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Agree. The thing is Lamar Chokeson has yet to prove he is a clutch QB when it matters most.

Chiefs (8-2): Rams, at Bengals, at Broncos, at Texans, Seahawks, Broncos, and at Raiders Bills (8-3): at Patriots, Jets, Dolphins, at Bears, at Bengals, Patriots Dolphins (7-3): Texans, at 49ers, at Chargers, at Bills, Packers, at Patriots, Jets Titans (7-3): Bengals, at Eagles, Jaguars, at Chargers, Texans, Cowboys, at Jaguars Ravens (7-3): at Jaguars, Broncos, at Steelers, at Browns, Falcons, Steelers, at Bengals

Not complaining. Yet: the Chiefs d is really not good against the pass despite a top tier pressure rate from the d-line and plenty of sacks. These young guys are playing good and not great. They should get better and show potential. Being in position and still giving up lots of yardage is a moral victory at best but a loss none the less. This is the area teams will exploit in the play offs. Its the KC weakness. Every team has some. 26 Kansas City 248.6 182.3 250.0 232.8 264.4 251.5

Kadarius Toney (hamstring) will not play in Week 12 against the Rams. Per Andy Reid, Toney is still dealing with the hamstring issue that sidelined him for most of his time in New York prior to his trade to Kansas City. Toney did not practice at all this week, possibly forecasting a multi-week absence from the speedy receiver. With Toney and Mecole Hardman missing, Justin Watson will step in as the Chiefs' third receiver. He is more of a DFS flier than a season-long option for Week 12.

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Chiefs coach Andy Reid said JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) will play in Week 12 against the Rams. JuJu took a brutal hit in Week 10 that sidelined him for the Chiefs' next game. He returned to practice this week with a full session on Wednesday, all but guaranteeing his return on Sunday. With Kadarius Toney and Mecole Hardman out this week, Smith-Schuster should see plenty of targets as Kansas City's top receiver once again. he will be a strong WR2 play versus the spiraling Rams

Bengals up next. Easy to look past the Rams. I agree with you. Chiefs wont.

The bottom line When the teams played in 2018, they looked much the same. But when the Rams come to town on Sunday, the teams will hardly look more different. While the two franchises have had similar results since they last met, their futures look nothing alike. On Sunday, the Rams will be 14.5-point underdogs to the Chiefs — and it looks like in the years ahead, Kansas City will continue to hold the advantage

The Kansas City way Probably the first (and most important point) to consider when comparing the two franchises are the quarterbacks. Stafford and Goff combined still do not measure up to Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs have had this clear advantage ever since the two teams played in 2018. Though Kansas City had an all-in phase while Mahomes was on his rookie deal, the front office has shown restraint as his cost has increased. In 2019, many Chiefs fans were ready to get in their cars and drive to Jacksonville in order to acquire Ramsey. But the Chiefs saved their first-round picks — and still won the Super Bowl. The Chiefs have also made tough salary-cap decisions. They’ve let good players like Mitch Morse, Tyrann Mathieu and Charvarius Ward walk away in free agency. Rather than re-signing Tyreek Hill (as Los Angeles did with Kupp), the Chiefs traded him for a crop of draft picks. Those became players who have filled key roles as the team locked up the AFC West for the seventh consecutive season. And the Chiefs’ future remains bright. In 2023, they are projected to have $28 million in cap space and will have 11 picks in the draft — and will possess a roster filled with youth and promise.

The Los Angeles way For the last five seasons, the Rams have defined “all-in.” Almost every signing, trade or draft pick they have made has been focused on winning as soon as possible. No move better characterized this approach than the trade for quarterback Matt Stafford. After going to a Super Bowl with Jared Goff, Los Angeles pushed even harder to get over the hump. The Rams have simply continued to float the bill for their roster. Their success now depends on the health and play of about five players: Aaron Donald, Cooper Kupp, Bobby Wagner, Ramsey and Stafford — all of whom are at least 28 years old. Los Angeles is on its way to the worst Super Bowl defense of all time for a simple reason: it does not have replacement-level players to fill roster holes. Right now, Donald is the only Rams starter that they drafted in the first round. The rest of the roster is propped up with trades, free agents and Day 2 and Day 3 draft picks. The Rams’ future is bleak. They have one of the worst offensive lines in football — and the soon-to-be 30-year-old Kupp is essentially their only offensive weapon. Donald — while still elite — is also aging. Last year, he had to be convinced not to retire. Stafford has proven to be what he always was in Detroit: a streaky player with an injury history. Meanwhile, the team has just $5.9 million in cap space projected for 2023 — and only six picks in the draft. Reportedly, head coach Sean McVay has also considered retiring. Los Angeles has a lot of problems to fix — and very little with which to do it. As the saying goes, “flags fly forever.” But the new flag now flying in SoFo Stadium might have cost the Rams years of respectable football. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/for-the-chiefs-the-rams-are-a-cautionary-tale/ar-AA14y9kG?cvid=fae6bc9a36b74adea0906baf30269c00

Rams are an example of what happens to teams that trade away top picks on a consistent basis for the " Super Bowl or BUST All In Strategy ". Signing older big name stars to huge contracts can also be a recipe for mediocrity. Yes they did win a SB. They could have also lost that game and now are in CAP Hell as well as Draft Poverty. KC now has a balanced approach that other teams must admire.

