- 2006 Kansas City Chiefs season
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Arrowhead Stadium ,Kansas City, Missouri "On
October 1 , the Chiefs hosted theSan Francisco 49ers atArrowhead Stadium . Coach Herman Edwards confirmed Trent Green would not play in the game. [ [http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/KC/9684476 Chiefs QB Green ruled out of 49ers game] "Associated Press",25 September 2006 ] The game was broadcast on FOX at noon Kansas City time.The Chiefs defense shut out the 49ers high scoring offense, forcing two interceptions and three forced fumbles. Quarterback
Alex Smith was held to 92 yards passing and the 49ers to 93 yards rushing. In their first three games, the 49ers had given up only four sacks, [Tucker, Doug. [http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/sports/football/nfl/kansas_city_chiefs/15655776.htm Chiefs Crush 49ers 41-0] "Associated Press",2 October 2006 .] but against the Chiefs, they allowed five total sacks.Quarterback Damon Huard completed 18 of 23 passes for 208 yards and two passing touchdowns. While compiling a 133.3 passer rating - 158.3 is perfect - Huard was hardly ever touched or even hurried by a San Francisco defense which had rung up 12 sacks in its first three games. The game marked the first shutout for the Chiefs defense since
December 1 , 2002, and the 49ers their first shutout since 2004 and only their second since 1977.Week 5: at Arizona Cardinals
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Arrowhead Stadium ,Kansas City, Missouri "On
October 22 , the Chiefs returned to Arrowhead to face division rivals, theSan Diego Chargers . The game was broadcast onCBS at noon Kansas City time.Trent Green had been ruled out to start in the game, but has been cleared by doctors to begin practicing with the squad. [Mortensen, Chris. [http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2633846 Chiefs quarterback Green cleared to practice next week] "ESPN.com",
21 October 2006 .]Ronnie Cruz , the Chiefs' only fullback, is out for the year following an unspecified knee injury. [Teicher, Adam. [http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/sports/15776363.htm Chiefs Notebook: Cruz out for the season] "Kansas City Star",17 October 2006 .] Tight end Kris Wilson took over for Cruz. [Teicher, Adam. [http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/sports/15792920.htm?source=rss&channel=kansascity_sports Chief getting into game] "Kansas City Star",19 October 2006 .] The Chiefs also signed fullback [http://www.kcchiefs.com/player/greg_hanoian Greg Hanoian] in the days before the game to add depth to the position. [ [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/10/18/welbourn.chiefs/index.html?section=si_nfl Chiefs place FB Ronnie Cruz on IR, add FB Greg Hanoian] "Sports Illustrated",18 October 2006 .]The game started with the Chiefs forcing turnovers on San Diego's first four possessions. Damon Huard later converted turnovers with two touchdown passes. Jared Allen forced a fumble from quarterback
Philip Rivers , recovered by Tamba Hali. The Chiefs took advantage of the turnover by scoring a touchdown with Eddie Kennison, making the lead 14-0. The Chargers would kick a field goal and the Chiefs would respond with a 15-yard field goal extending the lead to 20-3. The Chargers would not go into halftime with a 17-point deficit, so they kicked another field goal with 5 minutes to halftime.The game was tied for the rest of the fourth quarter until 33 seconds remained when Damon Huard led the Chiefs to a 52-yard gain with 3 passes--two of them to Tony Gonzalez for 37 yards. The gain by Gonzalez set up for a the game winning field goal by kicker Lawrence Tynes. With 11 seconds left in the game, with the Chiefs trying to avoid overtime, Tynes connected on a career long 53-yard kick which later gave the Chiefs the victory, 30-27.
