Calling Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes a challenge for opposing defenses is an understatement.
Mahomes leads the league in most passing categories this season and is currently the frontrunner to be the next MVP, according to most oddsmakers. Even without the electric Tyreek Hill lined up near him this season, he's still found a way to bring his Chiefs to an AFC-best 9-2 record.
However, Mahomes hasn't been able to translate that success into wins against the Bengals. He's 0-2 in matchups dating to last season, which is due in part to strong second half defense in each of those two games. From a combination of red zone stops to critical turnovers, defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo's disguises and gameplans helped crown the Bengals as AFC champions in Arrowhead Stadium last year.
That was last year. Cincinnati is 7-4 much like last year, and they boast a top-10 ranked defense that limited Derrick Henry to one of his worst career games. The task for the Bengals is keeping Mahomes from going off for another MVP-worthy performance.
The Strictly Stripes crew continues discussing the Mahomes vs. Burrow matchup by explaining what makes Mahomes one of the best, if not the best at his position. They later explain where Anarumo's schemes do and don't change entering this Sunday's showdown in the jungle.
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