Chiefs Follow Bengals Blueprint in Beating Steelers
by Joel Thorman on Nov 23, 2009 10:21 AM CST
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PrintLast week, the Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Cincinnati Bengals 18-12. It wasn't a particularly flashy game, and no Bengals had a breakout game, so the result was a bit surprising.
Earlier this week, AP user soybon had a nice post arguing that the Chiefs had to follow the blueprint the Bengals had set. Read his post here which is a good read now since you know how everything turned out.
I never mentioned this, but a couple of Bengals fan sites had picked up on his post and were sarcastically saying things like, 'Oh, just play like the Bengals, it's that easy'.
Well, apparently it is. For the most part, the Chiefs offense performed similar to the Bengals offense. A few more things went the Chiefs way but the numbers are similar in a few key categories.
Here's a fancy, easy-to-read chart on the Bengals and Chiefs against the Steelers:
| Category | Bengals vs. Steelers | Chiefs vs. Steelers |
| Net Passing | 157 yds | 214 yds |
| Pass Comp-Att-Int | 18 - 30 - 0 | 15 - 30 - 0 |
| Net Rushing | 61 yds | 68 yds |
| Time of Possession | 29:08 | 22:25 |
| Punt Return | 6.66 Y/Ret | 0 Y/Ret |
| Total 1st downs | 14 | 13 |
| 3rd Down Conversions | 28% | 40% |
| Sacks Allowed | 2 | 5 |
| Yds Allowed | 226 | 515 |
Apparently we're not the only ones noticing this. The folks over at Behind the Steel Curtain picked up on it as well.
"With the game on the line today, BTSC writes, "the Chiefs followed the blueprint the Bengals laid out last week by bringing a full on blitz on Big Ben. Despite not getting Ben to the ground until the 4th quarter, the offensive line eventually gave in and was unable to keep blitzers out of Roethlisberger's face with the game on the line."
Interesting stuff. I'm not sure the Chiefs (or the Bengals) took the normal route in a victory a win is a win.
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Hey Joel, that chart is both easy-to-read and fancy.
Nice post. We have to see what the doubting Bengals’ site are saying after our win and their loss.
thanks for the nod.
I've been rapping for about seveteen years okay? I don't write my stuff anymore I just kick it from my head you know what I'm sayin? I can do that. No disrespect but that's how I am.
If you like the html,
you should check out the front page of that fanpost for my latest photoshop work.
I've been rapping for about seveteen years okay? I don't write my stuff anymore I just kick it from my head you know what I'm sayin? I can do that. No disrespect but that's how I am.
The big difference of course being yards allowed
226 vs 515.
I unfortunately was on the road for the game, but I notice it is on NFL rewind tuesday on NFLN. I’ve never been so excited to watch a game that I already knew the outcome.
Johnnie Morton: The Man. The Myth. The Legend.
by craig in calgary on Nov 23, 2009 10:25 AM CST reply actions
226 vs 515
numbers are ugly. but hey we still pulled a WIN.
Proud Supporter of Tyler Thigpen.
Perhaps KC was able to play like the Bengals
because we were rid of LJ.
Now the Bengals can’t even play like the Bangals because they have the burden of LJ.
by BCRavenJHawkfan on Nov 23, 2009 10:28 AM CST reply actions
hahahaha
I watched the first part of the Cincy game an turned it off after it seemed like the Cincy had it under control. then when i got over to a buddys house i found out they lost due to a fumble in the last 20 seconds. hahahahaha the LARRY CURSE.
And i saw he only had 2 rush’s for 3 years hahaha. life is good for atleast the rest of this week.
Would ya like a free NANAA!
by Jazzy Megalodon on Nov 23, 2009 10:38 AM CST reply actions
Nice chart. Easy to read.... But:
It’s not really telling of how we “followed the blueprint” of the Bengals. All it does is say we had similar pass completions, net rushing yards and first downs. That’s not at all evidence of following the Bengals plan.
November 22nd 2009: Chiefs win in OT vs the Steelers 27-24. This could be the turning point for the Chiefs to get back to being respected.
by Red N Gold Beast on Nov 23, 2009 11:00 AM CST reply actions
Bengals fans sure are cocky, in general
for such a historically bad franchise.
I usually end up pulling for those franchises that turn it around, but I really don’t with them.
Predictions:
Kansas City will not win more than four games in 2009
Kansas City will have a new OC and DC in 2010
Kansas City will win at least seven games in 2010
I do, I like Carson Palmer and Ochocinco
but it’s hard now that they have LJ. I never want to see him wearing a Super Bowl ring, winning a playoff game, any of that.
The blueprint was ditch LJ
The Bengals didnt catch on apparently. It’s like musical chairs -now you’re stuck with LJ
Maybe the Bungles should've copied KC
The Chiefs went to Oakland and beat the Raiders, maybe Cinci should’ve tried to play like the Chiefs.
Picking up the corpse of Larry Johnson is going about it the wrong way, no wonder they lost.
by Offense of the 70s on Nov 23, 2009 12:00 PM CST reply actions
There is some truth to that.
I have never subscribed to the idea that we are who we are (Dick Vermiel). Nor that you can always win by playing just to your strengths. Sometimes you have to go against instincts a put together a game plan that provides the best chance of success.
by BCRavenJHawkfan on Nov 23, 2009 2:38 PM CST up reply actions
I never mentioned this, but a couple of Bengals fan sites had picked up on his post and were sarcastically saying things like, ‘Oh, just play like the Bengals, it’s that easy’.
Link, please.
I've been rapping for about seveteen years okay? I don't write my stuff anymore I just kick it from my head you know what I'm sayin? I can do that. No disrespect but that's how I am.
Also, thanks for the mention in the article.
But I have to say hmills nailed it on all fronts in a comment posted here
I've been rapping for about seveteen years okay? I don't write my stuff anymore I just kick it from my head you know what I'm sayin? I can do that. No disrespect but that's how I am.
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