Wild Card Weekend ended with the Cleveland Browns pulling off a massive victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers; 48-37. The team's first playoff win in 26 years earned them a trip to Kansas City and a Divisional Playoff meeting with the defending Super Bowl Champions. Where do I start? Patrick Mahomes most likely outdoing his championship season. Travis Kelce proving to be the NFL's best tight end. Clyde Edwards-Helaire having an amazing rookie season at running back, and Tyreek Hill showing out. A 14-2 campaign has many believing that the Chiefs will--at least--make a return to the Super Bowl, but let's see what the numbers say.
2020 Statistics
Kansas City Chiefs
Total Offense: 6,653 yds; 415.8 ypg (1st) Passing Offense: 4,854 yds; 303.4 ypg (1st) Rushing Offense: 1,799 yds; 112.4 ypg (16th) Total Defense: 5,733 yds; 358.3 ypg (16th) Passing Defense: 3,779 yds; 236.2 ypg (14th) Rushing Defense: 1,954 yds; 122.1 ypg (21st)
Cleveland Browns
Total Offense: 5,913 yds; 369.6 ypg (16th) Passing Offense: 3,539 yds; 221.2 ypg (24th) Rushing Offense: 2,374 yds; 148.4 ypg (3rd) Total Defense: 5,735 yds; 358.4 ypg (17th) Passing Defense: 3,962 yds; 247.6 ypg (22nd) Rushing Defense: 1,773 yds; 110.8 ypg (9th)
No surprise; Chiefs have a high level offense, though the running game has been suspect overall. Defense appears to have improve, though based on the numbers, the Browns should feast on that KC run D. Even so, as impressive as Baker Mayfield has been, he doesn't have the Mahomes arm. KC will win this, but it won't be that easy.
Prediction: Chiefs by 7
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