John Wolford (neck) is practicing in full for Week 12 against the Chiefs. It puts Wolford in the mix to start in Matthew Stafford's (concussion) absence, though we would expect the Rams are leaning toward Bryce Perkins' dual-threat. Whoever gets the nod will not be a recommended QB2 streamer, though Perkins' legs would give him far more appeal than Wolford, who will be the QB32 if he gets the call.

Kadarius Toney (hamstring) remained sidelined on Thursday. At this point, he of the 1,000 hamstring injuries seems all but certain to sit against the Rams, especially since the Chiefs have zero reason to force the issue as monumental home favorites. Toney's continual health woes make him impossible to rely on with the fantasy playoffs approaching.

I usually get up for these games expecting a blow out. Third string QB playing on a beat up team. 14.5 point favorite. Somehow the Chiefs make these no name QBs look good and keep the game close. Even the Tenn game should have been easier against that back up QB. The NFL World says no chance Rams win. I expect a close game. Chiefs score late and win by 10.

JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) is practicing in full for Week 12 against the Rams. Smith-Schuster will be returning after missing Week 11. With the Chiefs unlikely to have to put the pedal to the metal to beat the Rams, Smith-Schuster is probably more of a WR3 than WR2 with all 32 teams playing in Week 12, but he can immediately be returned to fantasy lineups.

Matthew Stafford (neck) will not play in Week 12 against the Chiefs. The Rams have said Stafford is dealing with a strained neck, but he is also in concussion protocol. He underwent testing on his neck and spine after going down in Week 11. That was Stafford's first game back from a one-week absence due to a concussion. With the Rams' fate for this season all but decided, it wouldn't be surprising to see LA shut down their quarterback if he isn't able to return rather quickly. Bryce Perkins is expected to start versus the Chiefs. His rushing upside will put him on the radar as a QB2 streaming option.

JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. JuJu may still have a final hurdle or two to clear while in the concussion protocol, but a full practice to open the week is a good sign that he will be back in the lineup on Sunday. Smith-Schuster was forced to miss Week 11 after taking a brutal, helmet-to-helmet shot early in his Week 10 matchup with the Jags. Now hea

Matthew Stafford (concussion) did not practice Wednesday. Per Sean McVay, Stafford felt numbness in his legs after taking a hit in Week 11. Stafford returned from a previous concussion last week but left mid-game with another head injury. McVay also did not rule out shutting Stafford down because of the issue. At 3-7, the Rams' season is nearly over already. Playing Stafford by Week 13 may already be a lost cause. Bryce Perkins appears in line to start this week. There's no hope for Perkins through the air, but he could be a productive rusher. He will have some QB2 upside versus the Chiefs.

Bryce Perkins is expected to get first-team reps at practice as the Rams prepare for the Kansas City Chiefs. For the second time in three weeks, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is in concussion protocol. With injuries to Stafford and John Wolford, Bryce Perkins is expected to get the first-team reps this week as the Rams prepare for the Kansas City Chiefs. According to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, the Rams are expected to give Perkins first-team reps this week, paving the way for a potential start. It would be the first start for Perkins who was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Virginia. The Rams used Perkins sparingly two weeks ago against the Arizona Cardinals, playing Perkins primarily in running packages. When Stafford left the game last week against the New Orleans Saints, Perkins threw his first passes in a NFL regular season game. Perkins went 5-for-10 for 64 yards with an EPA per dropback of -0.092. The Rams backup quarterback led two field goal drives in the second half. He also added five carries for 39 yards on the ground with his legs.

Reid also had another piece of welcome news: wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster — who has been in the league’s concussion protocol since the Week 10 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars — will return to the practice field on Wednesday.

Reid also had another piece of welcome news: wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster — who has been in the league’s concussion protocol since the Week 10 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars — will return to the practice field on Wednesday.

Trap Game? According to Fan Duel, the Chiefs are favored by a rather ridiculous amount of 14.5 points. In a league known for its parity, the idea that any team could be 14.5-point favorites is a bit much but for a defending Super Bowl champion to be that disrespected is unheard of. Then again, it’s rare for a former champ to limp into a matchup like the Rams are at this point. Right now, no one knows if quarterback Matthew Stafford will play or not. The offensive line is perhaps the NFL’s worst unit overall. The secondary has seen better days with below-average safeties providing little help. Cooper Kupp is out for several weeks with an injury as well. There’s very little to like on both sides of the ball. It should also be said that the Rams are catching the Chiefs at the height of their momentum. They are dominating opponents and playing like they know what’s at stake. They’re well-coached and deep, young and ascending. They also employ the game’s best quarterback who is writing himself another MVP campaign.

Rams activated QB Case Cookus to the active roster. The former Vikings legend will be dressed for Week 12 against the Chiefs. His promotion from the team's practice squad indicates Matthew Stafford (concussion) is unlikely to play against Kansas City. That could mean Bryce Perkins will get the nod. Rotoworld's Denny Carter wrote about Perkins' fantasy prospects in his Week 12 waiver wire column.

Chiefs placed RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) on injured reserve. Edwards-Helaire had been all but phased out of the KC offense before suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 11 against the Chargers. His absence of at least four weeks will being some clarity to the Chiefs backfield. Isiah Pacheco, coming off a career game against the Chargers on Sunday Night Football, will continue as the team's primary early-down back while Jerick McKinnon functions are the main pass catchers out of the backfield. McKinnon's role makes him a better play than Pacheco in PPR formats.

Agree. Hoping Toney is not Watkins 2.0 as far as injuries go..