Sunday's AFC championship game will be the fourth matchup between the Bengals and Chiefs in the last 13 months. Here are three keys to the AFC championship game:
Chiefs D vs. Burrow, Chase and Bengals offense
Joe Burrow produced 982 yards, eight touchdowns and just one interception in three games versus the Chiefs, including the playoffs. Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo dialed up a blitz on a little over 24-percent of Kansas City’s defensive snaps this season. Spagnuolo’s defense must be able to pressure Burrow with defensive tackle Chris Jones, defensive end Frank Clark and the front four, and not leave cornerbacks on an island by sending multiple blitzers. It’s apparent the Chiefs cornerbacks can’t cover Chase one-on-one.
Cincinnati will occasionally blitz, but Anarumo’s scheme of rushing three and dropping all other defenders in coverage has been effective versus Kansas City.To combat Cincinnati's defensive scheme, the Chiefs should try to establish the run with running backs Isiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon. Kansas City’s run game will help set up the pass game and alleviate some of the pressure off Mahomes who will be playing on a sore right ankle.
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