While only one game has been played so far in the DSFL this season, I can unequivocally say that the Kansas City Coyotes will not make the DSFL playoffs this year. This article is not meant to beat up or rag on the team or their players, just an analysis of their game stats so far into the season and the presentation of an argument for this opinion.
The first area to address for the Coyotes would be their rushing attack. The rushing attack, which is split between Kitchens and Tutankhamun, shows these backs getting an equal amount of carries with Kitchens being the clear better rusher. However, Kitchens being the best rusher is overshadowed by the fact that this two-headed attack can't even muster 100 yards on the ground.
This lack of a ground game then puts a heavier burden on the passing attack. Not feeling threatened by the Coyotes rush attack, the Buccaneers were able to key in on the Coyotes quarterback Peterson. Peterson had a less than stellar day completing 20 of 37 passes for 147 yards and an interception leading to an average of 7.4 yards per pass. Peterson's number one receiver was his running back, Tutankhamun, which illustrates the lack of ability the Coyotes being able to attack downfield with any serious threat.
On the other side of the ball, the Coyotes safety was the game's best Defensive player with eight tackles and a sack. The defense allowing 33 points and the safety being the player of the game shows how many holes are in the Coyotes defense and adds to the difficulty the teams will face making the playoffs. With the addition of their offensive woes, it does make the Kansas City Coyotes a longshot for the DSFL playoffs, but all of this analysis may be too soon with only one game having been played on their schedule. Time will have to tell if they can turn their lousy week one luck around or if it will be a trend for their season.
The first area to address for the Coyotes would be their rushing attack. The rushing attack, which is split between Kitchens and Tutankhamun, shows these backs getting an equal amount of carries with Kitchens being the clear better rusher. However, Kitchens being the best rusher is overshadowed by the fact that this two-headed attack can't even muster 100 yards on the ground.
This lack of a ground game then puts a heavier burden on the passing attack. Not feeling threatened by the Coyotes rush attack, the Buccaneers were able to key in on the Coyotes quarterback Peterson. Peterson had a less than stellar day completing 20 of 37 passes for 147 yards and an interception leading to an average of 7.4 yards per pass. Peterson's number one receiver was his running back, Tutankhamun, which illustrates the lack of ability the Coyotes being able to attack downfield with any serious threat.
On the other side of the ball, the Coyotes safety was the game's best Defensive player with eight tackles and a sack. The defense allowing 33 points and the safety being the player of the game shows how many holes are in the Coyotes defense and adds to the difficulty the teams will face making the playoffs. With the addition of their offensive woes, it does make the Kansas City Coyotes a longshot for the DSFL playoffs, but all of this analysis may be too soon with only one game having been played on their schedule. Time will have to tell if they can turn their lousy week one luck around or if it will be a trend for their season.
