We need to get out to an early lead. This team is almost the opposite of the Giants. Alex Smith isn't capable of slicing and dicing our defense like Eli is, but he also doesn't make careless mistakes. If we don't take an early lead, the Chiefs can play to their tempo. Their tempo is to rely on their strong offensive line and running game. If we jump to a quick lead, they'll be forced to abandon the run game and put the ball in Alex Smith's hands. Alex Smith can't find receivers deep down field like Eli can. He's bound to make mistakes. But he'll only make mistakes when he's put in that situation. If the Chiefs have the lead, there aren't many QBs in the league better than Alex Smith when it comes to playing the "bus driver" role. That's what he did in San Fran his final year. They were so good that he was able to play to his strengths. We need to get off to a hot start so that we can force Alex Smith out of his comfort zone. Otherwise, don't be surprised if we're 1-1 after next week.