Week 8: vs. Seattle Seahawks
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Dolphin Stadium ,Miami, Florida "On
November 12 , the Chiefs traveled toDolphin Stadium to play theMiami Dolphins . The Chiefs entered the game with a three-game winning streak and the Dolphins entered with an upset victory over the previously undefeatedChicago Bears . The game was broadcast onCBS at 1pmMiami time.In a
November 7 press conference, Herm Edwards backed off on the subject of whether Trent Green will retain his starting role. [ [http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/KC/9785635 Chiefs' Edwards non-committal on QB decision] , "NFL.com",7 November 2006 .] [ [http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2653080 Edwards backs off commitment to reinserting Green] "Associated Press",7 November 2006 .] OnElection Day , Chiefs' fans were asked to vote for their choice of starting quarterback on "The Kansas City Star's" website. [ [http://forums.kansascity.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=kr-kcsports&msg=77287.1&ctx=1 POLL: Who should start at quarterback for the Chiefs?] "Kansas City Star",7 November 2006 .] Damon Huard won the poll with 58%. The vote did not determine Edwards' decision, and was strictly for the fan's input.Pro Bowler Brian Waters missed the game [Teicher, Adam. [http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/sports/15946334.htm Chiefs in thick of division race] "Kansas City Star",
7 November 2006 ] and several other Chiefs players--including Derrick Johnson and Greg Wesley--missed the game with their own injuries. Kansas City was 3-for-14 on third-down conversions and had the ball for only 24 minutes throughout the game.The Chiefs were shut out by the end of the first half, the first time Miami had not allowed their opponents to score all season. After the second half, the Chiefs began to regain their ground. A fumble by Ronnie Brown gave Kansas City's Jared Allen 20-yards to recover and put the Chiefs in the red zone. Larry Johnson would finish the opportunity from the turnover and score from 2-yards out for a touchdown. The Chiefs now trailed 10-13 following an XPA by Lawrence Tynes.
The Chiefs regained the ball after a failed offensive drive by Miami with 3:10 left in the game. A costly sack by former Chiefs player
Vonnie Holliday would put Damon Huard back within 5-yards of the end zone. The Chiefs would not be able to rally back from the 3-point deficit following an incomplete pass to Tony Gonzalez. The Dolphins ran the clock out for their third win of the season, and Kansas City's first loss in three games.Week 11: vs. Oakland Raiders
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Cleveland Browns Stadium ,Cleveland, Ohio "On
December 3 , the Chiefs traveled toOhio to battle theCleveland Browns following a 10-day break. The Chiefs looked to secure a three-game win streak over the Browns, who suffered from a 1-14 home record in December since 1999. The game was broadcast on CBS at noon Cleveland time.On
November 28 , it was announced that former Chiefs starting running backPriest Holmes would not return for the remainder of the 2006 season, along with Chiefs cornerbackWilliam Bartee . Holmes has not played sinceOctober 30 , 2005, when he was injured on a hit by Chargers linebackerShawne Merriman in a game at San Diego. The injury left him with head and neck trauma, diagnosed by three spinal specialists. [ [http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/KC/9834439 Chiefs RB Holmes won't play in 2006] "NFL.com",28 November 2006 .]Before halftime, the Browns tied the game with another touchdown, 14-14. Kansas City began the second half and Eddie Kennison racked in 39 yards with a pass from Trent Green. The Chiefs moved up field and capped off another offensive drive with a touchdown from Kris Wilson. The play was challenged by Cleveland, but upheld. The Chiefs appeared to have sealed the win as they were up 28-14 with twelve minutes left in the game.
Cleveland fought back by finding holes in the Kansas City defense. A 54-yard pass to
Jason Wright set the Browns up for a score.Steve Heiden caught a 6-yard pass for a touchdown, placing the Browns within a possession, 28-21. The Browns moved 81 yards in three and half minutes. Kansas City never found its offensive power again: a failed offensive drive gave the Browns possession again. With forty seconds remaining in the game, the Chiefs gave up another touchdown: a 3-yard pass toSteve Heiden tied the game. The Chiefs called a timeout with five seconds remaining but were clearly out ofLawrence Tynes ' range for a game-winning field goal. A short pass to Tony Gonzalez, intending to reach out of bounds to stop the clock, led the game into overtime.The Chiefs won the toss in overtime but incomplete passes barred them from winning their eighth game of the season. The game marked the second time this season that the Chiefs could not stop a team in overtime from advancing to the red zone and their second overtime loss from a field goal.
