Post-Game Trauma

After watching the Rams play one good quarter and three bad ones against the Chiefs, I switched to a rerun of a disaster movie immediately following the game. There was a common thread in the programming theme.

I was surprised to see Matt Cassell play with seemingly no pain. It was also unpleasnat to observe how many Rams season ticket holders sold out to folks wearing red.

The difference in the game was clear. Although the Rams have a glaring weakness at wide receiver (basically a #3 wideout, one tight end, and a few others who will be seeking other employment next year), the Chiefs' counterparts played no better.

The difference in the teams were their offensive lines.

The Kansas City O-line protected Cassell and punched open enough holes to create a consistent running game. The Rams line had difficulty protecting Bradford, powering the running game, and worse, were responsible for several drive-killing penalties.