Chiefs vs. Colts: The Closing Line

by Steve_in_RI on Oct 9, 2011 10:22 AM CDT

It's gameday people! Time to see if the Chiefs can use the momentum of last week's victory to gain their first road win of the season and head into the bye with a 2-3 record.

In The Opening Line, we saw the Colts as 2 point favorites and the total was set at 38.5. Let's see if anything has changed there, let's examine the fantasy football injury situation, and let's see what teams I will be taking today!

Some good news here as we look at the line. The line has dropped to -1 and the total has stayed at 38.5. Why is this good news? Because all of the sites I have tracked have the public largely on the side of Indianapolis. So if the line is moving the other way with that type of situation it typically means that while the public are on Indy, the money is on KC. Otherwise, we would see the line moving towards 3 rather than 1.

I liked it at 2 and I still like it here. But with the Chiefs still not having proven they can win on the road, I will take KC for an average wager, definitely smaller than the one last week vs. the Vikings.

Fantasy Football Updates (names courtesy of ESPN)

Ruled out before Sunday: WR Earl Bennett (chest), WR Braylon Edwards (knee), WR Andre Johnson (hamstring), RB Mewelde Moore (ankle), WR Eddie Royal (groin), WR Sammie Stroughter (foot), TE David Thomas (concussion), WR Demaryius Thomas (finger), WR Mike Williams (SEA) (concussion).

Early games (1 p.m. ET)

TE Todd Heap (hamstring, questionable)
WR Devery Henderson (calf, questionable)
RB Brandon Jacobs (knee, doubtful)
RB Rashard Mendenhall (hamstring, questionable) OUT (Isaac Redman will start)
TE Zach Miller (SEA) (shoulder, doubtful)
RB Ben Tate (groin, questionable)
RB Beanie Wells (hamstring, questionable)

Late games (4:05 p.m. ET)

TE Antonio Gates (foot, doubtful)
TE Aaron Hernandez (knee, questionable)
RB Danny Woodhead (ankle, doubtful)

Steve in RI's selections

Kansas City +1

New England -7.5

Denver +3.5

Philly -3

Chicago +5.5

Well here we go again. The rosters on both sides look very little like we thought they would at the beginning of the season, but nonetheless this game is very important. A win here and some help in the other games could really make this division look jumbled heading into the bye. Here's to hoping the boys play well and you all have a wonderful day and a fun-filled Columbus Day weekend. Thanks for checking in here at The Closing Line!

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I think Buffalo beats Philly today

that team is in shambles right now

by RamX21 on Oct 9, 2011 10:26 AM CDT reply actions

Can Tennessee knock of Pitt in Pittsburgh?

Ben looks gimpy and Mendenhall? out

by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 9, 2011 10:30 AM CDT reply actions

I would definitely take Tennessee long before I would take Denver +3.5

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Oct 9, 2011 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions

Do you think Oakland plays up today or down?

I was picking Oakland before Al died, now I’m not sure

by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 9, 2011 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions

You don't touch it with a 10 foot pole.

Emotions can work for or against you so I think you avoid this one this week. I originally was going to pick Oakland but not after the Davis news.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Oct 9, 2011 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions

6 pt Tease the Chiefs and the Under

You can find 2.5 and 39, but I’d play it at 2 and 38 if needed. I got 8.5 and U45.

First (and possibly last) bet I’ve made on the Chiefs this year.

by kcsno56 on Oct 9, 2011 10:31 AM CDT reply actions

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Is anyone having any problems viewing the Arrowheadpride front page? I can only view about 1/4 of the page (top of the page). It’s been like this all week, it was fine last Sunday.

Any help is appreciated. THanks.

Go Chiefs!

by RGCChief on Oct 9, 2011 10:36 AM CDT reply actions

It is the Ads

I thought it would stop with the Old Spice one but a guess degree does it too.

by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 9, 2011 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions

Happens more with IE

If you use Firefox or Chrome there’s almost never any page issues on this site.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Oct 9, 2011 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions

Bills declared CB Aaron Williams, LT Demetrius Bell, OT Colin Brown, DT Torell Troup, DE Chris Kelsay, CB Terrence Wheatley and LB Chris White inactive for Week 5 against the Eagles.

This is not good for Bills

by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 9, 2011 11:08 AM CDT reply actions