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2007 Kansas City Chiefs season
Head Coach Herman Edwards
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The 2007 Kansas City Chiefs season will begin with the team looking to improve on the 9-7 record from the 2006 and attempting to secure their first back-to-back playoff berth since 1995.

The 2007 season will mark the Chiefs' forty-fifth season in Kansas City, Missouri. The season will also be one of transition[1][2]—quarterback Trent Green was traded to Miami, leaving the door open for second-year quarterback Brodie Croyle or veteran Damon Huard to win the starting job. Huard was named starting quarterback on August 25.[3]

Head coach Herman Edwards will continue to build upon the Chiefs' roster with young players, mostly on defense, and help stabilize a once record-setting offensive line.[2] The Chiefs continue to rebuild a defense that may quietly creep its way back to respectability.[1][2]

The Lamar Hunt patch that will be worn by the 2007 Chiefs
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The Lamar Hunt patch that will be worn by the 2007 Chiefs

In 2007, the Chiefs will wear a special American Football League patch on their uniforms with the initials "LH" emblazoned inside the logo's football. It will honor their late owner and AFL founder, Lamar Hunt.

Schedule

The Chiefs' 2007 schedule was announced on April 11, 2007.[4][5][6]

*:Pending the NFL's flexible schedule policy

Pre-season
Week Date Opponent Result Kickoff Game site TV Record
1 August 11, 2007 Cleveland Browns L 16-12 6:30 PM CT Cleveland Browns Stadium CBS 0-1
2 August 16, 2007 Miami Dolphins L 11-10 7:00 PM CT Arrowhead Stadium ESPN 0-2
3 August 23, 2007 New Orleans Saints L 30-7 7:30 PM CT Arrowhead Stadium CBS 0-3
4 August 30, 2007 St. Louis Rams L 10-3 7:00 PM CT Edward Jones Dome CBS 0-4
Regular season
1 September 9, 2007 Houston Texans L 20-3 12:00 PM CT Reliant Stadium CBS 0-1
2 September 16, 2007 Chicago Bears L 20-10 3:15 PM CT Soldier Field CBS 0-2
3 September 23, 2007 Minnesota Vikings W 13-10 12:00 PM CT Arrowhead Stadium FOX 1-2
4 September 30, 2007 San Diego Chargers W 30-16 3:15 PM CT Qualcomm Stadium CBS 2-2
5 October 7, 2007 Jacksonville Jaguars L 17-7 12:00 PM CT Arrowhead Stadium CBS 2-3
6 October 14, 2007 Cincinnati Bengals W 27-20 12:00 PM CT Arrowhead Stadium CBS 3-3
7 October 21, 2007 Oakland Raiders TBD 3:05 PM CT McAfee Coliseum CBS
Week 8 — Bye
9 November 4, 2007 Green Bay Packers TBD 12:00 PM CT Arrowhead Stadium FOX
10 November 11, 2007 Denver Broncos TBD 12:00 PM CT Arrowhead Stadium CBS
11 November 18, 2007 Indianapolis Colts TBD 12:00 PM CT RCA Dome CBS *
12 November 25, 2007 Oakland Raiders TBD 12:00 PM CT Arrowhead Stadium CBS *
13 December 2, 2007 San Diego Chargers TBD 12:00 PM CT Arrowhead Stadium CBS *
14 December 9, 2007 Denver Broncos TBD 3:15 PM CT INVESCO Field at Mile High CBS *
15 December 16, 2007 Tennessee Titans TBD 12:00 PM CT Arrowhead Stadium CBS *
16 December 23, 2007 Detroit Lions TBD 12:00 PM CT Ford Field CBS *
17 December 30, 2007 New York Jets TBD 7:15 PM CT Giants Stadium NBC *

Active roster

Kansas City Chiefs roster
Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Wide Receivers

Tight Ends

 Offensive Linemen

Defensive Linemen

 Linebackers

Defensive Backs

Special Teams

 Reserve lists

Practice Squad


Rookies in italics
Roster updated 2007-10-17
Depth Chart • Transactions

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Offseason

Almost immediately after the Chiefs' loss to the eventual Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts in January 2007, the state of the team was brought into question. The Chiefs' off-season began with turmoil over the contract of Tony Gonzalez, and the long-term status of Trent Green in Kansas City.

New quarterback

For more details on the Trent Green trade controversy, see Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks.

