2007 Kansas City Chiefs season
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The 2007
Kansas City Chiefs
season began with the team looking to improve on their 9-7 record in 2006
and attempting to secure the franchise's first back-to-back playoff berth since 1995
. The season ended with a nine game losing streak, the team's first since 1987
and a 4-12 record. It was the Chiefs' first season with twelve losses since 1978
.
Considered a year of transition, the 2007 season marked the Chiefs' forty-fifth season in Kansas City, Missouri
, and final before renovations began at Arrowhead Stadium
.
Quarterback
Trent Green
was traded to the Miami Dolphins, leaving the door open for second-year quarterback Brodie Croyle
or back-up quarterback
Damon Huard
to win the starting job. Huard was named starting quarterback on August 25 for the team's first game of the season, but Croyle replaced him after Huard was injured in the game against Denver in Week 10.
Five different running backs were used after Larry Johnson was injured in Week 9 against Green Bay
. The team also had no stability at quarterback with Croyle and Huard, who both nursed injuries throughout the season, while their offensive line depleted following the retirement of their former Pro Bowl guard Will Shields
.
To honor their late team owner and founder Lamar Hunt
, the Chiefs wore a special American Football League
patch on their uniforms with the initials "LH" emblazoned inside the logo's football.
The Chiefs' December 30 game against the Jets was originally scheduled to air on NBC Sunday Night Football
, but the game was moved to CBS
in favor of a Titans-Colts matchup with playoff implications.
in Kansas City.
Reserve quarterback Damon Huard
was signed to a three-year contract in February and Trent Green
was not only asked to restructure his contract, but also offered in trades to other teams. Quarterback Brodie Croyle
, who was drafted in 2006
, was in contention with Huard to succeed Green throughout the offseason. The Chiefs had said that Green would be welcome to return and compete for the job as well if he wasn’t traded, but Green refused. After the draft had passed, Trent Green
was still listed on the Chiefs' roster, but Green's agent stated that Green would not return to the Chiefs for the 2007 season. On June 5, the Chiefs traded Green to the Miami Dolphins
.
On August 25, Damon Huard
was named the starting quarterback for the season opener against the Houston Texans
. Croyle was chosen to be the starter months later on November 12.
, Larry Johnson. The Kansas City Star, without citing a source, reported that the team had offered Johnson up for trade in the weeks before the 2007 NFL Draft
. The 27-year-old Johnson participated in all of the Chiefs' off-season program, but was entering the final year of his contract. Johnson reportedly made it clear he wanted a deal worth more than the eight-year, $60 million contract San Diego Chargers
running back
LaDainian Tomlinson
signed in 2005
. 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. 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. Johnson was absent at the start of training camp as contract talks were stalled. 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 was considered to be either acting as leverage to re-sign Johnson or even reclaim the starting position for himself if Johnson had decided to sit out. Holmes had not played since the middle of the 2005 season
after suffering a severe neck injury against the San Diego Chargers
, but remained on the team's payroll and roster.
On August 21, Johnson and the Chiefs agreed to a five-year contract extension that secured Johnson's status with the Chiefs through the 2012 season. As a result of this extension, Johnson became 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.
On August 30, Johnson played his first pre-season game in the 2007 exhibition season, carrying the ball only 3 times in the first quarter of the Chiefs' match-up against the St. Louis Rams
.
Jared Allen
was suspended for the first four games of the 2007 season. Also, despite earlier stating that he would seek a trade, Allen announced that he would return to the Chiefs, and signed a one-year contract. On July 16, Allen's suspension was reduced to two games following an appeal.
In January, the Chiefs agreed to terms on a two-year deal with offensive tackle Ramiro Pruneda
from Monterrey Tech
in Monterrey, Mexico.
In March, the Chiefs signed both offensive tackle Damion McIntosh
and middle linebacker
Napoleon Harris
to six-year contracts. The team also signed long snapper
J. P. Darche. outside linebacker Donnie Edwards
, defensive tackle Alfonso Boone
, and strong safety Jon McGraw
.
In May, the Chiefs signed 16 undrafted rookie free agents for OTA's. Among those signed were Tyron Brackenridge
and Dimitri Patterson
, both of whom remained on the Chiefs' 53-man roster throughout the season.
In August, the Chiefs signed kick returner
Eddie Drummond
to a one-year contract. The Chiefs also signed wide receiver
Bobby Sippio
to their practice squad.
Throughout the season, the Chiefs used three different kickers
. Rookie Justin Medlock
started only one game (at Houston) before his release the following day due to his poor performance in the game, as well as the pre-season. Dave Rayner
was acquired through waivers from Green Bay
, but later released after a Week 12 loss to Oakland. Lastly, Kansas City acquired John Carney after his release from Jacksonville
, and remained on the active roster through the end of the season.
and offensive tackle Kyle Turley
were released. Turley was subsequently re-signed on July 21 after contemplating retirement.
On April 15, offensive guard Will Shields
announced his retirement. 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).
In May, the Chiefs released defensive end
Eric Hicks and linebacker Kris Griffin
, and traded defensive tackle Ryan Sims
to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
for 2009 NFL Draft
selection. Kansas City also traded kicker
Lawrence Tynes
to the New York Giants
.
In June, reports surfaced concerning safety Greg Wesley
and a trade to the Denver Broncos
. The teams had agreed on terms of draft-choice compensation, but the Chiefs did not finalize the trade in fear of sending him to a division rival. Wesley remained on the team throughout the entire season.
In October, the Chiefs traded running back
Michael Bennett to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
for two future undisclosed draft picks in 2008 and 2009.
On November 21, running back
Priest Holmes retired from the NFL.
On March 6, Chiefs general manager
Carl Peterson
announced that quarterback Trent Green
was asked to restructure his contract to remain with the team. Green was also granted permission to explore options of a trade to another team. 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. The first team to have contacted the Chiefs' front office was the Miami Dolphins
, but Miami constantly disagreed 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. The Detroit Lions, and Cleveland Browns were also interested in Green, whom are both looking for a veteran quarterback. Green had told the Chiefs that Miami was his preference 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. As weeks passed with some believing that Green would remain with the Chiefs, Green's agent reiterated that Green would not return to play for Kansas City.
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. The pick can be upgraded to a fourth-round selection if Green were to reach certain predetermined playing time and performance levels. Green was injured while playing with the Dolphins, and missed most of the season, resulting in a fifth-round selection for Kansas City for 2008.
Note: In 2006
, the Chiefs traded their fourth round draft pick to the New Orleans Saints
in exchange for running back Michael Bennett.
on August 3 in Mankato, Minnesota
and on August 4 in River Falls. 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 following a devastating EF-5
tornado
that destroyed the city
.
The Chiefs' training camp was featured on the NFL Films
–HBO joint feature Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs
. The series, returning for its third season, and first in over four years, premiered Wednesday, August 8. Hour-long episodes aired each week, concluding on September 5.
Running back
Larry Johnson and rookie wide receiver
Dwayne Bowe
were both absent at the beginning of training camp due to contract disputes. Bowe signed his contract on August 5 after being absent for one week, while Johnson agreed to his contract extension on August 21 after missing 25 days of practice. Priest Holmes
arrived at camp on July 28 and was placed on the physically unable to perform
list. Damon Huard
and Brodie Croyle
battled for the starting quarterback position, and Huard was chosen on August 25.
hosted the Chiefs on August 11 in the team's first pre-season game and defeated Kansas City 16-12. 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 history that any game (regular or exhibition season) finished with that score. On August 23, the New Orleans Saints
defeated the Chiefs 30-7 at Arrowhead Stadium. 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 pre-season with an 0-4 record for the first time since the 2005 preseason
.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coming off their divisional road win over the Chargers, the Chiefs went home for a Week 5 intra-conference 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 the 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.
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.
Coming off their home win over the Bengals, the Chiefs flew to McAfee Coliseum
for a Week 7 AFC West duel with their arch-enemy, the Oakland Raiders
. In the first quarter, Kansas City drew first blood with kicker Dave Rayner
getting a 41-yard field goal in the first quarter and a 31-yard field goal in the second quarter. In the third quarter, the Raiders took the lead with QB Daunte Culpepper
completing a 21-yard TD pass to WR Ronald Curry
for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, K.C. regained the lead with RB Larry Johnson getting a 1-yard TD pass (with a failed 2-point conversion). Oakland managed to get within striking distance as kicker Sebastian Janikowski
got a 37-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Raiders tried to get into position to win the game. Fortunately, Kansas City's defense eliminated any hope that Oakland had of winning.
With the win, not only did the Chiefs improve to 4-3 heading into their bye week, but it also marked their 9th-straight win over their hated rival.
Coming off of their bye week, the Chiefs were at home for a Week 9 interconference duel with the Green Bay Packers
. After a scoreless first quarter, Kansas City trailed early on in the second quarter with Packers kicker Mason Crosby
getting a 48-yard and a 36-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Chiefs took the lead with RB Larry Johnson getting a 1-yard TD run.
In the third quarter, K.C. trailed again as Green Bay QB Brett Favre
completed a 13-yard TD pass to WR Greg Jennings
for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Kansas City went back into the lead with QB Damon Huard
completing a 30-yard TD pass to Johnson, yet the Packers went into the lead again as Crosby kicked a 32-yard field goal. Afterwards, K.C. went back to work as Huard completed a 17-yard TD pass to TE Tony Gonzalez (with RB Priest Holmes
getting the 2-point conversion run). Unforutnately, Green Bay would pull away as Favre & Jennings hooked up with each other again on a 60-yard TD pass, along with Crosby nailing a 45-yard field goal, and CB Charles Woodson
sealing the win by returning an interception 46 yards for a touchdown.
With the loss, the Chiefs fell to 4-4.
Hoping to rebound from their home loss to the Packers, the Chiefs stayed at home for an AFC West duel with the Denver Broncos
. With RB Larry Johnson out with an injury, RB Priest Holmes
would be making his first start in more than two seasons.
In the first quarter, Kansas City trailed early as Broncos kicker Jason Elam
managed to get a 44-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Chiefs managed to tie the game with kicker Dave Rayner
getting a 38-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Kansas City took the lead with Safety Bernard Pollard
blocking a punt from deep within Denver territory. The ball would roll the back of the endzone for a safety. However, the Broncos went back into the lead with Elam getting a 50-yard field goal. The Chiefs would take the halftime lead as Rayner kicked a 36-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, K.C. trailed big as Denver RB Selvin Young
got a 20-yard TD pass, while LB Nate Webster
returned a fumble 17 yards for a touchdown. Even worse, starting-QB Damon Huard
would leave the game on that play due to a concussion. Back-up QB Brodie Croyle
took over the Chiefs offense for the remainder of the game. Later in the period, K.C. tried to rally as Rayner nailed a 39-yard field goal. Unfortunately, in the fourth quarter, the Broncos sealed the win with QB Jay Cutler
completing an 18-yard TD pass to TE Daniel Graham
.
With the loss, not only did the Chiefs fall to 4-5, but it ended their 8-game home winning streak against division opponents.
Priest Holmes, in his first start in over two years, ran 20 times for 65 yards, along with catching 2 passes for 14 yards.
Trying to snap a two-game losing skid, the Chiefs flew to the RCA Dome
for a Week 12 intraconference duel against the defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts
, in a rematch of last year's wildcard battle. This would be the game in which second-year quarterback Brodie Croyle
would be given the start.
After a scoreless first quarter, Kansas City struck first with kicker Dave Rayner
getting a 47-yard field goal. The Colts would tie the game before halftime as kicker Adam Vinatieri
managed to get a 27-yard field goal. In the third quarter, Indianapolis took the lead as RB Joseph Addai
got a 3-yard TD run. The Chiefs would respond and tie the game with Croyle completing a 19-yard TD pass to rookie WR Dwayne Bowe
. Unfortunately, in the fourth quarter, the Colts sealed the win as Vinatieri nailed the game-winning 24-yard field goal.
With their third-straight loss, the Chiefs fell to 4-6.
The game was also the final outing of Priest Holmes, who suffered a neck injury in the fourth quarter. Holmes announced his retirement later into the week on November 21.
Trying to snap a three-game skid, the Chiefs went home for a Week 12 AFC West rematch with the Oakland Raiders
. In the first quarter, Kansas City trailed early as Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski
managed to get a 25-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Chiefs regained the lead as rookie RB Kolby Smith
managed to get a 10-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Oakland played catch-up as Janikowski kicked a 54-yard field goal. Kansas City improved its lead before halftime as kicker Dave Rayner
nailed a 30-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Raiders regained the lead with RB LaMont Jordan
getting a 5-yard TD run. The Chiefs would respond with Smith getting a 5-yard TD run. However, in the fourth quarter, Oakland regained the lead with RB Justin Fargas
getting a 14-yard TD run. Kansas City tried to come back, but the Raiders held on for the win.
With their fourth-straight loss, not only did the Chiefs fall to 4-7, but it snapped their nine-game winning streak against the Raiders. This would be the first time since 2004 that Kansas City had dropped four-straight games.
