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Post by FLCardinalFan on Sept 8, 2022 21:21:28 GMT -7
OFFICIAL GAME DAY THREAD CHIEFS @ CARDINALS
In remembrance of 9/11/2011 Loved Oneswww.911memorial.org/visit/memorial/names-911-memorialWelcome everyone to the 1st Game Day Thread (GDT)of the 2022 Arizona Cardinals NFL season. The long off season is now over and theArizona Cardinals renew their questfor an NFL Championship. Their areplenty of new faces on Cardinals roster.The NFL schedule is all set and theArizona Cardinals have one of the toughestin the league. The first game of the seasonis between two one time State of Missouri rivalsThe rivalry began in 1970. Back then, theCardinals called St. Louis Mo. home and the Chiefs were as they are today in Kansas City Mo.The two teams at opposite ends of Interstate 70 would compete for the Governor's Cup of Missouri.
The first regular season game between the two foeswas played on November 22, 1970. The NFL & AFLcompleted the merger at the start of the 1970 seasonThe Chiefs were coming off a Super Bowl win over theMinnesota Vikings (23-7). However; Theycame into the game with a lackluster 5-3-1 record. The Cardinals were atop the NFC's Eastern Divisionwith an 8-2 record. After having won theirlast three games by shutouts, the Cardinalswere on the perch looking to claim the division title.The NFL had a 14 game season and with just 4 games to go. The Cardinals looked to be the team to beat.The game ended in a 6-6 tie in frigid field conditions.This was a disaster for the Cardinals as they went onto lose 3 out of their last 4 games. Not only that,but the Dallas Cowboys would end up winning the division.The Chiefs lead the overall series with a 9-3-1 recordThe last Cardinals win over the Chiefs was in 2014,QB Drew Stanton led the team to victory with a 26 yd.touchdown pass to WR. Jaron Brown.Last season, The Cardinals finished with adisappointing 11-6 record and a loss to the L.A. Ramsin the first round of the playoffs. The Chiefs finished 12-5and lost to the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship.Look for both teams to rebound in 2022.In 2022, QB Kyler Murray will be without his top WR DeAndre Hopkins for the first 6 games. Marquis Brown, Kyler's teammateat Oklahoma will now hopefully be a favorite targetof his during the season. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomesis without the dynamic WR Tyreek Hill who is now a Miami Dolphin. Newcomers are former Steelers wideoutJuJu Smith -Schuster and ex Packer Marques Valdez-Scantling.RB James Conner should see plenty of touches in this gameand don't be surprised if former Chief RB Darrell Williams has a good games vs his old team. The Chief's runninggame is anchored by RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire. The Cardinals & Coach Kliff Kingsbury's offense ranked 8th yards in 2021.Meanwhile the Chief's were 27th on defense.On defense, Coach Vance Joseph's teamwas ranked 11th.
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Post by FLCardinalFan on Sept 8, 2022 21:26:34 GMT -7
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Post by FLCardinalFan on Sept 8, 2022 21:40:40 GMT -7
OFFICIATING CREW: Referee for today's game will be Scott Novak The NFL has a new policy of not naming the crew for games before game time. Weather Extended forecast for State Farm Stadium
Weather information is for traveling and tail gaiters
The Game is played indoors
Outside Temperatures will reach to around 101 F with 5 mph winds
www.stadiumforecast.com/football/nfl/cardinals/weather.php/forecast.html
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Post by End Zone on Sept 9, 2022 3:48:56 GMT -7
On paper, the Cardinals and Chiefs have powerful offenses but flawed defenses. Both teams should move the ball with relative ease and score points almost at will. The team that executes well, avoids dumb errors, and has no turnovers most likely wins the game. I like the Cardinals odds to win at home.
However, the LV point spread jumped to 6+ due to the expanding Cardinals injury report. Hard to believe that our guys are waking up in the morning and they are suddenly injured.
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Post by FLCardinalFan on Sept 9, 2022 9:47:37 GMT -7
K.C. @ ARIZ GAME DAY THREAD 9/11/2022
The Matchup Kansas City Chiefs
Head Coach Andy Reid has been the head coach of the Chiefs for the last 10 seasons. He spent the previous 14 seasons as the H.C. of the Philadelphia Eagles. Coach Reid is only surpassed by The Patriots Bill Belichick in tenure as a head coach. His record with the Chiefs is 103-42. In 2019, he coached the Chiefs to a Super Bowl Win along with the dynamic play of QB Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs are coming off a loss in the AFC championship to the Bengals after finishing with a 12-5 record during the regular season. Andy Reid's teams employ the West Coast Offense. His passing offense is less vertical consisting of slants/ fade routes. Reads where the QB gets the ball out quickly eliminating potential sacks.