For the first time in almost 20 years the Chiefs entered training camp with some doubt about their starting quarterback.[1]

"It’s going to be open for competition and that’s what’s good about it. If QB Trent Green decides to come back, it’s going to be the same three guys and they are going to compete. You have to leave it at that; let them compete for the position and see who wins out."
~Herman Edwards, in a March interview stating that the quarterback position would be up for grabs for 2007.[7]

Backup quarterback Damon Huard was signed to a three-year contract in February and Green was not only asked to restructure his contract but offered in trades to other teams. Backup quarterback Brodie Croyle, whom was drafted in 2006, is also in contention with Huard. The Chiefs had said Green would be welcome to return and compete for the job as well if he wasn’t traded.[8] After the draft had passed, Trent Green was still on the Chiefs' roster, but Green's agent stated that Green will not return to the Chiefs for the 2007 season.[9]

On June 5, the Chiefs traded Green to the Miami Dolphins.[10]

On August 25, Damon Huard was named the thirteenth starting quarterback in franchise history.[3]

Running back drama

As rumors spread concerning the Chiefs' quarterback situation, more emerged concerning their starting running back, Larry Johnson. The Kansas City Star, without citing a source, reported that the team had offered Johnson up for trade[1][11] in the weeks before the 2007 NFL Draft. The 27-year-old Johnson participated in all of the Chiefs' offseason program, but is entering the final year of his contract. Johnson reportedly made it clear he wants a deal worth more than the eight-year, $60 million contract San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson signed in 2005.[11] The Chiefs invited four running backs—California's Marshawn Lynch, Ohio State's Antonio Pittman, Florida State's Lorenzo Booker and Louisville's Kolby Smith—for interviews, and had said they were willing to draft a running back in the early rounds.[11] The Chiefs later selected Kolby Smith in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft.

On June 21, Johnson stated that he was willing to sit out the Chiefs' training camp unless he and the Chiefs reach an agreement on a new contract.[12] Johnson was absent at the start of training camp as contract talks were stalled.[13] On July 25, reports surfaced of former starting running back Priest Holmes informing the team that he would arrive at training camp on the third day of practice (Saturday, July 28). Holmes could either act as leverage to re-sign Johnson or even reclaim the starting position for himself if Johnson decides to sit out.[14] Holmes had not played since the middle of the 2005 season after suffering a severe neck injury against the San Diego Chargers.[14]

On August 21, Johnson and the Chiefs agreed to a five-year contract extension that locks Johnson with the Chiefs through the 2012 season.[15] As a result of this extension, Johnson is now the highest-paid running back in the NFL based on average salary per year. The contract is worth $45 million, with $19 million guaranteed. Of the guaranteed money, $12 million is the signing bonus and $7 million is guaranteed salary.[16]

On August 30, Johnson played his first game in the 2007 season, carrying the ball only 3 times in the first quarter of the Chiefs' matchup against the St. Louis Rams.

Suspensions

On April 27, defensive end Jared Allen was suspended for the first four games of the 2007 season.[17] Also, despite earlier stating that he would seek a trade, Allen announced that he will return to the Chiefs,[17] and signed a one-year contract.[18] On July 16, Allen's suspension was reduced to two games following an appeal.[19]

Free agency

The Chiefs had nineteen free-agent players heading into the 2007 off-season.[20][21]

Position Player Tag Date signed 2007 team Contract
DE Jared Allen RFA[22] May 22 Kansas City Chiefs One year[18]
OT Jordan Black UFA March 8[23] Houston Texans[23]
RB Dee Brown UFA Released N/A
FB Ronnie Cruz ERFA Released N/A
DT Ron Edwards UFA March 15[24] Kansas City Chiefs Four years[24]
LB Keyaron Fox RFA N/A Kansas City Chiefs N/A
LS Kendall Gammon UFA Released N/A
TE Tony Gonzalez RFA January 12[25] Kansas City Chiefs Five years[25]
LB Kris Griffin ERFA May 23 Cleveland Browns
QB Damon Huard UFA February 27[26][27] Kansas City Chiefs Three years[26]
LB Kawika Mitchell UFA March 27[28] New York Giants[28]
WR Samie Parker RFA N/A Kansas City Chiefs N/A
DT James Reed RFA April 17[29] Kansas City Chiefs Three years[29]
OT Kevin Sampson RFA N/A Kansas City Chiefs N/A
CB Benny Sapp RFA April 17[29] Kansas City Chiefs One year[29]
LB Rich Scanlon RFA N/A Kansas City Chiefs N/A
K Lawrence Tynes RFA May 22[30][29] New York Giants
CB Lenny Walls UFA March 25[31] St. Louis Rams[31]/N/A
DE Jimmy Wilkerson UFA March 17[32] Kansas City Chiefs One year[32]
RFA: Restricted free agent, UFA: Unrestricted free agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent

