{"id":6497,"date":"2016-11-18T01:13:43","date_gmt":"2016-11-18T06:13:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=6497"},"modified":"2016-11-18T01:17:44","modified_gmt":"2016-11-18T06:17:44","slug":"kansas-city-chiefs-week-11-keys-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2016\/11\/18\/kansas-city-chiefs-week-11-keys-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"Kansas City Chiefs Week 11 Keys to Victory"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last week the Kansas City\u00a0<\/strong>Chiefs<\/strong> literally took the win right out of the Carolina Panthers<\/strong> hands. This week, they\u00a0will take on another NFC South<\/strong> team in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/strong>. The Bucs have struggled this season with a 4-5 record. The Chiefs, on the other hand, are tied for the best record in the AFC<\/strong>. They should be able to continue their winning streak too if they can capitalize in a few key areas.<\/p>\n

Kansas City Chiefs Week 11 Keys to Victory<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Create Pressure from the Edges<\/h3>\n

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive line hasn\u2019t been that impressive this year. They especially struggle at the tackle position. Opposing outside linebackers and defensive ends are able to pressure Jameis Winston<\/a><\/strong> consistently. The Chiefs have been strong at this position with Dee Ford<\/a><\/strong> and Tamba Hali<\/a><\/strong>. In fact, Ford is tied for most sacks in the league currently. That duo should be able to get to Winston repeatedly this week. This is important because it will limit the Bucs big play ability. Mike Evans<\/a><\/strong> is a big strong target that poses problems for any defensive back lining up one-on-one. With Winston\u2019s strong arm added to this you have a potential touchdown threat on every play. However, if Kansas City can break through the protection before the downfield routes develop the big play won\u2019t be such a threat.<\/p>\n

Get the Running Game Back on Track<\/h3>\n

The last few weeks, Kansas City has had a lackluster performance on the ground. This has caused some concern since it’s what has been the engine for this offense in the Andy Reid<\/a><\/strong> era. Spencer Ware<\/a><\/strong> only had 65 yards last week, where the week before Charcandrick West<\/a><\/strong> (who filled in for the injured Ware) only totaled 39 yards. Tampa Bay\u2019s run defense is poor, ranking 25th\u00a0in the league. The Chiefs will need to go to the ground game early and often. You don\u2019t want to get too pass happy\u00a0because the Buccaneers can beat the Chiefs at that game. Dominating time of possession should be a top priority this week.<\/p>\n

Contain Mike Evans<\/h3>\n

Mike Evans has shown himself to be one of the top wide receivers in the league. While he is not only a large target, he also can turn on the burners. At 6\u20195″, he provides a real matchup issue with the 6\u20190″\u00a0Marcus Peters<\/a><\/strong>. One way to counter this is to give Peters safety help over top. Peters has been burned deep before this season by guys like Amari Cooper<\/a><\/strong> and Deandre Hopkins<\/strong>. This week will probably be Peters\u2019 biggest challenge this season. So providing safety help or double teaming Evans could be the answer. If Evans can be held in check, it will force Winston to target Adam Humphries<\/a><\/strong>, the Bucs number three wide receiver.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n

In the last two games, Kansas City has not played well but found a way to win. The defense has carried this team. You can\u2019t keep relying on teams to turn the ball over in their half of the field in the fourth quarter. If the Chiefs can establish a run game, contain Mike Evans, and keep pressure on Jameis Winston, Kansas City should come out with the win.<\/p>\n

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