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Posting an article i just read in the athletic. Seems the chiefs defensive players are determined to stop the bills offense. They are not dumb enough to say things like the bills offense is simple like roquan smith but they are really working this we are going to show them stuff already. Chiefs defensive failures against the bills the last time will fuel them in the afc title game. Nate Taylor KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Minutes after their first loss this season, the Chiefs’ mood inside the visitors’ locker room at Highmark Stadium was split. On one side of the room was the offense, a quiet group. Several veterans reflected on the missed opportunities and self-inflicted mistakes that contributed to the 30-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills. On the other side, the defense was furious. Linebacker Drue Tranquill’s facial expression was one of anger. Safety Justin Reid was also seething. Linebacker Leo Chenal, though, said he would use his frustration as fuel. “We want to remember this, possibly the next time we play them,” Chenal said. “We’ll definitely remember the feeling and how much it hurts.” The Chiefs will get the rematch — with revenge on the agenda for both teams — Sunday night when the Bills visit Arrowhead Stadium for the AFC Championship Game. The Bills, the Chiefs’ most consistent AFC challenger in the last five years, stand in the way of Kansas City’s search of an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl victory. The two-time defending champs will try to eliminate the Bills from the postseason for the fourth time in five years. The Chiefs’ defenders understand they have to play better against the Bills’ potent offense, led by quarterback Josh Allen, in two categories: the fundamentals and on third down. “It opens your eyes to how little margin of error is allowed in big games,” linebacker Nick Bolton said Nov. 17, the night of the first matchup. “Three or four mistakes in a game can lead to 16 or 20 points.” Allen’s heroic touchdown with less than three minutes left in the fourth quarter in November will be replayed often this week. On the fourth-and-2 snap from the Chiefs’ 26-yard line, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo made the correct play call, and his players executed it well — at first. Allen likely was expecting man coverage, so the Chiefs changed it up, playing zone. Defensive end George Karlaftis made the first mistake. He used a speed rush to gain a step on backup right tackle Ryan Van Demark but lost his pass-rush lane integrity, which should have helped contain Allen in the pocket. The same thing happened to pass rusher Chris Jones in a one-on-one matchup against right guard O’Cyrus Torrence, creating a scrambling opportunity for Allen to thwart the Chiefs’ coverage. Allen sprinted past defensive tackle Mike Pennel, Tranquill and cornerback Nazeeh Johnson before reaching the end zone. Allen had just a 1.2 percent chance of scoring once he tucked the ball to run, according to Next Gen Stats. It was Allen’s first scramble touchdown run against the Chiefs in his seven-year career. At the time, Allen’s touchdown also snapped one of the Chiefs’ most impressive streaks. They surrendered 30 points for the first time since Super Bowl LVII. “In this game, when you go back and look at the tape, we should’ve kept them under 30 (points) as well,” Bolton said. “We had some (mental errors), some missed tackles and (allowed) leaky yards. It’s everything we can clean up.” Before Allen’s memorable score, the Chiefs struggled with fundamentals — a lack of communication, poor open-field tackling and costly penalties. In just his third career start, Johnson struggled in coverage, surrendering nine receptions for 103 yards, including a touchdown, on 12 targets as the nearest defender, according to Pro Football Focus. Safety Chamarri Conner made the defense’s lone highlight, an interception, but he had several lowlights in the second half that led to the Bills’ two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. The entire unit missed a season-high 13 tackles, according to Pro Football Focus. The biggest defensive statistic that coach Andy Reid noticed from the first meeting was that the Bills converted nine of their 15 snaps on third down. Late in the third quarter, the Chiefs trailed the Bills by two points when Allen faced a third-and-9 