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Originally Posted by nath
"Guy who lost at home in crucial divisional game" falls behind "Guy who won on the road in divisional game without his starting (and backup) left tackle and center and with exactly one WR/TE who isn't a create-a-player," right?
Assuming guy at home is Mahomes here - he also has was down 2 guards, missing one WR and the other hobbled and mostly ineffective, lost his RB and backup RB, and still scored 28 points against the #8 defense. Rivers put up 29 points against the 31st ranked defense.
If Mahomes defense is remotely competent he wins easily Thursday night - largely thanks to Rivers playing like complete ass the whole first half. When a QB scores a TD to give his team a 14pt. lead with 7 minutes left, it's kinda tough to put a ton of heat on him when the defense collapses.
The Chiefs have lost 3 games to legit Superbowl contenders by a total of 7 points. Mahomes has also pulled out insane wins at Pitt, at Denver and vs. the Ravens at home - and curb-stomped Rivers in LA - which apparently doesn't matter towards MVP consideration or something.
Although I admit Rivers has been amazing lately and was absolute nails at the end of that game.
As were Goff and Brady this year. And Mariotta last year in the Chiefs playoff game. And Big Ben in the playoff game before that. And Luck coming back from 28 pts. down in a playoff game. Etc. But we can stop Case Keenum, Lamar Jackson or David Carr on a good day.
Last edited by suzzer99; 12-18-2018 at 12:58 AM.