Arizona Cardinals Kliff Kingsbury enters his 4th season as the team's head coach. His overall record is 24-24 -1. Last season was the Cardinals first appearance in the playoffs under Coach Kingsbury. They lost to the Rams 33-11 ending their season after a 7-0 start. The Cardinals finished 2021 with an 11-6 record. It was a disappointing seasons to fans and players alike. Kingsbury still has his Air Raid offense but now counters most defenses with a strong running game led by RB James Conner.
www.pro-football-reference.com/coaches/ReidAn0.htm
bleacherreport.com/articles/1777667-how-andy-reid-has-transformed-the-chiefs-offense
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Post by FLCardinalFan on Sept 9, 2022 17:09:41 GMT -7
K.C. @ ARIZ GAME DAY THREAD 9/11/2022 The Key Matchups
The Chiefs arguably have the best offensive line in the NFL. Several media outlets such as ESPN have them ranked Number 1 overall in the NFL. They are ranked number 1 in pass protection and 5th in the running game. At tackles are Orlando Brown on the left and Andrew Wylie is the right tackle. Creed Humphrey is the center and he played with Kyler Murray back at Oklahoma. The guards are veterans Joe Thuney and Trey Smith.
The Cardinals in 2022 might might have a pass rush by committee. Dennis Gardeck is now a starter at OLB and OLB Markus Golden (new extension) mans the other side of the field. At tackle is Zach Allen and the nose tackle is anchored by Rashard Lawrence. JJ watt is the defensive end. At inside linebacker are Zaven Collins and Isaiah Simmons. The play of these two ILBS will determine how well The Chiefs move the ball up and down the field. They have to fend off up field blocking and Collins must stay focused on his assignment. Too often he finds himself lost on the field and beaten either by a runner going around him or a pass receiver beating him badly. Simmons will be used all over the field, He can pass rush, play the slot and free safety. Surprisingly, Simmons highest PFF grade is at corner There he had his highest grade of 68.7 in 39 snaps according to PFF
www.pff.com/nfl/players/isaiah-simmons/42451
If the Cardinals do not get pressure on Patrick Mahomes it will be a long day for players like Marco Wilson and the linebackers. It remains to be seen how Mahomes clicks with his new WRs Last season the Cardinals ranked 8th in the NFL vs the run and pass. Either, Byron Murphy or Budda Baker need a pick in this game.
Cardinals on offense have Kyler Murray going up against a Chiefs line that had only 31 sacks in 2021. That was 10 sacks less the Cardinals had in 41 trips to snag the QB in 2021.
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Post by FLCardinalFan on Sept 9, 2022 18:26:46 GMT -7
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Post by FLCardinalFan on Sept 9, 2022 18:35:31 GMT -7
K.C. @ ARIZ GAME DAY THREAD 9/11/2022
LATEST PRESS CONFERENCES
Coach Kingsbury Press Conference
Coach Andy Reid Press Conference
9/9
9/7 Andy Reid Presser
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Post by FLCardinalFan on Sept 9, 2022 18:39:01 GMT -7
K.C. @ ARIZ GAME DAY THREAD 9/11/20222021 Cardinals vs Chiefs preseason
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Post by FLCardinalFan on Sept 9, 2022 18:51:11 GMT -7
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS @ ARIZONA CARDINALS GAME DAY THREAD 9/11/2022
WELCOME!
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Post by Vesely22 on Sept 9, 2022 21:23:44 GMT -7
A lot of good stuff in there FLCF! Thanks for the read!
I'm not feeling very good about this game. We will see!
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Post by FLCardinalFan on Sept 10, 2022 3:45:21 GMT -7
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Post by devongent on Sept 10, 2022 4:02:52 GMT -7
A lot of good stuff in there FLCF! Thanks for the read! I'm not feeling very good about this game. We will see! Copy that; lots of good stuff FL. 'Keep the faith' vesely. Just hoping we put fully fit players out onto the field, who are motivated and know what they are doing. Light the blue-touch paper and let the season begin...
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Post by End Zone on Sept 10, 2022 5:07:36 GMT -7
KC -6, at SFS!. That's so sad. Cardinals injuries are pushing the point spread up and up. Not one coach is even trying to explain the starters injuries and how to fix the bugaboo. Could be just bad luck. Sure.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2022 11:02:12 GMT -7
I'm hoping that some of the rookies on D are surprises. That's all I have. Current injuries are concerning.
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