Team additions

On January 26, the Chiefs agreed to terms on a two-year deal with offensive tackle Ramiro Pruneda from Monterrey Tech in Monterrey, Mexico.[33]

On March 3, the Chiefs signed offensive tackle Damion McIntosh agreed to terms on a six-year contract.[34]

On March 6, middle linebacker Napoleon Harris agreed to a six-year deal with the Chiefs.[35][36]

On March 7, the Chiefs agreed to a contract with long snapper J. P. Darche.[37]

On March 10, the Chiefs welcomed back outside linebacker Donnie Edwards to the team by giving him a three year, $14 million contract.[38][39] Edwards began his career in Kansas City after being drafted in 1996, and spent five years with the San Diego Chargers before returning to the Chiefs.

On March 17, the Chiefs signed defensive tackle Alfonso Boone. Similar to the deal with Ron Edwards, Boone agreed to a four-year deal worth around $7-8 million.[40]

On March 29, strong safety Jon McGraw signed with the Chiefs on a two-year deal.[41]

On May 7, the Chiefs signed 16 undrafted rookie free agents.[42] Among those signed were, Tyron Brackenridge and Dimitri Patterson, both of whom remained on the Chiefs' 53-man roster.

On August 26, the Chiefs signed former Pro Bowler Eddie Drummond to a one-year contract.[43] The Chiefs also signed wide receiver Bobby Sippio to their practice squad.

Departures

On March 21, strong safety Sammy Knight and offensive tackle Kyle Turley were released. Turley was subsequently re-signed on July 21[44] after contemplating retirement.

On April 15, offensive guard Will Shields announced his retirement. In 14 seasons, Shields never missed a game, and he failed to start only one contest, his first regular-season outing, as a rookie in 1993.[45]

On April 25, the Chiefs traded wide receiver/kick returner Dante Hall to the St. Louis Rams for a fifth round pick, and both teams also swapped picks in the third round (Kansas City moved up two spots).[46]

On May 1, the Chiefs released defensive end Eric Hicks, and traded defensive tackle Ryan Sims to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for an undisclosed future draft pick.[47]

On May 22, the Chiefs traded kicker Lawrence Tynes to the New York Giants for an undisclosed future Draft pick in 2008[18]

On May 23, the Chiefs released linebacker Kris Griffin.

In June, reports surfaced concerning safety Greg Wesley and a trade to the Denver Broncos.[1] The teams had agreed on terms of draft-choice compensation, but the Chiefs have yet to sign off on the deal in fear of sending him to a division rival.[1] Wesley remained on the team heading into training camp.

On October 16, the Chiefs traded running back Michael Bennett to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for two future undisclosed draft picks in 2008 and 2009.[48]

Trent Green traded to Miami

On March 6, Chiefs general manager Carl Peterson announced that quarterback Trent Green was asked to restructure his contract to remain with the team.[49] Green was also granted permission to explore options of a trade to another team.[49][50] The February contract agreement with Damon Huard, who would have been an unrestricted free agent, was the first public indication that Green’s job was in danger.[49][51] The first team to have contacted the Chiefs' front office was the Miami Dolphins,[52] but Miami constantly disgreed in negotiations. The Dolphins offered a seventh round draft pick to the Chiefs, but the Chiefs declined, instead seeking a second round pick in exchange for Green.[8] The Detroit Lions,[8] and Cleveland Browns[8] were also interested in Green, whom are both looking for a veteran quarterback. Green had told the Chiefs that Miami was his preference[8] being that he previously worked under both head coach Cam Cameron and quarterbacks coach Terry Shea. On draft day, the Chiefs and Dolphins could not reach a deal to trade Green. The Chiefs changed their request to a fourth-round pick while the Dolphins offered a sixth round pick.[9] Green's agent reiterated that Green would not return to play for Kansas City.[9]

On June 5, the Chiefs agreed to trade Green to the Miami Dolphins for a conditional fifth round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, pending a physical from Green.[10] The pick can be upgraded to a fourth-rounder if Green reaches certain predetermined playing time and performance levels.[10]

2007 NFL Draft

Note: In 2006, the Chiefs traded their fourth round draft pick to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for running back Michael Bennett. The Chiefs also swapped third-round picks with the St. Louis Rams and also received a second fifth-round pick in a trade for Dante Hall.

