Ten preliminary thoughts on the New York Jets week 14 match-up with the Kansas City Chiefs, which is once again…a do or die game.
1. Kansas City’s offense is bad…bad enough to make you appreciate the New York Jets offense. They have averaged 7, yes 7, points over the last 5 games and that includes a touchdown on a Hail Mary. Tyler Palko is about as good as a poor man’s Brooks Bollinger. This is the type of game where Rex Ryan needs to send the house early and often to force some turnovers.
2. Kansas City does have an ability to run the football a little bit. Jackie Battle and Dexter McCluster are having okay years. Former New York Jet Thomas Jones is struggling, averaging only 3 yards per carry.
3. Dwayne Bowe is their top target in the passing game but Darrelle Revis should be able handle to him. If there is any type of receiver who gives Revis problems, it is quick ones who run very precise routes. Bowe is far from that.
4. The Chiefs do have a very respect...
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PLAYERS:
Tyler Palko,
Brooks Bollinger,
Rex Ryan,
Jackie Battle,
Dexter McCluster,
Thomas Jones,
Dwayne Bowe,
Darrelle Revis,
Tamba Hali,
Justin Houston,
Brandon Flowers,
Santonio Holmes,
Jon McGraw,
Anthony Becht,
Joe McKnight,
Antonio Cromartie,
Bilal Powell,
LaDainian Tomlinson,
Shonn Greene
TEAMS: Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets
TEAMS: Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets
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