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Good analysis of late game play by the Chiefs:

There’s nothing scientific about a gut feeling, but the Chiefs’ fourth quarter offense seems to play every play out of desperation. They seem to throw every ball downfield with a sense of urgency. Contrast this approach to the Patriots. Is it true that Brady has that much cooler of a head than Trent Green? Or is it just possible that Brady’s confidence in the Patriots’ defense allows him to take less risks, be more conservative and, in the end, make less mistakes? Is it just possible that Brady’s mistakes are covered up by a defense that can make stops when it needs to? Trent Green feels like he needs to score a touchdown on every play late in the game; Brady does not. Just as importantly, it almost seems like the Chiefs are afraid to use Priest Holmes when the game is on the line. Whereas earlier in the game, the Chiefs are not afraid to pound the defense with a heavy dosage of runs, they seem almost skittish to try that late in the game. When Priest gets shut down on first down, they shy away from the run. Once again, this applies to the sense of urgency.

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