scenario, our passing game should find some success against that defense.

As of this moment, Vegas has the Chiefs at -4.  Probably about right.  If we do our best to keep this close, I do believe we have a shot to win this game.

I think its been said elsewhere in the thread, the heat could be our biggest help. 1pm start, should be seriously hot. We need to find ways to keep the Chiefs D out there and wear them down. 

Going to be a tough game but also a good chance to see where we are against the competition and a chance to lay down a marker for the season. 

Agree with your points, Mahomes cant hurt you when hes sitting on the sidelines.

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