Even without his long touchdown run, Jamaal Charles still had a productive game.
Chiefs passing offense (D):
Once Dwayne Bowe went out of the game, the Chiefs struggled to get receivers open.
Chiefs rushing defense (C-):
The Chiefs did a nice job on Trent Richardson but couldn’t contain Cleveland’s other runners.
Chiefs passing defense (C):
The Chiefs struggled to generate consistent pressure on Brandon Weeden.
Chiefs special teams (F):
A disaster in many ways.
Chiefs coaching (D):
The Chiefs couldn’t find a way to make their offense work after Bowe left the game.
First quarterKey play:
Jamaal Charles ran 80 yards for a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage.
Key stat:
The Chiefs scored a touchdown on the first possession for the second straight game.
Second quarterKey play:
Travis Benjamin returned a punt 93 yards for a touchdown to put the Browns ahead 10-7.
Key stat:
The Chiefs had just one first down in the period.
Third quarterKey play:
Eric Berry dropped what would have been an interception on the first possession of the half. The Browns eventually scored a touchdown.
Key stat:
The Chiefs had just 28 yards.
Fourth quarterKey play:
Trent Richardson’s 1-yard touchdown run early in the period gave the Browns a commanding 27-7 lead.
Key stat:
The Chiefs were zero for three in converting third-down plays in the period.
Player of the game:
Jamaal Charles had another big game, rushing for more than 100 yards for the third straight week and the fourth time in five games.
Reason to hope:
The Raiders now might be as bad as the Chiefs are.
Reason to mope:
Things got back to football Sunday and the reality is the Chiefs are a lousy team.
Looking ahead: The 2-11 Chiefs are on the road against the 3-10 Raiders next Sunday.
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