Round Pick Name Position College Contract
1 23 Dwayne Bowe Wide receiver LSU Five years[53]
2 54 Claude "Turk" McBride Defensive end Tennessee Three years[54]
3 82 DeMarcus "Tank" Tyler Defensive tackle North Carolina State Three years"#wp-_note-Chiefs_sign_two_draft_picks">[55]
5 148 Kolby Smith Running back Louisville Three years"#wp-_note-Chiefs_sign_fifth-round_pick">[56]
160 Justin Medlock Kicker UCLA Three years[13]
6 196 Herbert Taylor Offensive tackle TCU Three years"#wp-_note-Chiefs_sign_two_draft_picks">[55]
7 231 Michael Allan Tight end Whitworth College (D-III) Three years"#wp-_note-Chiefs_sign_fifth-round_pick">[56]

Pre-season

Training camp

The Chiefs will conduct summer training camp in River Falls, Wisconsin at the University of Wisconsin for the 17th consecutive year in 2007. The team departed for River Falls on July 26 with the first day of practice held on July 27. Kansas City will hold joint practice sessions with the Minnesota Vikings on August 3 in Mankato, Minnesota and on August 4 in River Falls.[57] The Chiefs honored Greensburg, Kansas and the town's high school football team by wearing special baseball hats to practice and also help raise money to help buy equipment for the Rangers football team and cheerleading squad[58] following a devastating EF-5 tornado that destroyed the city.

The Chiefs' training camp will be featured on the NFL Films/HBO joint feature Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs.[59] The series, returning for its third season, and first in over four years, premiered Wednesday, August 8 at 10 PM EST, exclusively on HBO. Subsequent hour-long episodes will air each Wednesday at the same time, culminating with the season finale on September 5, with encore replays on Thursdays. [59]

Running back Larry Johnson and rookie wide receiver Dwayne Bowe were both absent at the beginning of training camp[13] as both of them were yet to agree on their contracts. Bowe signed his contract on August 5 after being absent for one week[53] while Johnson agreed to his contract extension on August 21, after missing 25 days of practice.[16] On August 16, Trent Green returned to Kansas City when the Chiefs hosted the Miami Dolphins and lost the game 11-10. The game marked the first time in NFL pre-season (or regular season) that a game finished with that score.[60] On August 23 the New Orleans Saints defeated the Chiefs 30-7 at Arrowhead Stadium.[61] The Chiefs and St. Louis Rams competed for the Missouri Governor's Cup on August 30 at the Edward Jones Dome, and the Chiefs lost possession of the Cup for the first time since 2005 with a 10-3 loss. The Chiefs also finished the preseason with an 0-4 record for the first time since the 2005 preseason.[62]

Regular season

Week 1: at Houston Texans

1 2 3 4 Total
Chiefs 0 0 3 0 3
Texans 0 10 7 3 20

at Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas

Game summary

The game started out slow for both the Texans and Chiefs, but with Kansas City poised to score first, rookie placekicker Justin Medlock missed a 30-yard field goal. The Texans used their second possession to advance to the red zone, but a pass from Matt Schaub intended for Andre Johnson was intercepted by Chiefs safety Jarrad Page in the end zone. Beginning the second quarter, Chiefs center Casey Wiegmann fumbled the ball, but it was recovered by quarterback Damon Huard. After a possession by the Texans, kick returned Eddie Drummond fumbled and recovered by Houston. The Texans capitalized on the turnover and scored first through a field goal. With just over six minutes left in the half, Matt Schaub completed a 77-yard pass to Andre Johnson, and the Texans secure their lead, 10-0. Beginning the third quarter, Chiefs fullback Kris Wilson appeared to have fumbled the football, although it was disputed whether or not he had possession. The fumble was recovered by Texans defensive end Mario Williams for a touchdown. The Chiefs finally scored, through a field goal, with thirty seconds remaining in the third quarter. For the first ten minutes of play in the fourth quarter, the Texans controlled the ball and kept the Chiefs' offense off the field. When the Chiefs received their first chance to score in the fourth quarter with just over five minutes remaining, they failed to capitalize on offense.

