Was it a meltdown or did they wake up the wrong ah hem gentleman? - a podcast by twocswithapod

from 2023-12-11T13:22:33

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Key Takeaways


 


  • The Chiefs have suffered back-to-back regular season losses for the first time since 2021, raising concerns about playoff chances

  • Patrick Mahomes seems increasingly frustrated with offensive struggles and refereeing decisions

  • The AFC playoff picture remains open, with no clear dominant team emerging yet

  • The Chiefs have a favorable remaining schedule and could still earn the AFC's #1 seed

  • Penalties, lack of receiver separation, and poor clock management have hurt the Chiefs lately

  • Social media can have negative impacts on mental health; the hosts have tried taking Twitter breaks


 


Reflecting on the Chiefs' Rare Back-to-Back Losses


 


  • The Chiefs haven't lost two straight regular season games since 2021, which is concerning for playoff positioning

  • The Chiefs need to win the division to help playoff seeding and chances

  • The Broncos are only one game back in the division now, so the Chiefs need to finish strong

  • Patrick Mahomes' Growing Frustrations

  • Mahomes is clearly frustrated with the offensive struggles and officiating decisions recently

  • It's unclear if this frustration will motivate and fire up Mahomes and the team, or lead to detrimental outbursts

  • Mahomes briefly called out the referees in his post-game press conference for inconsistent calls


 


Reviewing the AFC Playoff Picture


 


  • No AFC team has clearly separated itself as the Super Bowl favorite yet

  • The Chiefs remain a top AFC contender despite recent struggles

  • The Ravens and Dolphins face tough remaining schedules, which could allow the Chiefs to move up in playoff seeding

  • Evaluating Remaining Schedule and Playoff Outlook

  • The Chiefs have a favorable final 4 games against non-playoff teams

  • Multiple losses by the Ravens and Dolphins down the stretch are plausible

  • Winning out would give the Chiefs a strong chance at the AFC's #1 seed


 


Discussing Factors in Recent Chiefs' Struggles


 


  • Costly penalties have hurt the Chiefs lately, stalling drives

  • Lack of receiver separation has led to incompletions and interceptions

  • Poor clock management has cost the Chiefs chances to score at the end of halves


 


Considering Twitter Breaks for Better Mental Health


  • The negative nature of sports Twitter during losses can be detrimental for mental health

  • The hosts have tried taking Twitter breaks after games to avoid doomscrolling

  • Shutting down Twitter on game days could be a healthy strategy

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