We're now in the postseason and the Chiefs divisional game is scheduled. Here are some initial thoughts.
The Chiefs were given the early Saturday slot. This felt like disrespect to some fans. But...it is the least possible rest for the opponent. If the Texans win on Saturday, the Chiefs will play the winner of Ravens-Chargers which is a Sunday game.
The Chiefs were 10-0 in day games this year. They were 2-4 in night games.
The Eagles were in this time slot last year and won the Super Bowl.
In fact, the home team in this time slot has won the last 5 games.
AFC No. 1 seeds last decade
09 Indy/Manning*
10 NE/Brady
11 NE/Brady*
12 Den/Manning
13 Den/Manning*
14 NE/Brady*
15 Den/Manning*
16 NE/Brady*
17 NE/Brady*
18 KC/Mahomes
* Super Bowl
So in the last 10 years, the only teams that earned the #1 seed had Manning, Brady or Mahomes. And those teams made it to the Super Bowl 7 out of 9 times.
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