After giving up the first points of the season on a dreadful defensive possession, the Chiefs rolled off 31 straight before a couple of garbage time TDs in route to a 34-20 victory over the Texans. This marks the second time in the last two meetings with Houston that Kansas City has gone on 31 point runs. That’s domination over an opponent, that has to be scary for the rest of the league.
The stars of the game were actually 3 rookies that contributed mightily in all 3 facets of the game. Offensively, first rounder, Clyde Edwards-Helaire rushed for 138 yards and 1 touchdown. After 1 week of football he leads the NFL in rushing yards. His 106 yards after contact would have been the third best in the NFL after week 1. I’m not sure his 25 carries were handled game planned but Mahomes and company took advantage of the light box thrown at them. Defensively rookie fourth rounder L’Jarious Sneed stepped up big time in place of suspended Bashaud Breeland. He played well locked up on Will Fuller all night long and recorded his first career interception. Lastly UDFA punter Tommy Townsend stepped right in showing he has a kicking arsenal that could be beneficial for years to come. I must say not seeing Willie Gay Jr. on any defensive snaps is truly disappointing, especially with dumpster fire the Chiefs currently employ at the linebacker position.
This week the Chiefs fly out west to face the Los Angeles Chargers in front of zero fans in a billion dollar stadium. It’s no different than facing the Chargers out west over the last three seasons with the exception of playing in a real football stadium.
I’ve been on record saying multiple times, that the Chargers do not scare me. Tyrod Taylor doesn’t scare me from the quarterback position. I get this team has talent all across the field, except where it matters most. I think the Chiefs explore more of the playbook on offense and continue to use the front four to pressure the QB on defense. I can see that LA has success running the ball. For whatever reason these games are always close with that in consideration. Chiefs 33 Chargers 17
This weeks coffee selection comes from Blip Roasters in the West Bottom via our neighbors Matt and Ally. I’ve honestly never tried Blip before, some of there crew has been in Slaps and I failed miserably never making it across the bridge and down to their facility. Today I have their Honduran Lempira from Serrano Farms. Out of the box and on the nose you get very earthy tones of straw bales and fresh cultivated dirt with hints of stale chocolate and toffee from the whole beans. Ground up brings a whole new set of scents to the equation, notes of raspberry and dried cherries with hints of Cab Sauv mixed in there. On the tongue it’s almost exactly as the box reads, a light to medium mouth feel with notes of Hershey kisses, dry roasted peanuts, with a hint of Dolce de Leche. Perfect for a slightly cool fall morning, hoodie on while swaying on your porch swing kind of brew. I strongly suggest making a trip into the West Bottoms and grabbing a bag or check out there website via the link below.
Chiefs Coffee Corner 