Alright boys, here\'s the X Factor. Goes by the name of Mike Maslowski.
Chiefs Run Defense with Maz - 130 ypg
Chiefs Run Defense w/o Maz - 191 ypg
Keep in mind that Maz has been out since, welp, you guessed it, before the Broncos Dabacle in Denver. Now, what was the Chiefs Record with Maz, then, well, they\'re 11-1. Without Maz, they\'re 2-2, and looked awful in those two losses. I firmily believe that the Chiefs chances hinge on Maz\'s health going into the game.
As for the #1 Pass Offense vs. the #29 Defense...the Chiefs are in the middle of the pack as far as Pass Defense goes (19th I believe it is). Not saying a lot, but consider the fact that the Patriots only have the 16th best Pass Defense, and that\'s a bit of an argument. Coupled with the fact that the Chiefs obviously rely on Maz as part of the running game defensively, and the fact that the Chiefs have won 13 at home, and you have yourself an interesting game.
Oh, and uh, the Chiefs have a pretty good Offense the last time I checked, as well

See Yuz.