For only the second time in Texans history, the franchise won their opening day game. The Chiefs' Eddie Kennison pulled his hamstring on the team's first possession, and Patrick Surtain injured his shoulder.

RB Larry Johnson was limited by the Texans defense to just 43 yards on 10 carries.

Scoring summary

Q2 - HOU - 7:35 - Kris Brown 26 yard FG (HOU 3-0)

Q2 - HOU - 6:13 - 77 yard TD pass from Matt Schaub to Andre Johnson (Brown kick) (HOU 10-0)

Q3 - HOU - 14:15 - Mario Williams 28 yard fumble return TD (Brown kick) (HOU 17-0)

Q3 - KC - 0:30 - Justin Medlock 27 yard FG (HOU 17-3)

Q4 - HOU - 5:05 - Kris Brown yard FG (HOU 20-3)

Week 2: at Chicago Bears

1 2 3 4 Total
Chiefs 0 7 3 0 10
Bears 0 17 3 0 20

at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

  • Game time: 4:15 PM EST/3:15 PM CST
  • Game weather: 70°F (clear skies)
  • Game attendance: 62,095
  • Referee: Mike Carey
  • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz (play-by-play) and Phil Simms (color commentator)

Game summary

Following a road loss to the Texans, the Chiefs stayed on the road as they played the defending NFC champion Chicago Bears in a Week 2 interconference fight. After a scoreless first quarter, Kansas City got roasted in the second quarter with Bears QB Rex Grossman completed a 2-yard TD pass to OT John St. Clair, WR/PR Devin Hester returning a punt 73 yards for a touchdown, and kicker Robbie Gould getting a 47-yard field goal. The Chiefs got their score of the period with QB Damon Huard completing a 16-yard TD pass to rookie WR Dwayne Bowe. In the third quarter, Chicago increased its lead with Gould kicking a 38-yard field goal, while Kansas City tried to keep up with kicker Dave Rayner got a 45-yard field goal. However, with no score by any team in the fourth quarter, the score stood as it was.

With the loss, the Chiefs fell to 0-2.

RB Larry Johnson was only able to get 55 rushing yards on 16 carries, giving him a two-game total of only 98 rushing yards on 26 total carries.

Scoring summary

Q2 - CHI - 10:29 - 2 yard TD pass from Rex Grossman to John St. Clair (Robbie Gould kick) (CHI 7-0)

Q2 - CHI - 9:33 - Devin Hester 73 yard punt return TD (Gould kick) (CHI 14-0)

Q2 - CHI - 2:30 - Robbie Gould 47 yard FG (CHI 17-0)

Q2 - KC - 1:24 - 16 yard TD pass from Damon Huard to Dwayne Bowe (Dave Rayner kick) (CHI 17-7)

Q3 - CHI - 8:36 - Robbie Gould 38 yard FG (CHI 20-7)

Q3 - KC - 3:12 - Dave Rayner 45 yard FG (CHI 20-10)

Week 3: vs. Minnesota Vikings

1 2 3 4 Total
Vikings 7 3 0 0 10
Chiefs 0 3 3 7 13

at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST/12:00 PM CST
  • Game weather: 87°F (clear skies)
  • Game attendance: 78,038
  • Referee: Walt Anderson
  • TV announcers (FOX): Matt Vasgersian (play-by-play) and J.C. Pearson (color commentator)

Game summary

Still searching for their first win of the year, the Chiefs went home to play a Week 3 interconference duel with the Minnesota Vikings. Very much a tale of two halves, Minnesota dominated through most of the first half. Larry Johnson of the Chiefs was ineffective against the Minnesota defense while Adrian Peterson rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown (mostly in the first half). After making changes during halftime, the Chiefs returned with a passing game and an amped up defense. The Chiefs' Jared Allen, back from suspension, led the defense with eight tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble, shutting down the Vikings' offense. Chiefs' rookie Dwayne Bowe, with one reception coming into the game, benefited from the second half passing game with five receptions, including a touchdown.

With the win, the Chiefs improved to 1-2.

