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Weirdly, this game might be all about the defenses. And it will be the same question that needs to be answered:
Which defense can get consistent pressure on the Qb and affect their play in the most negative way?
The Chiefs OL lost their anchor, Eric Fisher on Sunday, which is a huge blow, and now we're looking at yet another reshuffling of the OL. That bears watching, considering how good the TB DL is pass rushing. Chances are high that Mahomes won't have more than 3 seconds to get rid of the ball for most of the game, until late anyway.
And can Spags dial up consistent pressure on Brady. If he can, we know that Brady will make mistakes, even throw up some intercept-able balls.
My guess is that Spags will come with some new wrinkles and try to make Brady uncomfortable early. Expect Sneed to get a sack in the first half. But the game plan will be the same as week 12. Hit Brady early and often. Force him to speed up his internal clock and force mistakes, possibly turn-overs. Destroy their efficiency. Any TB drives that end in either FGs or no points is a W for the Chiefs defense.
Chiefs offense goes out and puts up 35+, and force TB to be perfect down the stretch.
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