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Kansas City Chiefs: 2017 Schedule Breakdown And Analysis

By Andrew Jones

Jan 16, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) runs with the ball as New England Patriots defensive tackle Alan Branch (97) defends during the first half in the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) runs with the ball as New England Patriots defensive tackle Alan Branch (97) defends during the first half in the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 15, 2013; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry (29) recovers a fumble from Dallas Cowboys running back Lance Dunbar (25) during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 15, 2013; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry (29) recovers a fumble from Dallas Cowboys running back Lance Dunbar (25) during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Week 9: at Dallas Cowboys

Sunday, Nov. 5 – 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
The last of the brutal stretch stops in Dallas. The Cowboys are an extremely talented team that can attack a defense from all angles. Quarterback Dak Prescott could have a sophomore slump but the strength of the team remains the offensive line. In order for the Chiefs to have a shot, they must get an above average game from Alex Smith. Dallas’ defense can be picked apart, but the quarterback has to be aggressive. Lose or win, Kansas City will be a tough out.

Week 10: Bye

A needed rest before trips to the east coast.

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Week 11: at New York Giants

Sunday, Nov. 19 – 1:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
The Giants have a very talented secondary that leads their defense. Some experts are picking New York to take the NFC East from the Cowboys. To be sure, this is not the same team the Chiefs beat at home four years ago. The objective will be for the Chiefs pass rushers to fluster Eli Manning. The offense won’t do much on this day so special teams and defense will need to score at least once. If Manning is rushed he throws up some perfect interceptions for big returns.

Week 12: vs. Buffalo Bills

Sunday, Nov. 26 – 1:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
Buffalo is a team with a first year head coach and big questions at quarterback. At home, this shouldn’t be a difficult game for the superior Chiefs. The Bills will get there shots in as they always seem to do. The key here is for Andy Reid to attack the defense. In 2016, the Chiefs lost to inferior opponents because, once they had a lead, the offense appeared to shut down. That cannot happen this year as Carr won’t likely break his leg again allowing the Chiefs to take the AFC West. Consistent pressure on Buffalo’s defense will get the Chiefs the victory.

Week 13: at New York Jets

Sunday, Dec. 3 – 1:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
The Jets are an absolute mess. They lost their best receiver this offseason and their playmakers on defense can’t stay on the field. If the Chiefs lose this game, they probably won’t be making they playoffs. Again, this is one of those games that can trap a team if they get complacent — something Kansas City should have learned in 2016.

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