Kolby Smith, in his first game starting in absence of Larry Johnson, had 31 carries for 150 yards on the day.
Trying to snap a four-game skid, the Chiefs stayed at home for a Week 13 AFC West rematch with the San Diego Chargers
. In the first quarter, Kansas City took the early lead with newly acquired kicker John Carney getting a 38-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Chargers got on the board with kicker Nate Kaeding
getting a 25-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Chiefs regained the lead with QB Damon Huard
completing a 2-yard TD pass to DE Jared Allen
. Afterwards, San Diego tied the game again as QB Philip Rivers
completed a 38-yard TD pass to WR Vincent Jackson
.
In the second quarter, the Chargers took the lead and the win with RB LaDainian Tomlinson
getting a 31-yard TD run in the third quarter and a 28-yard TD run in the fourth quarter.
With their fifth-straight loss, Kansas City fell to 4-8. This also marked the first time since 2001 that the Chiefs have lost four-straight home games.
Trying to snap a five-game skid, the Chiefs flew to INVESCO Field at Mile High
for a Week 14 AFC West rematch with the Denver Broncos
. In the first quarter, Kansas City trailed early as Broncos QB Jay Cutler
completed a 21-yard TD pass to WR Brandon Stokley
, along with RB Travis Henry
getting a 1-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Chiefs would get their only score of the game as QB Brodie Croyle
completed a 15-yard TD pass to TE Tony Gonzalez.
Afterwards, Denver took over as Cutler completed a 8-yard TD pass to WR Brandon Marshall
, while kicker Jason Elam
managed to get a 37-yard field goal. In the third quarter, the Broncos sealed the win with Elam nailing another 37-yard field goal, while Cutler completed a 2-yard TD pass to TE Daniel Graham
, along with a 13-yard TD pass to Marshall.
With their sixth-straight loss (their longest losing streak since 1987), Kansas City fell to 4-9.
Trying to snap a six-game slide, the Chiefs went home for a Week 15 intraconference duel with the Tennessee Titans
. In the first quarter, Kansas City trailed early as Titans QB Vince Young
completed a 16-yard TD pass to WR Roydell Williams
for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Chiefs tied the game with QB Brodie Croyle
completed a 10-yard TD pass to WR Samie Parker
. Tennessee would respond with kicker Rob Bironas
getting a 37-yard field goal, yet Kansas City regained the lead before halftime as Croyle completed a 9-yard TD pass to FB Kris Wilson.
In the third quarter, the Titans crept close as Bironas kicked a 37-yard field goal, yet the Chiefs answered with kicker John Carney getting a 36-yard field goal. However, Tennessee retook the lead with Young and Williams hooking up with each other again on a 41-yard TD pass. In the fourth quarter, the Titans sealed the win as Bironas nailed a 40-yard and a 25-yard field goal.
With the loss, not only did Kansas City fall to 4-10, but it also marked the first time since 1987 that the Chiefs dropped seven-straight games.
Trying to halt a six-game losing streak, the Lions returned home to Ford Field for an interconference matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs
, losers of seven games in a row. Detroit got on the board early with an 11-yard TD run from T.J. Duckett and a safety off a blocked Dustin Colquitt
punt. In the second quarter, the Lions opened up a 19-0 lead with a Jason Hanson
field goal and a Paris Lenon
interception return for a touchdown. After the interception, Chiefs quarterback Brodie Croyle tried to stop Lenon in his return, but injured his wrist and sat out the remainder of the game. Damon Huard filled in, and nearly brought Kansas City back with its first win since October. A 3-yard run from RB Jackie Battle
and a 1-yard pass from Huard to Jared Allen, whom made his second touchdown catch on offense this season, made the game 19-14. The Lions' Jason Hanson
added two more field goals in the second half and the Chiefs could not convert a two-point conversion to Tony Gonzalez in the 3rd after a Dwayne Bowe
receiving TD. Detroit held KC off, 25-20, ending their long skid. However, this would be the Lions' last win until week three of the 2009 season.
With their eighth consecutive loss, the Chiefs fell to 4-11, their worst record in 20 years.
Looking to end their season with a win, their first since October 21, the Chiefs played the New York Jets at Giants Stadium. Entering the game, both teams had only seven combined wins. A bigger storyline entering the game was Chiefs head coach Herman Edwards' first visit to the Meadowlands since his departure following the 2005 NFL season. This Chiefs and Jets game was also a "draft position game," with the loser moving ahead of the winner in the top ten of the 2008 NFL Draft
.
After a scoreless first quarter, the Jets took flight as QB Kellen Clemens
completed a 15-yard TD to RB Thomas Jones. The Chiefs would get on the board with kicker John Carney getting a 40-yard field goal, followed by Jets kicker Mike Nugent
getting a 27-yard field goal to end the half.
After a scoreless third quarter, Kansas City would tie the game in the fourth quarter with Brodie Croyle completing a 26-yard TD pass to Jeff Webb. In overtime, New York sealed the win and the season with Nugent nailing the game-winning 43-yard field goal. The Chiefs ended their season with their twelfth loss, the franchise's first 4-12 season since 1978
.
Tony Gonzalez and defensive end
Jared Allen
were the only Chiefs players elected to the 2008 Pro Bowl
in Honolulu, Hawai'i. Gonzalez will make his ninth consecutive appearance, while Allen will make his first appearance after leading the NFL in quarterback sacks (15.5). It was the fewest number of Chiefs to be selected to the Pro Bowl
since former guard Will Shields
was the team's only representative in 1998
.
Total yards in season: 4,429 (#31 in NFL)
Points per game: 14.1 (T-#31 in NFL)
Points in season: 226 (#31 in NFL)
Quarterback rating:
Rushing yards in season: 1248 (#32 in NFL—last place)
Rushing yards per game: 78.0 (#32 in NFL—last place)
Passing yards in season: 3,181 (#20 in NFL)
Passing yards per game: 198.8 (#20 in NFL)
Rushing yards allowed per game: 130.6 (#28 in NFL)
Passing yards allowed per game: 188.9 (#5 in NFL)
Points allowed in season: 335 (#14 in NFL)
Points allowed per game: 20.9 (#14 in NFL)
Quarterback sacks: DE Jared Allen – 15.5 (#1 in NFL)
Tackles: LB Donnie Edwards – 87 (#7 in NFL)
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was traded to the Miami Dolphins, leaving the door open for second-year quarterback Brodie Croyle
Brodie Croyle
John Brodie Croyle is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Alabama from 2002 to 2005...
or back-up quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
Damon Huard
Damon Huard
Damon Paul Huard is a former American football quarterback. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 1996. He played college football at Washington....
to win the starting job. Huard was named starting quarterback on August 25 for the team's first game of the season, but Croyle replaced him after Huard was injured in the game against Denver in Week 10.
Five different running backs were used after Larry Johnson was injured in Week 9 against Green Bay
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
. The team also had no stability at quarterback with Croyle and Huard, who both nursed injuries throughout the season, while their offensive line depleted following the retirement of their former Pro Bowl guard Will Shields
Will Shields
Will Herthie Shields is a former American football offensive guard. He attended the University of Nebraska and played his entire NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs. In his 14 seasons in the NFL, Shields never missed a game...
.
To honor their late team owner and founder Lamar Hunt
Lamar Hunt
Lamar Hunt was an American sportsman and promoter of American football, soccer, basketball, and ice hockey in the United States and an inductee into three sports' halls of fame. He was one of the founders of the American Football League and Major League Soccer , as well as MLS predecessor the...
, the Chiefs wore a special American Football League
American Football League
The American Football League was a major American Professional Football league that operated from 1960 until 1969, when the established National Football League merged with it. The upstart AFL operated in direct competition with the more established NFL throughout its existence...
patch on their uniforms with the initials "LH" emblazoned inside the logo's football.
Schedule
The Chiefs' 2007 schedule was announced on April 11, 2007.The Chiefs' December 30 game against the Jets was originally scheduled to air on NBC Sunday Night Football
NBC Sunday Night Football
NBC Sunday Night Football is a weekly television broadcast of Sunday evening National Football League games on NBC that began airing on Sunday, August 6, 2006 with the pre-season opening Hall of Fame Game. Al Michaels serves as the play-by-play announcer, with Cris Collinsworth as the color...
, but the game was moved to CBS
NFL on CBS
The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:...
in favor of a Titans-Colts matchup with playoff implications.
| Pre-season | ||||||||
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Kickoff | Game site | TV | Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 11, 2007 | Cleveland Browns 2007 Cleveland Browns season The 2007 Cleveland Browns season began with the Browns attempting to improve upon their 4–12 record from the 2006 season, in which the team finished in fourth place in the AFC North. The Browns also attempted to overcome the many injuries that plagued the team throughout the 2006 season... |
L 16–12 | 6:30 PM CST | Cleveland Browns Stadium Cleveland Browns Stadium -See also:* List of current National Football League stadiums* Chronology of home stadiums for current National Football League teams* List of American football stadiums by capacity* List of U.S. stadiums by capacity* List of North American stadiums by capacity... |
KCTV KCTV KCTV channel 5 is the CBS-affiliated television station for the Kansas City Metropolitan Area that is licensed to the Missouri side. Owned by the Meredith Corporation, the station is sister to MyNetworkTV affiliate KSMO-TV and the two share facilities on Shawnee Mission Parkway KCTV channel 5 is... |
0-1 | |
| 2 | August 16, 2007 | Miami Dolphins 2007 Miami Dolphins season The 2007 Miami Dolphins season was the 38th season for the team in the National Football League and 42nd season overall. The team nearly went winless for the season, but on December 16, the third to last game of the regular season, they beat the Baltimore Ravens, giving them a final record of 1–15... |
L 11–10 | 7:00 PM CST | Arrowhead Stadium Arrowhead Stadium Arrowhead Stadium is a stadium located in Kansas City, Missouri and home to the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs.... |
ESPN ESPN Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming.... |
0-2 | |
| 3 | August 23, 2007 | New Orleans Saints 2007 New Orleans Saints season -Game summary:The 2007 New Orleans Saints began their regular season in the annual Thursday night Kickoff game against the defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts. In the first quarter, New Orleans trailed early as Super Bowl XLI MVP Peyton Manning completed a 27-yard TD pass to WR Marvin... |
L 30–7 | 7:30 PM CST | Arrowhead Stadium | KCTV | 0-3 | |
| 4 | August 30, 2007 | St. Louis Rams 2007 St. Louis Rams season The 2007 St. Louis Rams season was the 70th season for the team in the National Football League and their 13th in St. Louis, Missouri. This was the worst season for the Rams during their time in St. Louis up to this year, and their worst overall since 1991, when the Rams were in Los Angeles,... |
L 10–3 | 7:00 PM CST | Edward Jones Dome Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome (more formally known as the Edward Jones Dome at America's Center, and previously known as The Trans World Dome (from 1995–2001) is a multi-purpose stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, and home of the St. Louis Rams of the NFL. It was... |
KCTV | 0-4 | |
| Regular season | ||||||||
| 1 | September 9, 2007 | Houston Texans 2007 Houston Texans season The 2007 Houston Texans season began with the team trying to improve on their 6–10 record in 2006. This season marks the sixth year of existence for the Texans franchise as well as Reliant Stadium.-Offseason:... |
L 20–3 | 12:00 PM CST | Reliant Stadium Reliant Stadium Reliant Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in Houston, Texas, USA. Reliant Stadium has a seating capacity of 71,500, a total square footage of with of natural grass playing surface.... |
CBS | 0-1 | |
| 2 | September 16, 2007 | Chicago Bears 2007 Chicago Bears season The 2007 Chicago Bears season was the team's 88th regular season in the National Football League. The season officially began on September 9, 2007 against the San Diego Chargers, and concluded on December 30 against the New Orleans Saints... |
L 20–10 | 3:15 PM CST | Soldier Field Soldier Field Soldier Field is located on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois, United States, in the Near South Side. It is home to the NFL's Chicago Bears... |
CBS | 0-2 | |
| 3 | September 23, 2007 | Minnesota Vikings 2007 Minnesota Vikings season The 2007 Minnesota Vikings season was the team's 47th season in the National Football League. The Viking's 8-8 record under second year head coach Brad Childress was an improvement on their 6-10 record in 2006; nonetheless, for the third straight year, the Vikings failed to make the playoffs... |
W 13–10 | 12:00 PM CST | Arrowhead Stadium | Fox NFL on FOX NFL on Fox is the brand name of the Fox Broadcasting Company's coverage of the National Football League's National Football Conference games, produced by Fox Sports... |
1-2 | |
| 4 | September 30, 2007 | San Diego Chargers 2007 San Diego Chargers season The 2007 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to equal their 2006 regular season success and avoid another early departure in the playoffs. After a disappointing start under new head coach Norv Turner , they finished the regular season strong, with six straight wins, an overall... |
W 30–16 | 3:15 PM CST | Qualcomm Stadium Qualcomm Stadium Qualcomm Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in San Diego, California, in the Mission Valley area.... |
CBS | 2-2 | |
| 5 | October 7, 2007 | Jacksonville Jaguars 2007 Jacksonville Jaguars season -Final roster:-Schedule:The Jacksonville Jaguars pre-season schedule was announced on April 11, 2007.-Schedule:-Week 1: vs. Tennessee Titans:-Week 2: vs. Atlanta Falcons:-Week 3: at Denver Broncos:-Week 5: at Kansas City Chiefs:... |
L 17–7 | 12:00 PM CST | Arrowhead Stadium | CBS | 2-3 | |
| 6 | October 14, 2007 | Cincinnati Bengals 2007 Cincinnati Bengals season The 2007 Cincinnati Bengals season was the 38th season for the team in the National Football League and their 40th overall season. The team attempted to improve upon their 8–8 record in 2006 and were looking to return to the playoffs after narrowly missing them... |
W 27–20 | 12:00 PM CST | Arrowhead Stadium | CBS | 3-3 | |
| 7 | October 21, 2007 | Oakland Raiders 2007 Oakland Raiders season The 2007 Oakland Raiders season was the team's forty-eight season overall. The team finished the season with a 4–12 record. It began with the team's fourth head coach in six seasons. By virtue of the team's 2–14 finish in 2006 , they acquired the first overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft... |
