NFL playoffs: New England Patriots vs KC Chiefs keys, edges and pre game analysis

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

- Help Solder and Cannon on the edges with TEs and RBs against Houston and Hali

- Put Hightower on Kelce's coverage with Chung's help over the top

- Maclin is the biggest threat for Pats' defense and in my opinion Butler won't be able to cover him alone so McCourthy help over the top will be a key

- Neutralizing KC's pass rushers with quick routes like flats, curls, slants ecc.

- Run the ball especially on the edges where Hali and Houston will be more committed to rush the pass

Key Players

- Brady

- McCourthy

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

- Play press man to man coverage against Pats' WRs 

- Play read options to keep DEs guessing 

- Double or triple team Gronk!

- Don't get fooled by play actions and play more concentrated against the passes where NE is more dangerous

- Mix the coverages especially between the numbers to try to stop crossing routes

Key Players

- Kelce

- Houston

WHO HAS THE EDGE?

QB: KC

RB: TIE

WR: NE

TE: NE

O-LINE: KC

D-LINE: KC

LB: KC

CB: KC

S: NE

ST: KC