snap from Buffalo’s 18-yard line. Spagnuolo didn’t blitz Allen, instead having the secondary play man coverage. Conner grabbed the left arm of receiver Curtis Samuel before the ball arrived, committing a pass-interference penalty. A few plays later, Allen declined to throw an intermediate pass into the Chiefs’ zone coverage. He instead completed a short swing pass behind the line of scrimmage to receiver Khalil Shakir, who made Conner miss an open-field tackle near the sideline. Shakir gained 22 yards, Allen’s longest completion of the second half. “You’ve got to be able to get off the field,” Reid said Monday. “We keep stressing that. You’ve got to take care of those third downs, especially when you’ve worked so hard to put yourself in a good position.” The Chiefs defense and the Bills offense should have reinforcements ready for Sunday’s rematch. Spagnuolo is expected to use cornerback Jaylen Watson and defensive end Charles Omenihu and the Bills are expected to counter with right tackle Spencer Brown and rookie receiver Keon Coleman, all players who missed the first matchup because of injury. During the Chiefs’ win in the AFC’s divisional round over the Houston Texans, Watson played 40 defensive snaps in his first game since Week 7, when he broke his left leg. Watson recorded a pass breakup and a tackle against the Texans. He played well enough that Spagnuolo was free to use All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to limit the production of Nico Collins, Houston’s best receiver. McDuffie lined up across from Collins on 22 of his 32 routes (68.8 percent), allowing just two receptions for 42 yards, according to Next Gen Stats. 'It's not normal': Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs make it 7 straight AFC title games In late October, Watson asked his surgeon, Dr. Robert Anderson, if he could return in time for the Chiefs’ postseason run. Anderson told Watson that his chances were slim. “That’s when I knew I’d be able to play again,” Watson said. “You just wake up each day and try to do the most you can (during the rehab). That’s what I did. Since my rookie year, we always knew there’s a chance at winning the Super Bowl. We’ve just got to take advantage of the opportunities and not beat ourselves.” The Chiefs’ pass rush has steadily improved since the loss to the Bills. Omenihu returned to the lineup in late November, giving Spagnuolo another versatile pass rusher. The pass-rushing plan against the Texans led to the Chiefs sacking quarterback C.J. Stroud eight times. Spagnuolo’s blitzes gave Stroud little time to find his receivers, too. The Chiefs created 12 pressures and three sacks on 17 blitzes (70.6 percent pressure rate), including eight of the pressures generated by an unblocked pass rusher, according to Next Gen Stats. Karlaftis led the Chiefs with three sacks. “Spags has done a good job, but the players also have to step up,” Reid said. “I’m so proud of them for that. … George had a big day, just being as relentless as he is and how much work he puts into the game. It’s been great to have Charles in there. That helps.” Four days before facing the Texans, Omenihu shared that he has a strong reputation once the calendar turns to January. He proved it in the second quarter Saturday. Omenihu produced a quick strip-sack on Stroud on a third-and-5 snap, the play before Texans kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn missed a 55-yard field goal attempt. In 12 playoff games, Omenihu has 5 1/2 sacks, 10 quarterback hits and four forced fumbles. Omenihu spent more than half of the regular season rehabbing after tearing the ACL in his right knee in last year’s AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens. Before the injury, Omenihu flashed his speed from the edge and strip-sacked quarterback Lamar Jackson, a fumble that Karlaftis recovered. Omenihu hopes to make a similar play Sunday against the Bills. After all, Omenihu knows that Allen was the lone quarterback the Chiefs failed to sack this season. “I hang my hat on playing well (on) the biggest stages,” Omenihu said after Saturday’s game. “I’ve done that for the last four years. I’m just blessed to be able to do that, I’m blessed to be on a team that’s in this position and be in that position to make those types of plays. A sack is cool, but being able to take the ball off a quarterback is something that the great players do. I just want to keep doing that.”