Scoring summary

Q1 - MIN - 10:02 - Adrian Peterson 11yd TD run (Ryan Longwell kick is good) (MIN 7-0)

Q2 - MIN - 9:18 - Ryan Longwell 22 yd field goal (MIN 10-0)

Q2 - KC - 3:32 - Dave Rayner 39 yd field goal (MIN 10-3)

Q3 - KC - 2:58 - Dave Rayner 49 yd field goal (MIN 10-6)

Q4 - KC - 9:23 - Dwayne Bowe 16 yd TD pass from Damon Huard (Dave Rayner kick is good) (KC 13-10)

Week 4: at San Diego Chargers

1 2 3 4 Total
Chiefs 0 6 10 14 30
Chargers 10 6 0 0 16

at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

Game summary

Coming off of a win at Arrowhead that gave Kansas City their first win of the season, they headed to San Diego to take on the Chargers and their new head coach, Norv Turner. Much like their previous game, the Chiefs began with a weak showing offensively before getting a lot of use out of their rookie wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, and a touchdown catch by Tony Gonzalez (his record-tying 62nd). The TD by Gonzalez tied him with Shannon Sharpe for the most touchdown receptions by a tight end. After another TD catch by Bowe, cornerback Tyron Brackenridge ran back a fumble by San Diego to effectively win the game for Kansas City.

Late into the fourth quarter, fans at Qualcomm Stadium voiced their displeasure with Turner by chanting "Marty! Marty! Marty!" in reference to former coach Marty Schottenheimer who was fired by the Chargers after their 2006 season.

The win put the Chiefs 2-2 and tied them with the Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders for first place in the AFC West. The win was also the 50th win in Herman Edwards' coaching career. Larry Johnson finally managed to get his first 100-yard game of the year with 123 yards on 25 carries.

Scoring summary

Q1 - SD - 8:19 - Nate Kaeding 24 yd field goal (SD 3-0)

Q1 - SD - 3:56 - LaDainian Tomlinson 5 yd TD run (Nate Kaeding kick is good) (SD - 10-0)

Q2 - KC - 11:10 - Dave Rayner 21 yd field goal (SD 10-3)

Q2 - SD - 6:55 - Nate Kaeding 51 yd field goal (SD 13-3)

Q2 - KC - 1:20 - Dave Rayner 25 yd field goal (SD 16-3)

Q2 - SD - 0:00 - Nate Kaeding 38 yd field goal (SD 16-6)

Q3 - KC - 5:28 - Dave Rayner 41 yd field goal (SD 16-9)

Q3 - KC - 1:50 - Tony Gonzalez 22 yd TD pass from Damon Huard (Dave Rayner kick is good) (Tied 16-16)

Q4 - KC - 11:46 - Dwayne Bowe 51 yd TD pass from Damon Huard (Dave Rayner kick is good) (KC 23-16)

Q4 - KC - 7:24 - Tyron Brackenridge 50 yd fumble return (Dave Rayner kick is good) (KC 30-16)

Week 5: Jacksonville Jaguars

1 2 3 4 Total
Jaguars 3 7 0 7 17
Chiefs 0 0 0 7 7

at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

Game summary

Coming off their divisonal road win over the Chargers, the Chiefs went home for a Week 5 intraconference duel with the Jacksonville Jaguars. In the first quarter, Kansas City trailed early as Jaguars kicker John Carney got a 20-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Chiefs continued to struggle as Jags RB Maurice Jones-Drew got a 52-yard TD run for th only score of the period. After a scoreless third quarter, Jacksonville sealed the game with QB David Garrard completing a 3-yard TD pass to WR Dennis Northcutt. After that, QB Damon Huard, who struggled all game (19/30 for 196 yards and 1 Interception), was benched for Brodie Croyle. He would help Kansas City avoid a shutout by completing a 13-yard TD pass to WR Samie Parker on the very last offensive play of the game.

With the loss, the Chiefs fell to 2-3. The fourth-quarter touchdown was the first second-half touchdown by any Chiefs opponent since the Texans' touchdown in the third quarter of Week 1. Entering the game, the Chiefs' dominant second-half defense led the league with just an average 1.5 points allowed per game.[63]

Scoring summary

Q1 - JAC - 0:00 - John Carney 20 yard FG (JAC 3-0)

Q2 - JAC - 8:36 - Maurice Jones-Drew 52 yard TD run (Carney kick) (JAC 10-0)

Q4 - JAC -8:26 - Dennis Northcutt 3 yard TD pass from David Garrard (Carney kick) (JAC 17-0)

Q4 - KC - 0:00 - Samie Parker 13 yard TD pass from Brodie Croyle (JAC 17-7)

