(09-11-2023, 01:59 PM)Jaguarmeister Wrote: Mahomes looked human out there without Kelce.  I will say I'd prefer Kelce is back this week though.  If we are to beat them, I'd prefer to do it with them at relatively full strength.

I couldn't disagree more.  Our chances of winning go up with Kelce out.  This game is important.  If we win, we will have a 2.5 game advantage over Kansas City in playoff seedings.  If we lose, Kansas City will have a .5 game advantage over us.  It is a long season with a lot of football left, but I love the idea of having a 2.5 game lead over Kansas City with us playing a mostly easy schedule and our toughest game already out of the way.  Seeding can determine whether we have home field advantage in the playoffs.  It can determine whether or not we get a bye.  Even if it turns out not to be needed against Kansas City, a win, particularly against an AFC opponent, could easily be the difference in the seeding with another team.  I want us to win.

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