The Chiefs’ disaster of a season will keep rolling along on
Sunday, as Kansas City will host its arch rival, the Denver Broncos. Kickoff
for the game is 12:00 p.m.
This game will feature two teams headed in completely
opposite directions. The Broncos had a shaky start, but have since caught fire
and sit atop the AFC West with a 7-3 record. Peyton Manning has turned into his
old self, enjoying a fantastic season that has him in the NFL MVP discussion,
and the defense is playing well led by linebacker Von Miller. The only thing
that might slow Denver down is the loss of running back Willis McGahee, however
the Broncos have several other capable backs on the roster.
The Chiefs offense is only averaging 15 points per game, and
they face a tough matchup on Sunday against a Bronco defense that has become
one of the better units in the league. Miller has 7 sacks in his last three
games, and the team leads the NFL with 35 sacks this season. This is all bad
news for Brady Quinn, who was recently named the Chiefs starter. The Chiefs
have given up 10 sacks in their last four games, and injuries to Kansas City’s
offensive line means Miller and company might be living in the Chiefs backfield
on Sunday.
The only way the Chiefs will have a shot in this one is if
they can force some turnovers from Manning and sustain some long drives with
their run game. Jamaal Charles is quietly having a very good season, and he
will have to play lights out for the Chiefs to have a chance. With Manning in a
groove and Denver’s defense playing well, this has all the makings of a
blowout. Still, you never know what will happen in a rivalry game.