W 12–10 | 3:05 PM CST | McAfee Coliseum McAfee Coliseum O.co Coliseum is a multi-purpose stadium, located in Oakland, California, in the Coliseum Industrial area... |
CBS | 4-3 | |
| Week 8 – Bye | ||||||||
| 9 | November 4, 2007 | Green Bay Packers 2007 Green Bay Packers season The 2007 Green Bay Packers season was the franchise's 89th overall and 87th season in the National Football League. The Packers finished the regular season with an impressive 13-3 record. They received a bye for the first round of the playoffs, won their divisional round playoff game, and lost in... |
L 33–22 | 12:00 PM CST | Arrowhead Stadium | Fox | 4-4 | |
| 10 | November 11, 2007 | Denver Broncos 2007 Denver Broncos season The 2007 Denver Broncos season was the 48th season for the team in the National Football League. A loss to the Houston Texans in Week 15 and a win by the San Diego Chargers the following Sunday knocked them out of playoff contention, marking the second year in a row they failed to make the playoffs... |
L 27–11 | 12:00 PM CST | Arrowhead Stadium | CBS | 4-5 | |
| 11 | November 18, 2007 | Indianapolis Colts 2007 Indianapolis Colts season The 2007 Indianapolis Colts season was the 55th season for the team in the National Football League and 24th in Indianapolis. The 2007 Indianapolis Colts improved upon their 12–4 record from 2006 as well as winning their 5th straight AFC South Championship. They finished the season 13–3 and lost to... |
L 13–10 | 12:00 PM CST | RCA Dome RCA Dome RCA Dome was a domed stadium, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise for 24 seasons .... |
CBS | 4-6 | |
| 12 | November 25, 2007 | Oakland Raiders | L 20–17 | 12:00 PM CST | Arrowhead Stadium | CBS | 4-7 | |
| 13 | December 2, 2007 | San Diego Chargers | L 24–10 | 12:00 PM CST | Arrowhead Stadium | CBS | 4-8 | |
| 14 | December 9, 2007 | Denver Broncos | L 49–7 | 3:15 PM CST | INVESCO Field at Mile High INVESCO Field at Mile High Sports Authority Field at Mile High, previously known as Invesco Field at Mile High, and commonly known as Mile High, is a multi-purpose stadium, in Denver, Colorado. It replaced the identically sized, but commercially obsolete Mile High Stadium in 2001... |
CBS | 4-9 | |
| 15 | December 16, 2007 | Tennessee Titans 2007 Tennessee Titans season The 2007 Tennessee Titans season was the 48th season for the team in the National Football League, and their eleventh in Tennessee. They entered the season in an attempt to improve on their 8–8 record from 2006, along with attempting to make the playoffs for the first time since... |
L 26–17 | 12:00 PM CST | Arrowhead Stadium | CBS | 4-10 | |
| 16 | December 23, 2007 | Detroit Lions 2007 Detroit Lions season The 2007 Detroit Lions season was the 78th season for the team in the National Football League. After starting the 2007 season with a 6-2 record, the Lions lost 7 of their last 8 games. They finished with a 7-9 record for their seventh consecutive losing season... |
L 25–20 | 12:00 PM CST | Ford Field Ford Field Ford Field is an indoor American football stadium located in Detroit, Michigan, USA, that is the current home field of the NFL's Detroit Lions. It is owned by the Detroit/Wayne County Stadium Authority. It regularly seats 65,000, though it is expandable up to 70,000 for football and 80,000 for... |
CBS | 4-11 | |
| 17 | December 30, 2007 | New York Jets 2007 New York Jets season The 2007 New York Jets season was the 38th NFL season and 48th overall season for the football team. This season was the second under head coach Eric Mangini. The team attempted to improve upon their 10–6 record from 2006, but finished the season with a 4–12 record.-Free agents heading into the... |
L 13–10 (OT) | 3:15 PM CST | Giants Stadium Giants Stadium Giants Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, in the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Maximum seating capacity was 80,242. The building itself was 230.5 m long, 180.5 m wide and 44 m high from service level to the top of the seating bowl and 54 m high to... |
CBS | 4-12 | |
Roster
| Kansas City Chiefs 2007 final roster | ||||||||
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Quarterbacks
Running Backs
Wide Receivers
Tight Ends
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Offensive Linemen
Travis Leffew Travis Leffew is an American football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2006... T Damion McIntosh Damion Alexis McIntosh is an American football offensive tackle who last played for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League in the last part of the 2009 season. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft... T Tre' Stallings Cornelius Tre' Stallings is an American football guard most recently was in training camp for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft He played college football at Mississippi.-External links:**... G/T Will Svitek Will Svitek is an American football offensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Stanford.-College career:He played in 38 games at Stanford University... T Herb Taylor (American football) Herbert Reginald Taylor, II is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft... G/T Brian Waters Brian Demond Waters is an American football guard for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 1999 out of the University of North Texas... G John Welbourn John Welbourn is an American football offensive tackle and guard who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at California... G/T Casey Wiegmann Casey Peter Wiegmann is an American football center for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 1996... C Defensive Linemen
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Linebackers
Kendrell Bell Kendrell Alexander Bell is a former American football linebacker. He was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia... OLB Donnie Edwards Donnie Edwards is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL Draft... OLB Keyaron Fox Keyaron James Fox [Key-AARON] is an American football linebacker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft... OLB Napoleon Harris Napoleon Bill Harris is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Northwestern and was drafted in the first round by the Oakland Raiders in the 2002 NFL Draft.... ILB Nate Harris Nathaniel "Nate" Antwon Harris is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Louisville.... ILB Derrick Johnson -Kansas City Chiefs:Johnson started every game for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2005, becoming the first Chiefs linebacker in 20 years to start all 16 games of his rookie campaign. He was subsequently awarded the Mack Lee Hill Award by the Chiefs... OLB Mickey Pimentel Mickey Pimentel is an American football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2007... OLB Defensive Backs
Special Teams
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Reserve Lists
Johnny Baldwin Johnny Baldwin is a professional American and Canadian football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft... OLB (IR)  Chris Bober Chris Scott Bober is an American football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2000... G/C (IR) Tyron Brackenridge Tyron Lyle Brackenridge is an American football cornerback who is currently a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2007... CB (IR) Priest Holmes Priest Anthony Holmes is a former American football running back of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He played college football at Texas.Holmes earned a Super Bowl ring with the Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV... RB (IR) Eddie Kennison Edward Joseph "Eddie" Kennison, III is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams 18th overall in the 1996 NFL Draft... WR (IR) Rudy Niswanger Rudolph Nelson "Rudy" Niswanger is an American football center in the National Football League who is currently is a free agent. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2006... C (IR) Maurice Price Maurice Price is a American football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Jacksonville Sharks of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2007... WR (IR) Tyler Thigpen Tyler "Dirty Pigpen" Thigpen is an American football quarterback for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League . Thigpen was drafted out of Coastal Carolina University in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings.Tyler Thigpen was the first quarterback to play for... QB (IR) Pat Thomas (linebacker) Patrick Wain Thomas is an American football linebacker for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... OLB (IR) Kyle Turley Kyle John Turley is a former American football offensive tackle of the National Football League, and current American recording artist. He was originally drafted by the New Orleans Saints seventh overall in the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football at San Diego State.In addition to the... OT (IR) Practice Squad
Rookies in italics |
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Offseason
The Chiefs' off-season began with turmoil over the contract of Tony Gonzalez, and the long-term status of Trent GreenTrent Green
Trent Jason Green is a retired professional American football quarterback. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana University....
in Kansas City.
New quarterback
For the first time in almost 20 years the Chiefs entered training camp with some doubt about their starting quarterback.| "It’s going to be open for competition and that’s what’s good about it. If 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 March 2007. |
Reserve quarterback Damon Huard
Damon Huard
Damon Paul Huard is a former American football quarterback. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 1996. He played college football at Washington....
was signed to a three-year contract in February and Trent Green
Trent Green
Trent Jason Green is a retired professional American football quarterback. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana University....
was not only asked to restructure his contract, but also offered in trades to other teams. Quarterback Brodie Croyle
Brodie Croyle
John Brodie Croyle is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Alabama from 2002 to 2005...
, who was drafted in 2006
2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
, was in contention with Huard to succeed Green throughout the offseason. The Chiefs had said that Green would be welcome to return and compete for the job as well if he wasn’t traded, but Green refused. After the draft had passed, Trent Green
Trent Green
Trent Jason Green is a retired professional American football quarterback. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana University....
was still listed on the Chiefs' roster, but Green's agent stated that Green would not return to the Chiefs for the 2007 season. On June 5, the Chiefs traded Green to the Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
On August 25, Damon Huard
Damon Huard
Damon Paul Huard is a former American football quarterback. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 1996. He played college football at Washington....
was named the starting quarterback for the season opener against the Houston Texans
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. Croyle was chosen to be the starter months later on November 12.
Running back drama
As rumors spread concerning the Chiefs' quarterback situation, more emerged concerning their starting running backRunning back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
, Larry Johnson. The Kansas City Star, without citing a source, reported that the team had offered Johnson up for trade in the weeks before the 2007 NFL Draft
2007 NFL Draft
The 2007 National Football League Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 28 and April 29, 2007. The draft was televised for the 28th consecutive year on ESPN and ESPN2. The NFL Network also broadcast coverage of the event, its second year doing so...
. The 27-year-old Johnson participated in all of the Chiefs' off-season program, but was entering the final year of his contract. Johnson reportedly made it clear he wanted a deal worth more than the eight-year, $60 million contract San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tramayne Tomlinson is an American football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers fifth overall in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas Christian.Tomlinson, often referred to by his initials, L...
signed in 2005
2005 NFL season
The 2005 NFL season was the 86th regular season of the National Football League.With the New England Patriots as the defending league champions, regular season play was held from September 8, 2005 to January 1, 2006...
. The Chiefs invited four running backs—California
University of California
The University of California is a public university system in the U.S. state of California. Under the California Master Plan for Higher Education, the University of California is a part of the state's three-tier public higher education system, which also includes the California State University...
's Marshawn Lynch
Marshawn Lynch
Marshawn Terrell Lynch is an American football running back for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. In his rookie year, Lynch became the Bills' first 1,000-yard rookie rusher since Greg Bell in 1984...
, Ohio State
Ohio State University
The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
's Antonio Pittman
Antonio Pittman
Antonio Pittman is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State....
, Florida State
Florida State University
The Florida State University is a space-grant and sea-grant public university located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a comprehensive doctoral research university with medical programs and significant research activity as determined by the Carnegie Foundation...
's Lorenzo Booker
Lorenzo Booker
Lorenzo Booker is an American football running back for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State....
and Louisville
University of Louisville
The University of Louisville is a public university in Louisville, Kentucky. When founded in 1798, it was the first city-owned public university in the United States and one of the first universities chartered west of the Allegheny Mountains. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General...
's Kolby Smith
Kolby Smith
-Kansas City Chiefs:His first career NFL start was on November 25, 2007 due to injuries to Larry Johnson and the retirement of Priest Holmes. He recorded his first career touchdown on that date against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City....
—for interviews, and had said they were willing to draft a running back in the early rounds. The Chiefs later selected Kolby Smith
Kolby Smith
-Kansas City Chiefs:His first career NFL start was on November 25, 2007 due to injuries to Larry Johnson and the retirement of Priest Holmes. He recorded his first career touchdown on that date against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City....
in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft
2007 NFL Draft
The 2007 National Football League Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 28 and April 29, 2007. The draft was televised for the 28th consecutive year on ESPN and ESPN2. The NFL Network also broadcast coverage of the event, its second year doing so...
.
