Kansas City Star: Chiefs

Chiefs get going too late in 24-21 loss to Jaguars

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | The Chiefs spent two weeks working on tweaking the offense, working on fine-tuning, working on improvement. The play calls and approach looked different. The result did not. Kansas City lost again Sunday, and it did it the same old way: poor pass protection, questionable play calls, and the appearance of a disorganized unit that couldn’t adjust quickly enough.

Chiefs' defense gives up too many big plays

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | His coach and teammates wanted a look at the video before assessing the big plays that cost the Chiefs dearly on Sunday, but safety Mike Brown had no need for that. Brown played them over and over is his mind and was clear about what happened on the plays that stood out in the Chiefs’ 24-21 loss to the Jaguars.

Chambers, Long catch on quickly for Chiefs

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | It took eight games and countless wide-receiver combinations, but the Chiefs finally hit on one that worked in Sunday’s 24-21 loss to the Jaguars. The most recent additions to the group, Chris Chambers and Lance Long, led the way. Chambers, who joined the Chiefs only last week, scored two touchdowns — both in the last 3 minutes of the game.

Succop gives Chiefs a chance on field goals

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | Ryan Succop has proved himself to be invaluable and indispensable — and anything but irrelevant. Succop, the Chiefs’ kicker and last pick in this year’s NFL draft, offers the team something it doesn’t have at many other positions: a sure thing. Most of the time, anyway. He made two field goals during Sunday’s 24-21 loss at Jacksonville, and recovered his own onside kick late in the fourth quarter. But the most surprising thing happened as the first half expired. Succop missed a field goal. Never mind that it was a 56-yarder into a stout breeze.

Charles, Smith run well in limited opportunities

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | The Chiefs were happy enough with their running game their first time without the suspended Larry Johnson. His main replacements, Jamaal Charles and Kolby Smith, combined to average more than 5 yards a carry.

Chiefs buzz: Alleman starts at guard

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

Alleman gets start at guard Guard Andy Alleman, wide receiver Chris Chambers and safety DaJuan Morgan made their first starts for the Chiefs.

Chiefs blitz

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

A little bit of sack-cess The Chiefs haven’t cranked up their pass rush to satisfactory levels, but halfway through the season, they have already matched last season’s total of 10.

How the Chiefs and Jaguars scored

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

•CHIEFS: FG Ryan Succop 45; 6 plays, 29 yards; 2:53 drive time; 9:54 remaining. •JAGUARS: Rashad Jennings 28 run (Josh Scobee kick); 9 plays, 79 yards; 5:21; 4:33.

Grading the Chiefs

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

Rushing offense Grade: C+

Chiefs schedule

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

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Chiefs – Jaguars teams stats

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Chiefs individual statistics

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Jaguars individual statistics

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After the bye week, the Chiefs go bye-bye again in a 24-21 loss to Jacksonville

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:49 CST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | The bye week and the extra time didn't seem to help the Chiefs, who lost their seventh contest of the season, staggering toward the midpoint of 2009 with a 1-7 record after the Jaguars' 24-21 win today at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium.

NFL players get more exposure with social networking

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

The most tempting new trap in the NFL is free, attractive and alarmingly simple. Futures are promised and careers are threatened, all in 140 characters or less. As the league, its teams and hundreds of players adjust to the newest trend in technology and fan connection, they’re all learning at the same time that Twitter and other social networking sites are the league’s newest Venus fly trap: come on in and get comfortable — but know that there are consequences.

Chiefs-Jaguars scouting report

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

When the Chiefs run EDGE >> CHIEFS

Chiefs roster

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Chiefs-Jaguars injury report

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The Star's NFL predictions

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Chiefs statistics

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