Week 6: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

1 2 3 4 Total
Bengals 7 0 0 13 20
Chiefs 10 10 0 7 27

at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST/12:00 PM CST
  • Game weather: 76°F (Partly Cloudy)
  • Game attendance: 76,846
  • Referee: John Parry
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan (play-by-play) and Rich Gannon (color commentator)

Game Summary

Hoping to rebound from their loss to the Jaguars, the Chiefs stayed at home for their Week 6 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. In the first quarter, Kansas City drew first blood with kicker Dave Rayner getting a 32-yard field goal. The Bengals would take the lead with QB Carson Palmer completing a 42-yard TD pass to WR T. J. Houshmandzadeh. Fortunately, the Chiefs retook the lead with QB Damon Huard completing a 3-yard TD pass to TE Tony Gonzalez. With the touchdown, Gonzalez surpassed Shannon Sharpe's record for the most TD catches by a tight end with his 63rd career TD reception.

In the second quarter, Kansas City increased its lead with RB Larry Johnson getting an 8-yard TD run (which was the first rushing TD by a Chiefs RB this year), along with Rayner ending the half with a 20-yard field goal. At halftime, former Chiefs safety Albert Lewis was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame.

After a scoreless third quarter, Cincinnati began to fight back as kicker Shayne Graham got a 33-yard field goal. After Kansas City increased its lead with Huard hooking up with Gonzalez again on a 26-yard TD pass, the Bengals nearly managed to tie the game with Palmer hooking up with Houshmandzadeh again on a 30-yard TD pass, along with Graham kicking a 36-yard field goal. K.C. managed to recover the onside kick and get the victory.

With the win, the Chiefs improved to 3-3.

Scoring Summary

Q1 - KC - 9:39 - Dave Rayner 32 yard field goal (KC 3 - 0)
Q1 - CIN - 7:39 - T. J. Houshmandzadeh 42 yard touchdown pass from Carson Palmer. Shayne Graham extra point. (Cin 7 - 3)
Q1 - KC - 0:53 - Tony Gonzalez 3 yard touchdown pass from Damon Huard. Dave Rayner extra point. (KC 10 - 7)
Q2 - KC - 6:27 - Larry Johnson 8 yard touchdown run. Dave Rayner extra point. (KC 17 - 7)
Q2 - KC - 0:00 - Dave Rayner 20 yard field goal. (KC 20 - 7)
Q4 - CIN - 13:54 - Shayne Graham 33 yard field goal. (KC 20 - 10)
Q4 - KC - 8:03 - Tony Gonzalez 26 yard touchdown pass from Damon Huard. Dave Rayner extra point. (KC 27 - 10)
Q4 - CIN - 5:03 - T. J. Houshmandzadeh 30 yard touchdown pass from Carson Palmer. Shayne Graham extra point. (KC 27 - 17)
Q4 - CIN - 0:18 - Shayne Graham 36 yard field goal. (KC 27 - 20)

Week 7: at Oakland Raiders

For more details on this topic, see Chiefs-Raiders rivalry.
1 2 3 4 Total
Chiefs 0 0 0 0 0
Raiders 0 0 0 0 0

at McAfee Coliseum, Oakland, California

  • Game time: 4:00 PM EST/12:00 PM PST
  • Game weather: TBD
  • Game attendance: TBD
  • Referee: TBD
  • TV announcers (CBS): TBD

Season statistics

All statistics through week six of the 2007 season (October 6, 2007).


Offense

Yards per game: 294.3 (#26 in NFL)[64]

Total yards in season: 1,766 (#18 in NFL)[64]

Points per game: 15 (#27 in NFL)[64]

Quarterback rating (Damon Huard): 83.9 (#15 in NFL)[65]

Rushing yards: 449 (#27 in NFL)[64]

Rushing yards per game: 74.8 (#30 in NFL)[64]

Passing yards: 1317 (#13 in NFL)[64]

Passing yards per game: 219.5 (#17 in NFL)[64]

Defense

Yards per game: 312.2 (#10 in NFL)[66]

Rushing yards allowed per game: 117.7 (#20 in NFL)[66]

Passing yards allowed per game: 194.5 (#7 in NFL)[66]

Points allowed in season: 103 (#13 in NFL)[66]

Points allowed per game: 17.2 (#10 in NFL)[66]

Tackles by a single player: LB Donnie Edwards — 37 (T-#10 in NFL)[67]

Quarterback sacks: DE Jared Allen — 6 (T-#2 in NFL)[67]

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