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. Johnson was absent at the start of training camp as contract talks were stalled. On July 25, reports surfaced of former starting running back Priest Holmes
Priest Holmes
Priest Anthony Holmes is a former American football running back of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He played college football at Texas.Holmes earned a Super Bowl ring with the Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV...
informing the team that he would arrive at training camp on the third day of practice (Saturday, July 28). Holmes was considered to be either acting as leverage to re-sign Johnson or even reclaim the starting position for himself if Johnson had decided to sit out. Holmes had not played since the middle of the 2005 season
2005 Kansas City Chiefs season
The 2005 Kansas City Chiefs season resulted in a 10–6 record, but no playoff berth. The Chiefs became the sixth 10–6 team to fail to qualify for the playoffs since the NFL introduced the wild card....
after suffering a severe neck injury against the San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, but remained on the team's payroll and roster.
On August 21, Johnson and the Chiefs agreed to a five-year contract extension that secured Johnson's status with the Chiefs through the 2012 season. As a result of this extension, Johnson became 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.
On August 30, Johnson played his first pre-season game in the 2007 exhibition season, carrying the ball only 3 times in the first quarter of the Chiefs' match-up against the St. Louis Rams
St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
.
Suspensions
On April 27, defensive endDefensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
Jared Allen
Jared Allen
-Kansas City Chiefs:Allen was drafted by the Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft, and signed for a one-year, $100,000 contract. On May 21, 2007, Allen, as a restricted free agent, signed the Chiefs' one-year tender offer of $2.35 million for the 2007 season. Allen credited his early...
was suspended for the first four games of the 2007 season. Also, despite earlier stating that he would seek a trade, Allen announced that he would return to the Chiefs, and signed a one-year contract. On July 16, Allen's suspension was reduced to two games following an appeal.
Free agency
The Chiefs had nineteen free-agent players heading into the 2007 off-season.| Position | Player | Tag | Date signed | 2007 team | Contract (with KC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Jared Allen | RFA | May 22 | Kansas City Chiefs | One year |
| OT | Jordan Black | UFA | March 8 | Houston Texans Houston Texans The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
|
| RB | Dee Brown Dee Brown (American football) Dadrian LaBreece "Dee" Brown is an American football running back who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Syracuse.... |
UFA | Released | ||
| FB | Ronnie Cruz Ronnie Cruz Ronnie Valentin Cruz is an American football fullback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2004... |
ERFA | Released | ||
| DT | Ron Edwards Ron Edwards (American football) Ronald H. "Ron" Edwards is an American football defensive tackle for the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League. He started 35 consecutive regular season games at nose guard for Texas A&M University, where he recorded 121 tackles with 10 sacks and 23 stops for losses during his career... |
UFA | March 15 | Kansas City Chiefs | Four years |
| LB | Keyaron Fox Keyaron Fox Keyaron James Fox [Key-AARON] is an American football linebacker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft... |
RFA | N/A | Kansas City Chiefs | N/A |
| LS | Kendall Gammon Kendall Gammon Kendall Robert Gammon is a retired American football player who played multiple positions for the Kansas City Chiefs... |
UFA | Released | ||
| TE | Tony Gonzalez | RFA | January 12 | Kansas City Chiefs | Five years |
| LB | Kris Griffin Kris Griffin Kristofor Lawrence Griffin is an American football linebacker for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was originally signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2005... |
ERFA | May 23 | Cleveland Browns Cleveland Browns The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
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| QB | Damon Huard | UFA | February 27 | Kansas City Chiefs | Three years |
| LB | Kawika Mitchell Kawika Mitchell Kawika Uilani Mitchell is an American football linebacker who currently is a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round in the 2003 NFL Draft. He has also been a member of the New York Giants, Buffalo Bills, and New Orleans Saints... |
UFA | March 27 | New York Giants New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League... |
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| WR | Samie Parker Samie Parker Samie Jabar Parker is an American football wide receiver for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft... |
RFA | N/A | Kansas City Chiefs | N/A |
| DT | James Reed James Reed James Reed is an American football defensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft... |
RFA | April 17 | Kansas City Chiefs | Three years |
| OT | Kevin Sampson Kevin Sampson Kevin M. Sampson is an American football tackle who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft... |
RFA | N/A | Kansas City Chiefs | N/A |
| CB | Benny Sapp Benny Sapp Benjamin Lee Sapp, II is an American football cornerback who is currently a member of the Minnesota Vikings. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2004... |
RFA | April 17 | Kansas City Chiefs | One year |
| LB | Rich Scanlon Rich Scanlon Richard James Scanlon is an American football linebacker. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2004... |
RFA | N/A | Kansas City Chiefs | N/A |
| K | Lawrence Tynes Lawrence Tynes Lawrence James Henry Tynes is an American football placekicker for the New York Giants. He was originally signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2001.-Early years:... |
RFA | May 22 | New York Giants | |
| CB | Lenny Walls Lenny Walls Lenny Brad Walls is a professional American and Canadian football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2002... |
UFA | March 25 | St. Louis Rams St. Louis Rams The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,... |
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| DE | Jimmy Wilkerson Jimmy Wilkerson Jimmy Boyd Wilkerson is an American football defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft... |
UFA | March 17 | Kansas City Chiefs | One year |
| RFA: Restricted free agent Restricted free agent A restricted free agent is a professional athlete who plays in the KHL, NFL, NHL, or NBA. Such players have special restrictions on the terms under which they can retain or change employment status with their athletic club teams.- NFL :... , UFA: Unrestricted free agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent |
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Team additions
Ramiro Pruneda
Ramiro Pruneda [PRU-ned-ah] is a Mexican offensive tackle in American football. He is currently playing arena footbal at ifl. He was signed by the Cologne Centurions in 2006...
from Monterrey Tech
Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education
The Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education commonly shortened as Monterrey Institute of Technology or Monterrey Tech is one of the largest private, nonsectarian and coeducational multi-campus universities in...
in Monterrey, Mexico.
In March, the Chiefs signed both offensive tackle Damion McIntosh
Damion McIntosh
Damion Alexis McIntosh is an American football offensive tackle who last played for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League in the last part of the 2009 season. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft...
and middle linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
Napoleon Harris
Napoleon Harris
Napoleon Bill Harris is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Northwestern and was drafted in the first round by the Oakland Raiders in the 2002 NFL Draft....
to six-year contracts. The team also signed long snapper
Long snapper
In American football and Canadian football, the term long snapper refers to a player who is a specialized center during punts, field goals, and extra point attempts. His job is to snap the ball as quickly and accurately as possible....
J. P. Darche. outside linebacker Donnie Edwards
Donnie Edwards
Donnie Edwards is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL Draft...
, defensive tackle Alfonso Boone
Alfonso Boone
Alfonso D. Boone is an American football defensive end for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Mt...
, and strong safety Jon McGraw
Jon McGraw
Jon Michael McGraw is an American football safety for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League...
.
In May, the Chiefs signed 16 undrafted rookie free agents for OTA's. Among those signed were Tyron Brackenridge
Tyron Brackenridge
Tyron Lyle Brackenridge is an American football cornerback who is currently a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
and Dimitri Patterson
Dimitri Patterson
Dimitri Jonthiel Patterson is an American football cornerback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
, both of whom remained on the Chiefs' 53-man roster throughout the season.
In August, the Chiefs signed kick returner
Kick returner
In American and Canadian football, a kick returner is the player on special teams who is primarily responsible to catch kickoffs and attempts to return them in the opposite direction. If the ball is kicked into his own endzone, he must assess the situation on the field while the ball is in the...
Eddie Drummond
Eddie Drummond
Edward Matthew Drummond is an American football wide receiver and return specialist who is currently with the Las Vegas Locomotives in the United Football League. He was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
to a one-year contract. The Chiefs also signed wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
Bobby Sippio
Bobby Sippio
Robert Lee "Bobby" Sippio, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Peoria Pirates in 2002...
to their practice squad.
Throughout the season, the Chiefs used three different kickers
Placekicker
Placekicker, or simply kicker , is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals, extra points...
. Rookie Justin Medlock
Justin Medlock
Justin Charles Medlock is a professional American and Canadian football placekicker for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at UCLA.Medlock has also been a member of the St...
started only one game (at Houston) before his release the following day due to his poor performance in the game, as well as the pre-season. Dave Rayner
Dave Rayner
David Michael "Dave" Rayner is an American football placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
was acquired through waivers from Green Bay
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
, but later released after a Week 12 loss to Oakland. Lastly, Kansas City acquired John Carney after his release from Jacksonville
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, and remained on the active roster through the end of the season.
Departures
On March 21, strong safety Sammy KnightSammy Knight
Sammy D. Knight, Jr. is a former professional American football player. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1997...
and offensive tackle Kyle Turley
Kyle Turley
Kyle John Turley is a former American football offensive tackle of the National Football League, and current American recording artist. He was originally drafted by the New Orleans Saints seventh overall in the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football at San Diego State.In addition to the...
were released. Turley was subsequently re-signed on July 21 after contemplating retirement.
On April 15, offensive guard Will Shields
Will Shields
Will Herthie Shields is a former American football offensive guard. He attended the University of Nebraska and played his entire NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs. In his 14 seasons in the NFL, Shields never missed a game...
announced his retirement. On April 25, the Chiefs traded wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
/kick returner
Kick returner
In American and Canadian football, a kick returner is the player on special teams who is primarily responsible to catch kickoffs and attempts to return them in the opposite direction. If the ball is kicked into his own endzone, he must assess the situation on the field while the ball is in the...
Dante Hall
Dante Hall
Damieon Dante Hall is a former American football Return specialist, and wide receiver in the National Football League. He is considered one of the greatest return specialists in NFL History...
to the St. Louis Rams
St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
for a fifth round pick, and both teams also swapped picks in the third round (Kansas City moved up two spots).
In May, the Chiefs released defensive end
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
Eric Hicks and linebacker Kris Griffin
Kris Griffin
Kristofor Lawrence Griffin is an American football linebacker for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was originally signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
, and traded defensive tackle Ryan Sims
Ryan Sims
Ryan O'Neal Sims is an American Football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. Sims' professional career began in 2002 with the Kansas City Chiefs, for whom he played through the end of the 2006 season...
to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
for 2009 NFL Draft
2009 NFL Draft
The 2009 NFL Draft was the seventy-fourth annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. The draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 25 and 26, 2009. The draft consisted of two rounds on the first day starting at 4:00...
selection. Kansas City also traded kicker
Placekicker
Placekicker, or simply kicker , is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals, extra points...
Lawrence Tynes
Lawrence Tynes
Lawrence James Henry Tynes is an American football placekicker for the New York Giants. He was originally signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2001.-Early years:...
to the New York Giants
New York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
In June, reports surfaced concerning safety Greg Wesley
Greg Wesley
Gregory Lashon Wesley is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft...
and a trade to the Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. The teams had agreed on terms of draft-choice compensation, but the Chiefs did not finalize the trade in fear of sending him to a division rival. Wesley remained on the team throughout the entire season.
In October, the Chiefs traded running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
Michael Bennett to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
for two future undisclosed draft picks in 2008 and 2009.
On November 21, running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
Priest Holmes retired from the NFL.
Trent Green trade
On March 6, Chiefs general manager
General manager
General manager is a descriptive term for certain executives in a business operation. It is also a formal title held by some business executives, most commonly in the hospitality industry.-Generic usage:...
Carl Peterson
Carl Peterson
Carl D. Peterson grew up in Long Beach, California, and is an alumnus of UCLA. He is best known as the former president, general manager, and chief executive officer of the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League...
announced that quarterback Trent Green
Trent Green
Trent Jason Green is a retired professional American football quarterback. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana University....
was asked to restructure his contract to remain with the team. Green was also granted permission to explore options of a trade to another team. The February contract agreement with Damon Huard
Damon Huard
Damon Paul Huard is a former American football quarterback. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 1996. He played college football at Washington....
, who would have been an unrestricted free agent, was the first public indication that Green’s job was in danger. The first team to have contacted the Chiefs' front office was the Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, but Miami constantly disagreed 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. The Detroit Lions, and Cleveland Browns were also interested in Green, whom are both looking for a veteran quarterback. Green had told the Chiefs that Miami was his preference being that he previously worked under both head coach Cam Cameron
Cam Cameron
-External links:...
and quarterbacks coach Terry Shea
Terry Shea
Terry Shea is a former college and NFL football coach. Currently, Shea does quarterback consulting work for future NFL draft prospects. Most recently he worked with Sam Bradford , Matthew Stafford and Josh Freeman . From 1964 to 1967, he was one of the quarterbacks on the University of Oregon's...
. 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. As weeks passed with some believing that Green would remain with the Chiefs, Green's agent reiterated that Green would not return to play for Kansas City.
On June 5, the Chiefs agreed to trade Green to the Miami Dolphins for a conditional fifth round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft
2008 NFL Draft
The 2008 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27, 2008. For the 29th consecutive year, ESPN televised the draft; the NFL Network also broadcast the event, its third year doing so...