Week 14: Baltimore Ravens
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McAfee Coliseum ,Oakland, California "On
December 23 , the Chiefs visited the Oakland Raiders for a Saturday night game. The game was broadcasted on theNFL Network and local Oakland and Kansas City television at 5pm Oakland time. Former Chiefs head coachDick Vermeil helped announce the game withBryant Gumbel on NFL Network. The Chiefs had lost three straight and the Raiders lost seven in a row. The Raiders themselves had not beat the Chiefs in four years and were looking for their first division win since 2004.Kansas City managed to hold Oakland throughout the first quarter while
Lawrence Tynes managed to get a 29-yard field goal. Kansas City'sJared Allen recovered a fumble from Oakland'sAndrew Walter after Walter was sandwiched by Allen andKawika Mitchell . In the third quarter, the Raiders would get yet another field goal as Janikowski got one from 53 yards out. It would be the final score from Oakland of the night, and the third field goal. Kansas City looked to extend their lead with a kick from Lawrence Tynes but the kick was missed wide right. Kansas City still had the lead, 17-6.The Chiefs became the first team to ever win eight straight against the Raiders. The Raiders (2-13) have lost eight straight overall and matched the franchise record for losses in a season set when they went 1-13 in 1962 -- the season before Davis arrived to coach and eventually own the team. Associated Press. [http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=261223013 Chiefs are first team to win eight straight over Raiders] "ESPN.com",
24 December 2006 .]Larry Johnson has 398 yards rushing in three starts against the Raiders, and his 10 touchdowns in six games are his most against any opponent. Johnson broke
Christian Okoye 's club record of 370 carries in a season. Johnson's 31 carries gave him 383. With the win, Kansas City snapped its three-game skid, improved its record to 8-7, while the Raiders lost their eighth straight game of the season.Week 17: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
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The Chiefs were a 50-to-1 bet and the longest shot to win the Super Bowl, according to odds posted
January 3 ,2007 by online sportsbook PinnacleSports.com. Pinnacle pegged Kansas City at 30-1 to win the AFC title and a berth in the big game. [ [http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/sports/16378450.htm Chiefs Notebook | Huard makes like Manning] "Kansas City Star",4 January 2007 .] The Chiefs held the sixth seed in the AFC playoff bracket, the same berth as the previous year's Super Bowl championPittsburgh Steelers . The Chiefs were eliminated by the Colts in the first round of the playoffs, losing by a score of 23-8.National Football League playoffs, 2006-07
AFC Wild-Card Playoffs: at Indianapolis Colts
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Division standings
eason statistics
Offense
Total yards in season: 5,143 (#16 in NFL)
Points per game: 20.7 (#15 in NFL)
Quarterback rating: [Cite web| url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/statistics?stat=pass&pos=def&league=nfl&season=2&year=2006| title=NFL Passing Stats, 2006| publisher=ESPN.com| accessdate=2007-01-01|] QB
Damon Huard , 98.0 (#2 in NFL)Rushing yards: [Cite web| url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/statistics?stat=rush&pos=def&league=nfl&season=2&year=2006| title=NFL Rushing Stats, 2006| publisher=ESPN.com| accessdate=2007-01-01|] RB Larry Johnson, 1,789 (#2 in NFL)
Total touchdowns: [Cite web| url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/statistics?stat=score&pos=def&league=nfl&season=2&year=2006| title=NFL Scoring Stats, 2006| publisher=ESPN.com| accessdate=2007-01-01|] RB Larry Johnson, 19 (#2 in NFL)
Defense
Total yards in season: 5,262 (#16 in NFL)
Points per game: 19.7 (T-#11 in NFL)
Final roster
Notes and references
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