Chiefs Can Play Spoiler to the Broncos

by Joel Thorman on Dec 2, 2009 1:24 PM CST in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

The Denver Broncos are currently 7-4 and down the stretch will have to win at least two more games to talk playoffs. Depending on the scenarios, they could need three wins.

Here's the Broncos remaining schedule:

See what I see? The Chiefs are going to have a major opportunity to play spoiler to the Broncos down the stretch. At best, I think, they'll split with the Colts and Eagles, and beat the Raiders....which means they need a victory against the Chiefs.

I can see one of two scenarios unfolding:

The Chiefs become the classic trap game for the Broncos since it's sandwiched between a big Thanksgiving night game against the Giants and potential playoff foe the Colts.

Or...

The Broncos players realize it's easier to beat the Chiefs and Raiders than the Colts and Eagles and prepare themselves so that it's not a letdown game.

What do you think? Will this become a trap game for the Broncos?

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I wouldn't call it a trap game

Those are usually a situation where one team is clearly better than the other but, could come in overconfident. I hardly think The Donkeys are overconfident after losing 4 of their last 5 games. I see these 2 teams being pretty evenly matched and I don’t think anybody is expecting the Donks to blow us out.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Dec 2, 2009 1:30 PM CST reply actions

they will blow us out if...

we make the same stupid mistakes we made last game.

by MountainManMike on Dec 2, 2009 4:18 PM CST up reply actions

yeah 4 turnovers = blowout

with VERY few exceptions

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
* Stats are for losers

by stagdsp on Dec 2, 2009 5:12 PM CST up reply actions

especially when those 4 turnovers = 28 points

by stagdsp on Dec 2, 2009 5:12 PM CST up reply actions

If they weren't 1-4 in their last five, maybe

but coming off a slump I don’t see how you could take a division road game lightly. I think they have to be looking at the 2 KC games and the Oakland game us must wins in order to get to 10 wins and lock up a playoff spot.

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by KCporkchop on Dec 2, 2009 1:31 PM CST reply actions

Call it whatever...

I hope we slap them down on Sunday. Of any game we’ve played this year…I do NOT want to lose to the Donkeys at Arrowhead.

by Scott B. on Dec 2, 2009 1:31 PM CST reply actions

no trap game

I think they will be well prepared and we still beat them. Probably a tight game.

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by kabrink on Dec 2, 2009 1:37 PM CST reply actions

After the Steelers win,

I don’t think anyone overlooking the Chiefs is going to happen… especially not division opponents.

If you only knew...

by IISaiNtII on Dec 2, 2009 1:39 PM CST reply actions

I imagine we could get some BFTB love here...

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by woodman212 on Dec 2, 2009 1:47 PM CST reply actions

Broncos

lose to both the Chiefs at Arrowhead, Colts and Eagles. They win against Oakland and Chiefs at home. Would love for the Chiefs to beat them twice just don’t feel they will lose the home game.

by chief66 on Dec 2, 2009 1:51 PM CST reply actions

I'm conflicted

I obviously want the Chiefs to win both games, but my dislike for the Chargers has reached epic proportions that I want the Donks to win the division.

Johnnie Morton: The Man. The Myth. The Legend.

by craig in calgary on Dec 2, 2009 2:00 PM CST reply actions

Wow

I don’t think I can ever dislike the Chargers more than the Dongies.

Bewsaf

by Bewsaf on Dec 2, 2009 2:21 PM CST up reply actions

HIstory is on our side.

Denver at Arrowhead in December with a new quarterback=win for the Chiefs. We have traditionally done well at Arrowhead in December and against the Broncos. This will be Mr. Orton’s introduction to Arrowhead and I hope it is a very unpleasant one for him.

by G.L. on Dec 2, 2009 2:01 PM CST reply actions

Bewsaf...

I used to think the same thing but, my disdain for the Chargers has now reached EPIC levels. I hate the Chargers more than any other team in the league…including the Donks.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Dec 2, 2009 2:24 PM CST reply actions

I still hate the Donkey Dicks

more than the Chargers, but the Chargers have moved up to my number 2 on the all time scuzz bucket rating.

by G.L. on Dec 2, 2009 2:27 PM CST up reply actions

Yea

Raiders used to be up there…but…their just an old guys wet dream anymore.

Bewsaf

by Bewsaf on Dec 2, 2009 7:34 PM CST up reply actions

The only thing I don't like about San Diego...

is Rivers. Other than that…got noth’n

Bewsaf

by Bewsaf on Dec 2, 2009 7:36 PM CST up reply actions

joel the donks are going dooown

FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.

by sexassassin on Dec 2, 2009 2:26 PM CST via mobile reply actions

going to both..

first time ill be watching the CHIEFS in donkey territory…

by dwil2009 on Dec 2, 2009 4:02 PM CST reply actions

Beat the little ponies!!

by KCWARPATH on Dec 2, 2009 4:13 PM CST reply actions

Love playing the spoiler! But more importantly....

Yes we would love to spoil any playoff hopes of any teams especially the “Little Buck-a-roos” as my 5 yr old daughter demeaningly calls them who is already a kool-aid drinking Chiefs fan! But even more importantly we want to build momentum just like the Cincinatti Bengals did last year winning 4-6 of their remaining games.

I say Chiefs 27 Broncos 21!

by casselreadychiefs on Dec 2, 2009 5:12 PM CST reply actions