, pending a physical from Green. The pick can be upgraded to a fourth-round selection if Green were to reach certain predetermined playing time and performance levels. Green was injured while playing with the Dolphins, and missed most of the season, resulting in a fifth-round selection for Kansas City for 2008.
2007 NFL Draft
2006 Kansas City Chiefs season
The 2006 Kansas City Chiefs season began with the team looking to improve on their 10–6 record in 2005 under new head coach Herman Edwards.The team battled many obstacles during the 2006 season, including the loss of starting quarterback Trent Green in the first game, the readjustment of a...
, the Chiefs traded their fourth round draft pick to the New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
in exchange for running back Michael Bennett.
| Round | Pick | Name | Position | College | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | Dwayne Bowe Dwayne Bowe -2007:On August 5, 2007, Bowe signed a five-year contract with the Chiefs, after holding out the first week of practice at training camp.Bowe scored his first NFL touchdown on a pass from Damon Huard in the first half of the Chiefs' game against the Chicago Bears on September 16, 2007.In his rookie... |
Wide receiver Wide receiver A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible... |
LSU LSU Tigers The LSU Tigers are the athletic teams of Louisiana State University. They participate in the NCAA's Division I, in the Southeastern Conference. It fields teams in 14 varsity sports . Its official team nickname is the Fighting Tigers and the school mascot is Mike the Tiger... |
Five years |
| 2 | 54 | Claude "Turk" McBride Turk McBride Claude Maurice "Turk" McBride is an American football defensive end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
Defensive end Defensive end Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years... |
Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers The Tennessee Volunteers and Lady Volunteers are the National Collegiate Athletic Association college sports teams at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mike Hamilton is the most recent Men's Athletic Director, but resigned on June 7, 2011, and Joan Cronan is the current Women's... |
Three years |
| 3 | 82 | DeMarcus "Tank" Tyler Tank Tyler DeMarcus Lamon "Tank" Tyler is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
Defensive tackle | North Carolina State NC State Wolfpack The athletic teams of the North Carolina State University, known as the Wolfpack, compete in 24 intercollegiate varsity sports. NC State is a founding member of the Atlantic Coast Conference and has won eight national championships: two NCAA championships, two AIAW championships, and four titles... |
Three years |
| 5 | 148 | Kolby Smith Kolby Smith -Kansas City Chiefs:His first career NFL start was on November 25, 2007 due to injuries to Larry Johnson and the retirement of Priest Holmes. He recorded his first career touchdown on that date against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.... |
Running back Running back A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running... |
Louisville Louisville Cardinals The Louisville Cardinals are the athletic teams representing the University of Louisville. A member of the Big East Conference since 2005, they are known nationally as traditional powers in men's basketball, women's volleyball, and dance team... |
Three years |
| 160 | Justin Medlock Justin Medlock Justin Charles Medlock is a professional American and Canadian football placekicker for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at UCLA.Medlock has also been a member of the St... |
Kicker Placekicker Placekicker, or simply kicker , is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals, extra points... |
UCLA UCLA Bruins The UCLA Bruins are the sports teams for University of California, Los Angeles . The Bruin men's and women's teams participate in NCAA Division I as part of the Pacific-12 Conference and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation . For football, they are in the Football Bowl Subdivision of Division I... |
Three years | |
| 6 | 196 | Herbert Taylor | Offensive tackle | TCU TCU Horned Frogs The TCU Horned Frogs are the athletic teams that represent Texas Christian University, consisting of 18 varsity teams. The "horned frog" nickname and mascot refer to the Texas horned lizard, as known as the "horned frog". The women's athletics teams are often referred to often as the Lady Frogs... |
Three years |
| 7 | 231 | Michael Allan Michael Allan Michael Christopher Allan is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
Tight end Tight end The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be... |
Whitworth College | Three years |
- Obtained St. Louis'St. Louis RamsThe St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
fifth round selection (#148) and swapped selections in the third round (Kansas City moved up from #84 to #82).
Training camp
The Chiefs held their summer training camp at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls; their 17th consecutive year training at that location. The team departed for River Falls on July 26 with the first day of practice held on July 27. Kansas City held joint practice sessions with the Minnesota VikingsMinnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960...
on August 3 in Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato is a city in Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Le Sueur counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 39,309 at the 2010 census, making it the fourth largest city in Minnesota outside of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The county seat of Blue Earth County, it is located...
and on August 4 in River Falls. The Chiefs honored Greensburg, Kansas
Greensburg, Kansas
Greensburg is a city in and the county seat of Kiowa County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 777. Greensburg is also home to the world's largest hand-dug well....
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 following a devastating EF-5
Enhanced Fujita Scale
The Enhanced Fujita Scale rates the strength of tornadoes in the United States based on the damage they cause.Implemented in place of the Fujita scale introduced in 1971 by Ted Fujita, it began operational use on February 1, 2007. The scale has the same basic design as the original Fujita scale:...
tornado
Tornado
A tornado is a violent, dangerous, rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud. They are often referred to as a twister or a cyclone, although the word cyclone is used in meteorology in a wider...
that destroyed the city
May 2007 Tornado Outbreak
The May 2007 Tornado Outbreak was an extended tornado outbreak that started on May 4, 2007, affecting portions of the Central United States. The most destructive tornado in the outbreak occurred on the evening of May 4 in western Kansas, where about 95% of the city of Greensburg in Kiowa County was...
.
The Chiefs' training camp was featured on the NFL Films
NFL Films
NFL Films is a Mount Laurel, New Jersey-based company devoted to producing commercials, television programs, feature films, and documentaries on the National Football League, as well as other unrelated major events and awards shows...
–HBO joint feature Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs
Hard Knocks (TV series)
Hard Knocks is a reality sports documentary television series produced by NFL Films and HBO. The series follows a select National Football League team through its training camp and provides an in-depth perspective of the team's preparation for the upcoming season. The series is described as one of...
. The series, returning for its third season, and first in over four years, premiered Wednesday, August 8. Hour-long episodes aired each week, concluding on September 5.
Running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
Larry Johnson and rookie wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
Dwayne Bowe
Dwayne Bowe
-2007:On August 5, 2007, Bowe signed a five-year contract with the Chiefs, after holding out the first week of practice at training camp.Bowe scored his first NFL touchdown on a pass from Damon Huard in the first half of the Chiefs' game against the Chicago Bears on September 16, 2007.In his rookie...
were both absent at the beginning of training camp due to contract disputes. Bowe signed his contract on August 5 after being absent for one week, while Johnson agreed to his contract extension on August 21 after missing 25 days of practice. Priest Holmes
Priest Holmes
Priest Anthony Holmes is a former American football running back of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He played college football at Texas.Holmes earned a Super Bowl ring with the Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV...
arrived at camp on July 28 and was placed on the physically unable to perform
Physically Unable to Perform
Players can be labeled Physically Unable to Perform in the National Football League if they suffer from football-related injuries during the preseason...
list. Damon Huard
Damon Huard
Damon Paul Huard is a former American football quarterback. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 1996. He played college football at Washington....
and Brodie Croyle
Brodie Croyle
John Brodie Croyle is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Alabama from 2002 to 2005...
battled for the starting quarterback position, and Huard was chosen on August 25.
Exhibition games
The Cleveland BrownsCleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
hosted the Chiefs on August 11 in the team's first pre-season game and defeated Kansas City 16-12. On August 16, Trent Green
Trent Green
Trent Jason Green is a retired professional American football quarterback. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana University....
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 history that any game (regular or exhibition season) finished with that score. On August 23, the New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
defeated the Chiefs 30-7 at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs and St. Louis Rams
St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
competed for the Missouri Governor's Cup
Governor's Cup (Missouri)
The Missouri Governor's Cup is the trophy awarded to the winner between the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs and St. Louis Rams' annual meetings in the preseason and occasional contests in the regular season....
on August 30 at the Edward Jones Dome
Edward Jones Dome
The Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome (more formally known as the Edward Jones Dome at America's Center, and previously known as The Trans World Dome (from 1995–2001) is a multi-purpose stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, and home of the St. Louis Rams of the NFL. It was...
, and the Chiefs lost possession of the Cup for the first time since 2005 with a 10-3 loss. The Chiefs also finished the pre-season with an 0-4 record for the first time since the 2005 preseason
2005 Kansas City Chiefs season
The 2005 Kansas City Chiefs season resulted in a 10–6 record, but no playoff berth. The Chiefs became the sixth 10–6 team to fail to qualify for the playoffs since the NFL introduced the wild card....
.
Week 1: at Houston Texans
| Scoring summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q | Team | Time | Scoring play | Extra point | Score |
| 2 | HOU | 7:35 | FG Brown Kris Brown Kristopher "Kris" Clayton Brown is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent.He was originally drafted in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the first six years of his NFL career, he has converted 132 of 173 field goals and scored 573 points... 26 |
HOU 3-0 | |
| 2 | HOU | 6:13 | Johnson Andre Johnson Andre Lamont Johnson is an American football wide receiver currently playing for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Through the 2010–11 NFL season, Johnson currently ranks first all-time in NFL history in receiving yards per game for a career... 77 pass from Schaub Matt Schaub Matthew Rutledge Schaub is the starting quarterback for the Houston Texans. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia.-College career:... |
Brown kick | HOU 10-0 |
| 3 | HOU | 14:15 | Williams Mario Williams Mario Jerrel Williams is an American football defensive end for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was selected first overall by the Texans in the 2006 NFL Draft... 28 fumble return |
Brown kick | HOU 17-0 |
| 3 | KC | :30 | FG Medlock Justin Medlock Justin Charles Medlock is a professional American and Canadian football placekicker for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at UCLA.Medlock has also been a member of the St... 27 |
HOU 17-3 | |
| 4 | HOU | 5:05 | FG Brown 28 | HOU 20-3 | |
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
Jarrad Page
Jarrad Matthew Page is an American football safety for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
in the end zone. Beginning the second quarter, Chiefs center Casey Wiegmann
Casey Wiegmann
Casey Peter Wiegmann is an American football center for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 1996...
fumbled the ball, but it was recovered by quarterback Damon Huard. After a possession by the Texans, kick returned Eddie Drummond
Eddie Drummond
Edward Matthew Drummond is an American football wide receiver and return specialist who is currently with the Las Vegas Locomotives in the United Football League. He was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
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
Mario Williams
Mario Jerrel Williams is an American football defensive end for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was selected first overall by the Texans in the 2006 NFL Draft...
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
Eddie Kennison
Edward Joseph "Eddie" Kennison, III is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams 18th overall in the 1996 NFL Draft...
pulled his hamstring
Hamstring
In human anatomy, the hamstring refers to any one of the three posterior thigh muscles, or to the tendons that make up the borders of the space behind the knee. In modern anatomical contexts, however, they usually refer to the posterior thigh muscles, or the tendons of the semitendinosus, the...
on the team's first possession, and Patrick Surtain
Patrick Surtain
Patrick Frank Surtain is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 1998 NFL Draft...
injured his shoulder.
RB Larry Johnson was limited by the Texans defense to just 43 yards on 10 carries.
Week 2: at Chicago Bears
| Scoring summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q | Team | Time | Scoring play | Extra point | Score |
| 2 | CHI | 10:29 | St. Clair John St. Clair John Bradley St. Clair is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia.St... 2 pass from Grossman Rex Grossman Rex Daniel Grossman, III is an American football quarterback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League . Grossman played college football for the University of Florida, and thereafter, he has played professionally for the Chicago Bears, Houston Texans and Washington Redskins of... |
Gould Robbie Gould Robert Paul "Robbie" Gould III is an American football placekicker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Penn State... kick |
CHI 7-0 |
| 2 | CHI | 9:33 | Hester Devin Hester Devin Hester is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Miami, where he became the first person in the university’s recent history to play in all three phases of American football... 73 punt return TD |
Gould kick | CHI 14-0 |
| 2 | CHI | 2:30 | FG Gould 47 | CHI 17-0 | |
| 2 | KC | 1:24 | Bowe Dwayne Bowe -2007:On August 5, 2007, Bowe signed a five-year contract with the Chiefs, after holding out the first week of practice at training camp.Bowe scored his first NFL touchdown on a pass from Damon Huard in the first half of the Chiefs' game against the Chicago Bears on September 16, 2007.In his rookie... 16 pass from Huard Damon Huard Damon Paul Huard is a former American football quarterback. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 1996. He played college football at Washington.... |
Rayner Dave Rayner David Michael "Dave" Rayner is an American football placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... kick |
CHI 17-7 |
| 3 | CHI | 8:36 | FG Gould 38 | CHI 20-7 | |
| 3 | KC | 3:12 | FG Rayner 45 | CHI 20-10 | |
Following a road loss to the Texans, the Chiefs stayed on the road as they played the defending NFC champion Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
in a Week 2 interconference fight. After a scoreless first quarter, Kansas City got roasted in the second quarter with Bears QB Rex Grossman
Rex Grossman
Rex Daniel Grossman, III is an American football quarterback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League . Grossman played college football for the University of Florida, and thereafter, he has played professionally for the Chicago Bears, Houston Texans and Washington Redskins of...
completed a 2-yard TD pass to OT John St. Clair
John St. Clair
John Bradley St. Clair is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia.St...
