The Chiefs offense is similar, in structure, to the team the Raiders saw last week. Of course, the emphasis is on in structure. Just like the Chargers, the Chiefs can boast that they have a big-play tight end (Tony Gonzalez) and one of the game’s premier running backs (Larry Johnson).
Fortunately for the Raiders, that is where the Chargers-Chiefs comparison ends. Tony Gonzalez is still capable of sprinkling in a great game here and there, but he’s nowhere close to the player he once was. Still, Michael Huff will have to show that he can shut the big man down. Putting back-to-back solid games together vs. Gates and Gonzalez would be a huge step in his development.
Larry Johnson is one of the top five backs in the game. However, he’ll be hurt by a depleted offensive line. The days of Will Shields and Willie Roaf are over in Kansas City (FINALLY!!!).
Damon Huard will start for the Chiefs at quarterback. He’s held off Brodie Croyle to this point, but it’s only a matter of time before the reins are handed over to the former Alabama signal caller.
Q: How do you know your team won’t be going to the playoffs?
A: When you can say: Damon Huard will start for the Chiefs at quarterback.
Q: How do you know your team is doomed for multiple seasons?
A: When your management and coaching staff agree that Brodie Croyle is your quarterback of the future. He couldn’t even move the ball in college. How was he a third round draft pick?
OK. So that’s another question. Unfortunately, I don’t have the answer to that one.
The one player on the Chiefs offense that I really can’t say enough good things about is wide receiver, Dwayne Bowe. Bowe was the team’s first round selection this year and he reminds me of Terrell Owens. The guy is big and talented.
He had laser eye surgery while at LSU, and said that it’s helped his football career immensely. He added that he woke up from the surgery, saw his girlfriend, and broke up with her. I don’t know if that’s true, but it’s pretty damn funny.
ESPN reported that former fantasy football stud, Priest Holmes, has been activated from the PUP list and will play this week. His roster spot was opened because the Chiefs traded Michael Bennett to Tampa Bay earlier this week. I don’t expect Holmes to be much of a factor this week, or ever again.
Overall, this is a manageable offense and the Raiders should be able to handle it. If Larry Johnson enjoys the same success that LT did, then the Raiders are in trouble. I expect Oakland to play eight guys in the box to assure that doesn’t happen. If the Chiefs are forced to throw the ball, it’s going to be a fun game for the Raider Nation.
The Raiders need to keep things simple on the other side of the ball. They need to run the ball down their opponent’s throats. I expect that to happen this week. The Chiefs' defense is ranked 10th in the NFL, but I don’t see them as the 10th best.
Jared Allen is a tremendous pass rusher and has already tallied 6 sacks this season. 1-on-1, he’d have a field day against Barry Sims, but Lane Kiffin is smarter than that. This means you’ll see a lot of help from Zach Miller. The backs will be there to chip him as well. On top of that, it’s difficult to sack the quarterback when the team is running the ball every play. This week will be a return to just that. If you have LaMont Jordan on your fantasy team, make sure he’s in your lineup this week.
I like the Raiders this week. I’m going to say that they win 20-17.
Fortunately for the Raiders, that is where the Chargers-Chiefs comparison ends. Tony Gonzalez is still capable of sprinkling in a great game here and there, but he’s nowhere close to the player he once was. Still, Michael Huff will have to show that he can shut the big man down. Putting back-to-back solid games together vs. Gates and Gonzalez would be a huge step in his development.
Larry Johnson is one of the top five backs in the game. However, he’ll be hurt by a depleted offensive line. The days of Will Shields and Willie Roaf are over in Kansas City (FINALLY!!!).
Damon Huard will start for the Chiefs at quarterback. He’s held off Brodie Croyle to this point, but it’s only a matter of time before the reins are handed over to the former Alabama signal caller.
Q: How do you know your team won’t be going to the playoffs?
A: When you can say: Damon Huard will start for the Chiefs at quarterback.
Q: How do you know your team is doomed for multiple seasons?
A: When your management and coaching staff agree that Brodie Croyle is your quarterback of the future. He couldn’t even move the ball in college. How was he a third round draft pick?
OK. So that’s another question. Unfortunately, I don’t have the answer to that one.
The one player on the Chiefs offense that I really can’t say enough good things about is wide receiver, Dwayne Bowe. Bowe was the team’s first round selection this year and he reminds me of Terrell Owens. The guy is big and talented.
He had laser eye surgery while at LSU, and said that it’s helped his football career immensely. He added that he woke up from the surgery, saw his girlfriend, and broke up with her. I don’t know if that’s true, but it’s pretty damn funny.ESPN reported that former fantasy football stud, Priest Holmes, has been activated from the PUP list and will play this week. His roster spot was opened because the Chiefs traded Michael Bennett to Tampa Bay earlier this week. I don’t expect Holmes to be much of a factor this week, or ever again.
Overall, this is a manageable offense and the Raiders should be able to handle it. If Larry Johnson enjoys the same success that LT did, then the Raiders are in trouble. I expect Oakland to play eight guys in the box to assure that doesn’t happen. If the Chiefs are forced to throw the ball, it’s going to be a fun game for the Raider Nation.
The Raiders need to keep things simple on the other side of the ball. They need to run the ball down their opponent’s throats. I expect that to happen this week. The Chiefs' defense is ranked 10th in the NFL, but I don’t see them as the 10th best.
Jared Allen is a tremendous pass rusher and has already tallied 6 sacks this season. 1-on-1, he’d have a field day against Barry Sims, but Lane Kiffin is smarter than that. This means you’ll see a lot of help from Zach Miller. The backs will be there to chip him as well. On top of that, it’s difficult to sack the quarterback when the team is running the ball every play. This week will be a return to just that. If you have LaMont Jordan on your fantasy team, make sure he’s in your lineup this week.
I like the Raiders this week. I’m going to say that they win 20-17.
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