Some of the craziest things imaginable happen during NFL Divisional Round weekend. With that in mind, here’s a look at five bold predictions for Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots.
5. Tom Brady Dumbfounded By Overwhelming Pocket Pressure
Getty ImagesExpect to see Brady riddled with anger, screaming at teammates and pacing up and down New England's sideline over the Chiefs' defensive scheme.
New England's offensive line was in shambles over the last few weeks of the regular season, and it doesn't project to be in much better shape against Kansas City. The best way to keep Tom Brady at bay is to overwhelm him with pocket pressure, which is exactly what the Chiefs will do in this one.
Expect to see Brady riddled with anger, screaming at teammates and pacing up and down New England's sideline over the Chiefs' defensive scheme.
4. Bill Belichick Puzzled By Spencer Ware, Charcandrick West
Getty ImagesWith Kansas City's defense keeping Tom Brady in check, the Chiefs can stick to their gameplan and relentlessly run the ball down New England's collective throat. Belichick will be puzzled by Spencer Ware and Charcandrick West's ability to penetrate his defense throughout all four quarters of this one.
Bill Belichick is undoubtedly one of the NFL's top defensive minds, but he's at a disadvantage against a team like the Kansas City Chiefs, who like to control the clock with their run attack and take sporadic chances through the air.
With Kansas City's defense keeping Tom Brady in check, the Chiefs can stick to their gameplan and relentlessly run the ball down New England's collective throat. Belichick will be puzzled by Spencer Ware and Charcandrick West's ability to penetrate his defense throughout all four quarters of this one.
3. Eric Berry Dominates, Scores Pick-Six
Getty ImagesThe Chiefs are going to force Tom Brady into a ton of mistakes as they make his life miserable by constantly getting into the backfield before he's ready to throw. This will give SS Eric Berry a few chances to intercept Brady, who under normal circumstances rarely throws balls up for grabs. Berry, ever the opportunist, will take advantage by taking one back to the house for a pick-six.
2. Andy Reid Coaches Circles Around Bill Belichick
Getty ImagesWait until you see how much more prepared Kansas City looks in comparison to New England in this one. Andy Reid will outcoach Bill Belichick on offense, defense and special teams, and ultimately the Chiefs will make the Patriots look incredibly foolish in front of a stunned Gillette Stadium.
1. Kansas City Wins By Seven
Getty ImagesUnfortunately for Tom Brady and Co., a chance at repeating as Super Bowl champions will be over before it ever truly started. The Chiefs are the hottest team in football currently, and their never-say-die attitude will prove to be too tough to overcome for the Patriots. Expect Kansas City to win by seven points at minimum despite a late surge by New England in the fourth quarter.
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