, WR/PR Devin Hester
Devin Hester
Devin Hester is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Miami, where he became the first person in the university’s recent history to play in all three phases of American football...
returning a punt 73 yards for a touchdown, and kicker Robbie Gould
Robbie Gould
Robert Paul "Robbie" Gould III is an American football placekicker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Penn State...
getting a 47-yard field goal. The Chiefs got their score of the period with QB Damon Huard
Damon Huard
Damon Paul Huard is a former American football quarterback. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 1996. He played college football at Washington....
completing a 16-yard TD pass to rookie WR Dwayne Bowe
Dwayne Bowe
-2007:On August 5, 2007, Bowe signed a five-year contract with the Chiefs, after holding out the first week of practice at training camp.Bowe scored his first NFL touchdown on a pass from Damon Huard in the first half of the Chiefs' game against the Chicago Bears on September 16, 2007.In his rookie...
. 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
Dave Rayner
David Michael "Dave" Rayner is an American football placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
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.
Week 3: vs. Minnesota Vikings
| Scoring summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q | Team | Time | Scoring play | Extra point | Score |
| 1 | MIN | 10:02 | Peterson 11 run | Longwell Ryan Longwell Ryan Walker Longwell is an American football placekicker for the Minnesota Vikings in the National Football League. After playing college football for the California Golden Bears, he started his professional football career with the San Francisco 49ers, but never played a game for the franchise... kick |
MIN 7-0 |
| 2 | MIN | 9:18 | FG Longwell 22 | MIN 10-0 | |
| 2 | KC | 3:32 | FG Rayner Dave Rayner David Michael "Dave" Rayner is an American football placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... 39 |
MIN 10-3 | |
| 3 | KC | 2:58 | FG Rayner 49 | MIN 10-6 | |
| 4 | KC | 9:23 | Bowe Dwayne Bowe -2007:On August 5, 2007, Bowe signed a five-year contract with the Chiefs, after holding out the first week of practice at training camp.Bowe scored his first NFL touchdown on a pass from Damon Huard in the first half of the Chiefs' game against the Chicago Bears on September 16, 2007.In his rookie... 16 pass from Huard Damon Huard Damon Paul Huard is a former American football quarterback. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 1996. He played college football at Washington.... |
Rayner kick | KC 13-10 |
Still searching for their first win of the year, the Chiefs went home to play a Week 3 interconference duel with the Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960...
. 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
Dwayne Bowe
-2007:On August 5, 2007, Bowe signed a five-year contract with the Chiefs, after holding out the first week of practice at training camp.Bowe scored his first NFL touchdown on a pass from Damon Huard in the first half of the Chiefs' game against the Chicago Bears on September 16, 2007.In his rookie...
, 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.
Week 4: at San Diego Chargers
| Scoring summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q | Team | Time | Scoring play | Extra point | Score |
| 1 | SD | 8:19 | FG Kaeding Nate Kaeding Nathaniel James Kaeding is an American football placekicker who plays for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft in the 3rd round with a pick acquired from the Phillip Rivers-Eli Manning trade. He played college football at Iowa... 24 |
SD 3-0 | |
| 1 | SD | 3:56 | Tomlinson 5 run | Kaeding kick | SD 10-0 |
| 2 | KC | 11:10 | FG Rayner Dave Rayner David Michael "Dave" Rayner is an American football placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... 21 |
SD 10-3 | |
| 2 | SD | 6:55 | FG Kaeding 51 | SD 13-3 | |
| 2 | SD | 1:20 | FG Rayner 25 | SD 13-6 | |
| 2 | KC | :00 | FG Kaeding 38 | SD 16-6 | |
| 3 | KC | 5:28 | FG Rayner 41 | SD 16-9 | |
| 3 | KC | 1:50 | Gonzalez 22 pass from Huard Damon Huard Damon Paul Huard is a former American football quarterback. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 1996. He played college football at Washington.... |
Rayner kick | Tied 16-16 |
| 4 | KC | 11:46 | Bowe Dwayne Bowe -2007:On August 5, 2007, Bowe signed a five-year contract with the Chiefs, after holding out the first week of practice at training camp.Bowe scored his first NFL touchdown on a pass from Damon Huard in the first half of the Chiefs' game against the Chicago Bears on September 16, 2007.In his rookie... 51 pass from Huard |
Rayner kick | KC 23-16 |
| 4 | KC | 7:24 | Brackenridge Tyron Brackenridge Tyron Lyle Brackenridge is an American football cornerback who is currently a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2007... 50 fumble return |
Rayner kick | KC 30-16 |
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
Norv Turner
Norval Eugene Turner is the head coach for the National Football League's San Diego Chargers. He also has served as head coach of the Washington Redskins and the Oakland Raiders, and as offensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys, San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins, and San Francisco 49ers...
. 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
Shannon Sharpe
Shannon Sharpe is a former American Football tight end who played for the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. Sharpe is known for his creative commentary and trash talking. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and inducted on August 6, 2011...
for the most touchdown receptions by a tight end. After another TD catch by Bowe, cornerback Tyron Brackenridge
Tyron Brackenridge
Tyron Lyle Brackenridge is an American football cornerback who is currently a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
ran back a fumble by San Diego to effectively win the game for Kansas City.
Late into the fourth quarter, fans at Qualcomm Stadium
Qualcomm Stadium
Qualcomm Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in San Diego, California, in the Mission Valley area....
voiced their displeasure with Turner by chanting "Marty! Marty! Marty!" in reference to former coach Marty Schottenheimer
Marty Schottenheimer
Martin Edward "Marty" Schottenheimer is the current head coach of the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. Over his career, he has served as head coach of the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, and San Diego Chargers. He has the most wins of any NFL coach...
who was fired by the Chargers after their 2006 season.
The win put the Chiefs 2-2 and tied them with the Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
and Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
for first place in the AFC West. The win was also the 50th win in Herman Edwards
Herman Edwards
Herman "Herm" Edwards, Jr. is an American football analyst who most recently coached in the National Football League for the Kansas City Chiefs. He was fired from this position on January 23, 2009. Since then, he has been hired as a football analyst for ESPN...
' coaching career. Larry Johnson finally managed to get his first 100-yard game of the year with 123 yards on 25 carries.
Week 5: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
| Scoring summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q | Team | Time | Scoring play | Extra point | Score |
| 1 | JAX | :00 | FG Carney 20 | JAX 3-0 | |
| 2 | JAX | 8:36 | Jones-Drew Maurice Jones-Drew Maurice Christopher Jones-Drew is a professional American football player who currently plays running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League . He was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft... 52 run |
Carney kick | JAX 10-0 |
| 4 | JAX | 8:26 | Northcutt Dennis Northcutt Dennis LaMont Northcutt is an American football wide receiver and punt returner who last played for the Detroit Lions... 3 pass from Garrard David Garrard David Douglas Garrard is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent.Garrard played college football at East Carolina. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft, and served as the team's starting quarterback from 2007 to 2010... |
Carney kick | JAX 17-0 |
| 4 | KC | :00 | Parker Samie Parker Samie Jabar Parker is an American football wide receiver for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft... 13 pass from Croyle Brodie Croyle John Brodie Croyle is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Alabama from 2002 to 2005... |
Rayner kick | JAX 17-7 |
Coming off their divisional road win over the Chargers, the Chiefs went home for a Week 5 intra-conference duel with the Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. 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
Maurice Jones-Drew
Maurice Christopher Jones-Drew is a professional American football player who currently plays running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League . He was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
got a 52-yard TD run for the only score of the period. After a scoreless third quarter, Jacksonville sealed the game with QB David Garrard
David Garrard
David Douglas Garrard is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent.Garrard played college football at East Carolina. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft, and served as the team's starting quarterback from 2007 to 2010...
completing a 3-yard TD pass to WR Dennis Northcutt
Dennis Northcutt
Dennis LaMont Northcutt is an American football wide receiver and punt returner who last played for the Detroit Lions...
. After that, QB Damon Huard
Damon Huard
Damon Paul Huard is a former American football quarterback. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 1996. He played college football at Washington....
, who struggled all game (19/30 for 196 yards and 1 Interception), was benched for Brodie Croyle
Brodie Croyle
John Brodie Croyle is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Alabama from 2002 to 2005...
. He would help Kansas City avoid a shutout by completing a 13-yard TD pass to WR Samie Parker
Samie Parker
Samie Jabar Parker is an American football wide receiver for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
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.
Week 6: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
| Scoring summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q | Team | Time | Scoring play | Extra point | Score |
| 1 | KC | 9:39 | FG Rayner Dave Rayner David Michael "Dave" Rayner is an American football placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... 32 |
KC 3-0 | |
| 1 | CIN | 7:39 | Houshmandzadeh 42 pass from Palmer Carson Palmer Carson Palmer is an American professional football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals first overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at the University of Southern California and won the Heisman Trophy in 2002... |
Graham Shayne Graham Michael Shayne Graham is an American football placekicker. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2000, and most recently played with the New England Patriots... kick |
CIN 7-3 |
| 1 | KC | :53 | Gonzalez 3 pass from Huard Damon Huard Damon Paul Huard is a former American football quarterback. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 1996. He played college football at Washington.... |
Rayner Dave Rayner David Michael "Dave" Rayner is an American football placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... kick |
KC 10-7 |
| 2 | KC | 6:27 | Johnson 8 run | Rayner kick | KC 17-7 |
| 2 | KC | :00 | FG Rayner 20 | KC 20-7 | |
| 4 | CIN | 13:54 | FG Graham 33 | KC 20-10 | |
| 4 | KC | 8:03 | Gonzalez 26 pass from Huard | Rayner kick | KC 27-10 |
| 4 | CIN | 5:03 | Houshmandzadeh 30 pass from Palmer | Graham kick | KC 27-17 |
| 4 | KC | :18 | FG Graham 36 | KC 27-20 | |
Hoping to rebound from their loss to the Jaguars, the Chiefs stayed at home for their Week 6 game against the Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...
. 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
Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer is an American professional football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals first overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at the University of Southern California and won the Heisman Trophy in 2002...
completing a 42-yard TD pass to WR T. J. Houshmandzadeh
T. J. Houshmandzadeh
T. J. Houshmandzadeh, Jr. is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State. Houshmandzadeh is of mixed...
. 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
Shannon Sharpe
Shannon Sharpe is a former American Football tight end who played for the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. Sharpe is known for his creative commentary and trash talking. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and inducted on August 6, 2011...
's record for the most TD catches by a tight end with his 63rd career TD reception.
Albert Lewis (American football)
Albert Ray Lewis is a former American football player who played in the National Football League for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders...
was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame.
After a scoreless third quarter, Cincinnati began to fight back as kicker Shayne Graham
Shayne Graham
Michael Shayne Graham is an American football placekicker. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2000, and most recently played with the New England Patriots...
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.
Week 7: at Oakland Raiders
| Scoring summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q | Team | Time | Scoring play | Extra point | Score |
| 1 | KC | 10:40 | FG Rayner Dave Rayner David Michael "Dave" Rayner is an American football placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... 41 |
KC 3-0 | |
| 2 | KC | 14:01 | FG Rayner 31 | KC 6-0 | |
| 3 | OAK | 2:37 | Curry Ronald Curry Ronald Antonio Curry is an American football wide receiver, currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the 2002 NFL Draft after playing college football at North Carolina.... 21 pass from Culpepper Daunte Culpepper Daunte Rachard Culpepper is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He last played for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League . Prior to joining the UFL, Culpepper enjoyed a successful National Football League career after being drafted 11th overall in... |
Janikowski Sebastian Janikowski Sebastian Janikowski is a left-footed Polish placekicker who plays for the National Football League's Oakland Raiders. He is nicknamed The Polish Cannon because he is considered to have one of the strongest kicking legs in the league, and leads the NFL in kickoffs for touchbacks. He lives in... kick |
OAK 7-6 |
| 4 | KC | 11:30 | Johnson 1 run | TPC failed | KC 12-7 |
| 4 | OAK | 5:49 | FG Janikowski 37 | KC 12-10 | |
Coming off their home win over the Bengals, the Chiefs flew to McAfee Coliseum
McAfee Coliseum
O.co Coliseum is a multi-purpose stadium, located in Oakland, California, in the Coliseum Industrial area...
for a Week 7 AFC West duel with their arch-enemy, the Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Kansas City drew first blood with kicker Dave Rayner
Dave Rayner
David Michael "Dave" Rayner is an American football placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
getting a 41-yard field goal in the first quarter and a 31-yard field goal in the second quarter. In the third quarter, the Raiders took the lead with QB Daunte Culpepper
Daunte Culpepper
Daunte Rachard Culpepper is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He last played for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League . Prior to joining the UFL, Culpepper enjoyed a successful National Football League career after being drafted 11th overall in...
completing a 21-yard TD pass to WR Ronald Curry
Ronald Curry
Ronald Antonio Curry is an American football wide receiver, currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the 2002 NFL Draft after playing college football at North Carolina....
for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, K.C. regained the lead with RB Larry Johnson getting a 1-yard TD pass (with a failed 2-point conversion). Oakland managed to get within striking distance as kicker Sebastian Janikowski
Sebastian Janikowski
Sebastian Janikowski is a left-footed Polish placekicker who plays for the National Football League's Oakland Raiders. He is nicknamed The Polish Cannon because he is considered to have one of the strongest kicking legs in the league, and leads the NFL in kickoffs for touchbacks. He lives in...
got a 37-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Raiders tried to get into position to win the game. Fortunately, Kansas City's defense eliminated any hope that Oakland had of winning.
