After two straight wins, the Chiefs reverted to the form today that has made them one of the worst teams in the NFL over the past three seasons. Three first half turnovers accounted for 21 points as the Chiefs found themselves down 28-7 at the half on their way toward a 43-14 loss.
Matt Cassel was pressured all afternoon by a San Diego blitz. He was intercepted when a pass hit a lineman’s helmet, gave up a TD when the ball slipped from his hand while throwing, was called for grounding while in the end zone causing a safety and had two balls snapped over his head for turnovers. Yeah, it pretty much sucked.
You have to look hard for the bright spots. Jamaal Charles had 93 yards rushing and 53 receiving, but his first half fumble was part of what caused an avalanche of mistakes that accounted for a 28 point run by the Chargers. Chris Chambers had 7 receptions and a score against his old team, but that was it. The only other thing you can add is the team played hard to the end, but there are no moral victories.
With the defense providing little pressure, Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates repeatedly hit the Chiefs for big gains and two TD’s. Gates finished with 118 yards on 7 receptions. Rivers had 317 yards passing.
Ladainian Tomlinson only rushed for 39 yards, but has now passed Marcus Allen and Edgerrin James on the all time NFL rushing charts to move into 10th place.
Today was a step backward, but KC has three straight games at home with Denver, Buffalo and Cleveland and a chance to re-establish the momentum they had.
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