Damn calling a man Nate hackett...did he bang the wife or something? Calling a O coordinator hackett or a QB Peterman is like spitting in a grown man's face!

Again, I’m not saying that Jake Paul will ever be a cruiserweight contender. Not a chance. I don’t think he would win against anyone in the top 25, but people completely dismissing his boxing ability are way off. He’s low-level, but actually a pretty technical boxer. And Mike Tyson is old AF. I’m concerned about his cardio even with 2 min rounds. Edit: and Nate Diaz is a very good striker, FTR.

This is the only scenario that I can see Mike Tyson winning this fight. If the outcome is pre-determined with the idea of having a rematch. Jake Paul has stated in interviews that he is making 8 figures just off this fight alone. I would imagine Tyson is also being paid a lesser but large sum of money. I’m sure it would benefit everyone involved financially if this fight was a draw or a controversial decision. Based on pure boxing ability and endurance, Jake Paul should wipe the floor with Iron Mike. While not “championship caliber” boxers, Jake did perform very well against both Tommy Fury and Nate Diaz. He’s no push over at all.

Of course My uncle is a professional boxing trainer I've always liked pugilism Paul has hands without a doubt .. I think he's a legit pro prospect and tysons age worries me .. he has power and he is crisp But a part of me thinks Tyson could be Tommy fury still I made $10,000 in the diaz vs Ferguson fight Nate has always been one of my favorite MMA fighters You don't have to tell me about his skill @Johnny Hammersticks I think he's very talented... But his game is straight cross take down and submit .. jab cross Not straight outbox you , even though he is sound boxer

They let Barkley go and paid Jones. There's no chance both the GM and the HC were against those moves. Simply put, Daboll got them to the playoffs with Jones---and since he fancies himself a developer of QBs, he felt he could create a functional Josh Allen out of him. Turns out, Daboll is not that. He's just a guy who has benefited from being around some of the best ever (BB, Saban, Josh Allen). On his own, he's a bust. He's Nate Hackett.

Un*****ingbelievable. Jared "I'm Nate Peterman In Disguise" Goff

Hard to believe how bad Goff is tonight. Outside of a couple throws, he legit looks like Nate peterman out there

Going into the 2018 season with Nate Peterman and rookie Josh Allen. That was pathetic.

Can I report Nate for a hate crime?

I read it as you meant @dannylicker turns out Nate Geary is a giant douche, which we all knew anyway, who threw away the bit of credibility he had based on his part time employer. carry on

No Nate's being a r*tard like usual

My bad - apologies. Hope Nate’s not fking with us. Not sure why he would?

Come on guys do some due diligence before posting this crap. That’s a fake Nate Geary account

I learned that Nate Peterman has "low impulse control"

No best WR in the nfl type? Wilson is a stud. I certainly hope that you’re right. We have one saving grace imo….. Nate HACKett calling the shots on O. Beautiful

Went in 2001, the year Vick went first overall and we traded back and took Nate Clements. No tickets were distributed so hand to stand in long line to get in. Was pretty boring. Before smart phones, it was way better to be watching it on TV in your living room. And most of the people there were just dressed up to get on TV and had no idea that the Chargers traded the #1 pick the night before. Was a weird scene. I assume it is way better now.

Wgr is covering it. Not sure you’ll wanna listen though cause Nate Geary is on it

Honestly probably not. But great point since clearly the bears have shown to be awesome in their qb scouting ability. How can we possibly question the decision making of the Chicago bears who have been bursting with franchise qbs over the years???? Excellent, excellent point. You can never question politicians by your wonderful logic as well so I hope you don’t! In a league where passing numbers are on steroids and records are broken every game, Nate Peterman has a qb rating of (and this is on steroids because of the era!) 39!!! But fans are not as smart as nfl GMs and coaches!!! https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PeteNa00.htm for reference, this is about half less than EJ Manuel. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/ManuEJ00.htm

Well, Nate Peterman is still in the NFL.

With the 48th pick in the 2023 TSW NFL Mock draft, the Detroit Lions select Dorian Thompson-Robinson, QB, UCLA. Jared Goff earned another year as our starter, but we’re ready to add a young QB to the mix (Nate Sudfield ain’t it)…DTR has NFL traits and was a five-year starter at UCLA…we had him ranked just below Stroud and Young. @GunnerBill and the Stillers are on the clock.

With the 22nd pick, the Philadelphia Eagles select Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson. Minnesota @Motorin' is on the clock. This is a case where BPA and need happen to match up perfectly. Darius Slay and James Bradberry are both on the wrong side of 30. Our secondary was the clear weakness on the team last year. Wiggins projects as a true #1 island CB at the next level. And with established veterans on the roster his development doesn't have to be rushed.

They actually have a pretty good roster. Their defense is very good and their offense has receivers, an RB and a really good line outside of the center spot….Althought I think both Powers and McGlichnchey, message board targets last year are both pretty terrible and very overrated. They don’t have a QB obviously and that is a huge problem. But I think they are far from the worst team in the league. They are an 8-9 type group imo. I don’t think Stidham is the guy, but I could see him starting a year as a bridge. Now if they trade Cortland Sutton and sign Nate Peterman or something, they arw tanking. I do think Sean Payton wants to prove he can win without Brees, just like BB tried to do in NE. And that’s why Stidham will get a shot. These guys are about ego.

Nate is 30, DiBiasie is 27, I think that new guy is 25.

Bad take. Nate Geary was clearly a guy who was dying on the “Diggs ain’t going anywhere” hill, and now his brain is broken. Beane and co. are paying Diggs an extra $3M this year to not play here. That’s what they think of him.