With the win, not only did the Chiefs improve to 4-3 heading into their bye week, but it also marked their 9th-straight win over their hated rival.
Week 9: vs. Green Bay Packers
| Scoring summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q | Team | Time | Scoring play | Extra point | Score |
| 2 | GB | 14:52 | FG Crosby Mason Crosby Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s... 48 |
GB 3-0 | |
| 2 | GB | 1:19 | FG Crosby 36 | GB 6-0 | |
| 2 | KC | :15 | Johnson 1 run | Rayner Dave Rayner David Michael "Dave" Rayner is an American football placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... kick |
KC 7-6 |
| 3 | GB | :11 | Jennings Greg Jennings Gregory Jennings, Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League... 13 pass from Favre Brett Favre Brett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota... |
Crosby kick | GB 13-7 |
| 4 | KC | 11:11 | Johnson 30 pass from Huard Damon Huard Damon Paul Huard is a former American football quarterback. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 1996. He played college football at Washington.... |
KC 14-13 | |
| 4 | GB | 8:52 | FG Crosby 32 | GB 16-14 | |
| 4 | KC | 5:18 | Gonzalez 17 pass from Huard | Holmes Priest Holmes Priest Anthony Holmes is a former American football running back of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He played college football at Texas.Holmes earned a Super Bowl ring with the Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV... run |
KC 22-16 |
| 4 | GB | 3:05 | Jennings 60 pass from Favre | Crosby kick | GB 23-22 |
| 4 | GB | 1:40 | FG Crosby 45 | GB 26-22 | |
| 4 | GB | :59 | Woodson Charles Woodson Charles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship... 46 interception return |
Crosby kick | GB 33-22 |
Coming off of their bye week, the Chiefs were at home for a Week 9 interconference duel with the Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
. After a scoreless first quarter, Kansas City trailed early on in the second quarter with Packers kicker Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
getting a 48-yard and a 36-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Chiefs took the lead with RB Larry Johnson getting a 1-yard TD run.
In the third quarter, K.C. trailed again as Green Bay QB Brett Favre
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota...
completed a 13-yard TD pass to WR Greg Jennings
Greg Jennings
Gregory Jennings, Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Kansas City went back into the lead with QB Damon Huard
Damon Huard
Damon Paul Huard is a former American football quarterback. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 1996. He played college football at Washington....
completing a 30-yard TD pass to Johnson, yet the Packers went into the lead again as Crosby kicked a 32-yard field goal. Afterwards, K.C. went back to work as Huard completed a 17-yard TD pass to TE Tony Gonzalez (with RB Priest Holmes
Priest Holmes
Priest Anthony Holmes is a former American football running back of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He played college football at Texas.Holmes earned a Super Bowl ring with the Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV...
getting the 2-point conversion run). Unforutnately, Green Bay would pull away as Favre & Jennings hooked up with each other again on a 60-yard TD pass, along with Crosby nailing a 45-yard field goal, and CB Charles Woodson
Charles Woodson
Charles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship...
sealing the win by returning an interception 46 yards for a touchdown.
With the loss, the Chiefs fell to 4-4.
Week 10: vs. Denver Broncos
| Scoring summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q | Team | Time | Scoring play | Extra point | Score |
| 1 | DEN | 11:12 | FG Elam Jason Elam Jason Elam is a retired American football placekicker. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Hawaii.... 44 |
DEN 3-0 | |
| 1 | KC | 5:38 | FG Rayner Dave Rayner David Michael "Dave" Rayner is an American football placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... 38 |
Graham Shayne Graham Michael Shayne Graham is an American football placekicker. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2000, and most recently played with the New England Patriots... kick |
Tied 3-3 |
| 2 | KC | 14:35 | Pollard Bernard Pollard Bernard Karmell Pollard is an American football safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft... blocked punt in end zone for safety |
KC 5-3 | |
| 2 | DEN | 9:18 | FG Elam 50 | DEN 6-5 | |
| 2 | KC | 2:40 | FG Rayner 36 | KC 8-6 | |
| 3 | DEN | 13:32 | Young Selvin Young Selvin Young is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2007... 20 run |
Elam kick | DEN 13-8 |
| 3 | DEN | 13:23 | Webster Nate Webster Nate Webster is a former American football linebacker who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cincinnati Bengals and Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buccaneers in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft... 17 fumble return |
Elam kick | DEN 20-8 |
| 3 | KC | 6:55 | FG Rayner 39 | DEN 20-11 | |
| 4 | DEN | 10:44 | Graham Daniel Graham Daniel Lawrence Grahamhttp://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahDa00.htm is an American football tight end for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft... 18 pass from Cutler Jay Cutler (American football) Jay Christopher Cutler is a quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He played football at Vanderbilt University. Cutler began his professional football career with the Denver Broncos, who selected him as the 11th overall pick of the 2006 NFL Draft... |
Elam kick | DEN 27-11 |
Hoping to rebound from their home loss to the Packers, the Chiefs stayed at home for an AFC West duel with the Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. With RB Larry Johnson out with an injury, RB Priest Holmes
Priest Holmes
Priest Anthony Holmes is a former American football running back of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He played college football at Texas.Holmes earned a Super Bowl ring with the Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV...
would be making his first start in more than two seasons.
In the first quarter, Kansas City trailed early as Broncos kicker Jason Elam
Jason Elam
Jason Elam is a retired American football placekicker. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Hawaii....
managed to get a 44-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Chiefs managed to tie the game with kicker Dave Rayner
Dave Rayner
David Michael "Dave" Rayner is an American football placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
getting a 38-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Kansas City took the lead with Safety Bernard Pollard
Bernard Pollard
Bernard Karmell Pollard is an American football safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
blocking a punt from deep within Denver territory. The ball would roll the back of the endzone for a safety. However, the Broncos went back into the lead with Elam getting a 50-yard field goal. The Chiefs would take the halftime lead as Rayner kicked a 36-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, K.C. trailed big as Denver RB Selvin Young
Selvin Young
Selvin Young is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
got a 20-yard TD pass, while LB Nate Webster
Nate Webster
Nate Webster is a former American football linebacker who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cincinnati Bengals and Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buccaneers in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft...
returned a fumble 17 yards for a touchdown. Even worse, starting-QB Damon Huard
Damon Huard
Damon Paul Huard is a former American football quarterback. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 1996. He played college football at Washington....
would leave the game on that play due to a concussion. Back-up QB Brodie Croyle
Brodie Croyle
John Brodie Croyle is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Alabama from 2002 to 2005...
took over the Chiefs offense for the remainder of the game. Later in the period, K.C. tried to rally as Rayner nailed a 39-yard field goal. Unfortunately, in the fourth quarter, the Broncos sealed the win with QB Jay Cutler
Jay Cutler (American football)
Jay Christopher Cutler is a quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He played football at Vanderbilt University. Cutler began his professional football career with the Denver Broncos, who selected him as the 11th overall pick of the 2006 NFL Draft...
completing an 18-yard TD pass to TE Daniel Graham
Daniel Graham
Daniel Lawrence Grahamhttp://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahDa00.htm is an American football tight end for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
.
With the loss, not only did the Chiefs fall to 4-5, but it ended their 8-game home winning streak against division opponents.
Priest Holmes, in his first start in over two years, ran 20 times for 65 yards, along with catching 2 passes for 14 yards.
Week 11: at Indianapolis Colts
| Scoring summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q | Team | Time | Scoring play | Extra point | Score |
| 2 | KC | 8:55 | FG Rayner Dave Rayner David Michael "Dave" Rayner is an American football placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... 47 |
KC 3-0 | |
| 2 | IND | 1:18 | FG Vinatieri Adam Vinatieri Adam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,... 27 |
Tied 3-3 | |
| 2 | IND | 7:17 | Addai Joseph Addai Joseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa... 3 run |
Vinatieri kick | IND 10-3 |
| 3 | KC | 1:22 | Bowe Dwayne Bowe -2007:On August 5, 2007, Bowe signed a five-year contract with the Chiefs, after holding out the first week of practice at training camp.Bowe scored his first NFL touchdown on a pass from Damon Huard in the first half of the Chiefs' game against the Chicago Bears on September 16, 2007.In his rookie... 19 pass from Croyle Brodie Croyle John Brodie Croyle is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Alabama from 2002 to 2005... |
Rayner kick | Tied 10-10 |
| 4 | IND | :03 | FG Vinatieri 24 | IND 13-10 | |
RCA Dome
RCA Dome was a domed stadium, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise for 24 seasons ....
for a Week 12 intraconference duel against the defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
, in a rematch of last year's wildcard battle. This would be the game in which second-year quarterback Brodie Croyle
Brodie Croyle
John Brodie Croyle is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Alabama from 2002 to 2005...
would be given the start.
After a scoreless first quarter, Kansas City struck first with kicker Dave Rayner
Dave Rayner
David Michael "Dave" Rayner is an American football placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
getting a 47-yard field goal. The Colts would tie the game before halftime as kicker Adam Vinatieri
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
managed to get a 27-yard field goal. In the third quarter, Indianapolis took the lead as RB Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
got a 3-yard TD run. The Chiefs would respond and tie the game with Croyle completing a 19-yard TD pass to rookie WR Dwayne Bowe
Dwayne Bowe
-2007:On August 5, 2007, Bowe signed a five-year contract with the Chiefs, after holding out the first week of practice at training camp.Bowe scored his first NFL touchdown on a pass from Damon Huard in the first half of the Chiefs' game against the Chicago Bears on September 16, 2007.In his rookie...
. Unfortunately, in the fourth quarter, the Colts sealed the win as Vinatieri nailed the game-winning 24-yard field goal.
With their third-straight loss, the Chiefs fell to 4-6.
The game was also the final outing of Priest Holmes, who suffered a neck injury in the fourth quarter. Holmes announced his retirement later into the week on November 21.
Week 12: vs. Oakland Raiders
| Scoring summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q | Team | Time | Scoring play | Extra point | Score |
| 1 | OAK | 11:02 | FG Janikowski Sebastian Janikowski Sebastian Janikowski is a left-footed Polish placekicker who plays for the National Football League's Oakland Raiders. He is nicknamed The Polish Cannon because he is considered to have one of the strongest kicking legs in the league, and leads the NFL in kickoffs for touchbacks. He lives in... 25 |
OAK 3-0 | |
| 1 | KC | 6:02 | Smith Kolby Smith -Kansas City Chiefs:His first career NFL start was on November 25, 2007 due to injuries to Larry Johnson and the retirement of Priest Holmes. He recorded his first career touchdown on that date against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.... 10 run |
Rayner kick | KC 7-3 |
| 2 | OAK | 10:39 | FG Janikowski 54 | KC 7-6 | |
| 2 | KC | 5:30 | FG Rayner 30 | KC 10-6 | |
| 3 | OAK | 6:04 | Jordan LaMont Jordan LaMont Damon Jordan is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft... 5 run |
Janikowski kick | OAK 13-10 |
| 3 | KC | :43 | Smith 5 run | Rayner kick | KC 17-13 |
| 4 | OAK | 9:34 | Fargas Justin Fargas Justin Fargas is an American football running back who is a Free Agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft... 14 run |
Janikowski kick | OAK 20-17 |
Trying to snap a three-game skid, the Chiefs went home for a Week 12 AFC West rematch with the Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Kansas City trailed early as Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski
Sebastian Janikowski
Sebastian Janikowski is a left-footed Polish placekicker who plays for the National Football League's Oakland Raiders. He is nicknamed The Polish Cannon because he is considered to have one of the strongest kicking legs in the league, and leads the NFL in kickoffs for touchbacks. He lives in...
managed to get a 25-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Chiefs regained the lead as rookie RB Kolby Smith
Kolby Smith
-Kansas City Chiefs:His first career NFL start was on November 25, 2007 due to injuries to Larry Johnson and the retirement of Priest Holmes. He recorded his first career touchdown on that date against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City....
managed to get a 10-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Oakland played catch-up as Janikowski kicked a 54-yard field goal. Kansas City improved its lead before halftime as kicker Dave Rayner
Dave Rayner
David Michael "Dave" Rayner is an American football placekicker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
nailed a 30-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Raiders regained the lead with RB LaMont Jordan
LaMont Jordan
LaMont Damon Jordan is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft...
getting a 5-yard TD run. The Chiefs would respond with Smith getting a 5-yard TD run. However, in the fourth quarter, Oakland regained the lead with RB Justin Fargas
Justin Fargas
Justin Fargas is an American football running back who is a Free Agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
getting a 14-yard TD run. Kansas City tried to come back, but the Raiders held on for the win.
With their fourth-straight loss, not only did the Chiefs fall to 4-7, but it snapped their nine-game winning streak against the Raiders. This would be the first time since 2004 that Kansas City had dropped four-straight games.
Kolby Smith, in his first game starting in absence of Larry Johnson, had 31 carries for 150 yards on the day.
Week 13: vs. San Diego Chargers
| Scoring summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q | Team | Time | Scoring play | Extra point | Score |
| 1 | KC | 10:50 | FG Carney 38 | KC 3-0 | |
| 1 | SD | 5:24 | FG Kaeding Nate Kaeding Nathaniel James Kaeding is an American football placekicker who plays for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft in the 3rd round with a pick acquired from the Phillip Rivers-Eli Manning trade. He played college football at Iowa... 25 |
Tied 3-3 | |
| 2 | KC | 5:23 | Allen Jared Allen -Kansas City Chiefs:Allen was drafted by the Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft, and signed for a one-year, $100,000 contract. On May 21, 2007, Allen, as a restricted free agent, signed the Chiefs' one-year tender offer of $2.35 million for the 2007 season. Allen credited his early... 2 pass from Huard Damon Huard Damon Paul Huard is a former American football quarterback. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 1996. He played college football at Washington.... |
Carney kick | KC 10-3 |
| 2 | SD | 3:29 | Jackson Vincent Jackson Vincent Jackson , nicknamed "Action Jackson", is an American football wide receiver who currently plays in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers.... 38 pass from Rivers Philip Rivers Philip Rivers is an American football quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League . He was one half of the Manning-Rivers draft trade which sent him to San Diego and the 1st overall pick, Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning, to the New York Giants. Rivers played college... |
Kaeding kick | Tied 10-10 |
| 3 | SD | 12:16 | Tomlinson 31 run | Kaeding kick | SD 17-10 |
| 3 | SD | 10:15 | Tomlinson 28 run | Kaeding kick | SD 24-10 |
Trying to snap a four-game skid, the Chiefs stayed at home for a Week 13 AFC West rematch with the San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Kansas City took the early lead with newly acquired kicker John Carney getting a 38-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Chargers got on the board with kicker Nate Kaeding
Nate Kaeding
Nathaniel James Kaeding is an American football placekicker who plays for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft in the 3rd round with a pick acquired from the Phillip Rivers-Eli Manning trade. He played college football at Iowa...
getting a 25-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Chiefs regained the lead with QB Damon Huard
Damon Huard
Damon Paul Huard is a former American football quarterback. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 1996. He played college football at Washington....
completing a 2-yard TD pass to DE Jared Allen
Jared Allen
-Kansas City Chiefs:Allen was drafted by the Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft, and signed for a one-year, $100,000 contract. On May 21, 2007, Allen, as a restricted free agent, signed the Chiefs' one-year tender offer of $2.35 million for the 2007 season. Allen credited his early...
. Afterwards, San Diego tied the game again as QB Philip Rivers
Philip Rivers
Philip Rivers is an American football quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League . He was one half of the Manning-Rivers draft trade which sent him to San Diego and the 1st overall pick, Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning, to the New York Giants. Rivers played college...
completed a 38-yard TD pass to WR Vincent Jackson
Vincent Jackson
Vincent Jackson , nicknamed "Action Jackson", is an American football wide receiver who currently plays in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers....
.
In the second quarter, the Chargers took the lead and the win with RB LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tramayne Tomlinson is an American football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers fifth overall in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas Christian.Tomlinson, often referred to by his initials, L...
getting a 31-yard TD run in the third quarter and a 28-yard TD run in the fourth quarter.
With their fifth-straight loss, Kansas City fell to 4-8. This also marked the first time since 2001 that the Chiefs have lost four-straight home games.
Week 14: at Denver Broncos
| Scoring summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q | Team | Time | Scoring play | Extra point | Score |
| 1 | DEN | 13:20 | Stokley Brandon Stokley Brandon Stokley is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL Draft... 21 pass from Cutler Jay Cutler (American football) Jay Christopher Cutler is a quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He played football at Vanderbilt University. Cutler began his professional football career with the Denver Broncos, who selected him as the 11th overall pick of the 2006 NFL Draft... |
Elam Jason Elam Jason Elam is a retired American football placekicker. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Hawaii.... kick |
DEN 7-0 |
| 1 | DEN | 7:13 | Henry Travis Henry Travis Deion Henry is a former American football running back for the Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans and Denver Broncos. He was drafted by the Bills in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft... 1 run |
Elam kick | DEN 14-0 |
| 2 | KC | 6:09 | Gonzalez 15 pass from Croyle Brodie Croyle John Brodie Croyle is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Alabama from 2002 to 2005... |
Carney kick | DEN 14-7 |
| 2 | DEN | 1:55 | Marshall Brandon Marshall -2006:Before the regular season even began, Marshall suffered a slight tear to his PCL in a pre-season game against the Detroit Lions. Although the injury sidelined him for a couple of weeks, he was able to return and play 15 games during the regular season. Marshall had a total of 20 catches, 309... 8 pass from Cutler |
Elam kick | DEN 21-7 |
| 2 | DEN | :00 | FG Elam 37 | DEN 24-7 | |
| 3 | DEN | 6:58 | FG Elam 37 | DEN 27-7 | |
| 3 | DEN | 2:14 | Graham Daniel Graham Daniel Lawrence Grahamhttp://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahDa00.htm is an American football tight end for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft... 2 pass from Cutler |
Elam kick | DEN 34-7 |
| 3 | DEN | :40 | Marshall 13 pass from Cutler | Elam kick | DEN 41-7 |
Trying to snap a five-game skid, the Chiefs flew to INVESCO Field at Mile High
INVESCO Field at Mile High
Sports Authority Field at Mile High, previously known as Invesco Field at Mile High, and commonly known as Mile High, is a multi-purpose stadium, in Denver, Colorado. It replaced the identically sized, but commercially obsolete Mile High Stadium in 2001...
for a Week 14 AFC West rematch with the Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Kansas City trailed early as Broncos QB Jay Cutler
Jay Cutler (American football)
Jay Christopher Cutler is a quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He played football at Vanderbilt University. Cutler began his professional football career with the Denver Broncos, who selected him as the 11th overall pick of the 2006 NFL Draft...
completed a 21-yard TD pass to WR Brandon Stokley
Brandon Stokley
Brandon Stokley is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL Draft...
, along with RB Travis Henry
Travis Henry
Travis Deion Henry is a former American football running back for the Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans and Denver Broncos. He was drafted by the Bills in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft...
getting a 1-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Chiefs would get their only score of the game as QB Brodie Croyle
Brodie Croyle
John Brodie Croyle is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Alabama from 2002 to 2005...
completed a 15-yard TD pass to TE Tony Gonzalez.
Afterwards, Denver took over as Cutler completed a 8-yard TD pass to WR Brandon Marshall
Brandon Marshall
-2006:Before the regular season even began, Marshall suffered a slight tear to his PCL in a pre-season game against the Detroit Lions. Although the injury sidelined him for a couple of weeks, he was able to return and play 15 games during the regular season. Marshall had a total of 20 catches, 309...
, while kicker Jason Elam
Jason Elam
Jason Elam is a retired American football placekicker. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Hawaii....
managed to get a 37-yard field goal. In the third quarter, the Broncos sealed the win with Elam nailing another 37-yard field goal, while Cutler completed a 2-yard TD pass to TE Daniel Graham
Daniel Graham
Daniel Lawrence Grahamhttp://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahDa00.htm is an American football tight end for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
, along with a 13-yard TD pass to Marshall.
With their sixth-straight loss (their longest losing streak since 1987), Kansas City fell to 4-9.
Week 15: vs. Tennessee Titans
| Scoring summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q | Team | Time | Scoring play | Extra point | Score |
| 1 | TEN | 11:25 | Williams Roydell Williams Roydell Williams is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tulane.... 16 pass from Young Vince Young Vincent Paul Young, Jr. , nicknamed "VY", is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He spent the first five seasons of his career with the Tennessee Titans. Young was the third overall draft pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college... |
Bironas Rob Bironas James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro... kick |
TEN 7-0 |
| 2 | KC | 12:22 | Parker Samie Parker Samie Jabar Parker is an American football wide receiver for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft... 10 pass from Croyle Brodie Croyle John Brodie Croyle is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Alabama from 2002 to 2005... |
Carney kick | Tied 7-0 |
| 2 | TEN | 8:31 | FG Bironas 37 | TEN 10-7 | |
| 2 | KC | 1:47 | Wilson 9 pass from Croyle | Elam kick | KC 14-10 |
| 3 | TEN | 11:07 | FG Bironas 37 | KC 14-13 | |
| 3 | KC | 3:49 | FG Carney 36 | KC 17-13 | |
| 3 | TEN | 2:24 | Williams 41 pass from Young | Bironas kick | TEN 20-17 |
| 4 | TEN | 14:56 | FG Bironas 40 | TEN 23-17 | |
| 4 | TEN | 5:42 | FG Bironas 25 | TEN 26-17 | |
Trying to snap a six-game slide, the Chiefs went home for a Week 15 intraconference duel with the Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
. In the first quarter, Kansas City trailed early as Titans QB Vince Young
Vince Young
Vincent Paul Young, Jr. , nicknamed "VY", is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He spent the first five seasons of his career with the Tennessee Titans. Young was the third overall draft pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college...
completed a 16-yard TD pass to WR Roydell Williams
Roydell Williams
Roydell Williams is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tulane....
for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Chiefs tied the game with QB Brodie Croyle
Brodie Croyle
John Brodie Croyle is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Alabama from 2002 to 2005...
completed a 10-yard TD pass to WR Samie Parker
Samie Parker
Samie Jabar Parker is an American football wide receiver for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
. Tennessee would respond with kicker Rob Bironas
Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Auburn University and Georgia Southern.Bironas was an All-Pro...
getting a 37-yard field goal, yet Kansas City regained the lead before halftime as Croyle completed a 9-yard TD pass to FB Kris Wilson.
In the third quarter, the Titans crept close as Bironas kicked a 37-yard field goal, yet the Chiefs answered with kicker John Carney getting a 36-yard field goal. However, Tennessee retook the lead with Young and Williams hooking up with each other again on a 41-yard TD pass. In the fourth quarter, the Titans sealed the win as Bironas nailed a 40-yard and a 25-yard field goal.
With the loss, not only did Kansas City fall to 4-10, but it also marked the first time since 1987 that the Chiefs dropped seven-straight games.
Week 16: at Detroit Lions
| Scoring summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q | Team | Time | Scoring play | Extra point | Score |
| 1 | DET | 2:03 | Duckett 11 run | Hanson Jason Hanson Jason Douglas Hanson is an American football placekicker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League, where he has spent his entire 20 year career. He was drafted by the Lions in the second round of the 1992 NFL Draft... kick |
DET 7-0 |
| 1 | DET | :31 | FitzSimmons Casey FitzSimmons Casey FitzSimmons is a former National Football League tight end. He played his whole career for the Detroit Lions.-High school years:... blocked punt in end zone for safety |
DET 9-0 | |
| 2 | DET | 10:20 | FG Hanson 46 | DET 12-0 | |
| 2 | DET | 9:00 | Lenon Paris Lenon Paris Michael Lenon is an American football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2000... 61 interception return |
Hanson kick | DET 19-0 |
| 3 | KC | 3:33 | Battle Jackie Battle Jackie Battle is an American football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys in 2007... 3 run |
Carney kick | DET 19-7 |
| 3 | KC | :23 | Allen Jared Allen -Kansas City Chiefs:Allen was drafted by the Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft, and signed for a one-year, $100,000 contract. On May 21, 2007, Allen, as a restricted free agent, signed the Chiefs' one-year tender offer of $2.35 million for the 2007 season. Allen credited his early... 1 pass from Huard Damon Huard Damon Paul Huard is a former American football quarterback. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 1996. He played college football at Washington.... |
Carney kick | DET 19-14 |
| 3 | DET | 8:35 | FG Hanson 20 | DET 22-14 | |
| 4 | KC | 13:28 | Bowe Dwayne Bowe -2007:On August 5, 2007, Bowe signed a five-year contract with the Chiefs, after holding out the first week of practice at training camp.Bowe scored his first NFL touchdown on a pass from Damon Huard in the first half of the Chiefs' game against the Chicago Bears on September 16, 2007.In his rookie... 24 pass from Huard |
TPC failed | DET 20-22 |
| 4 | DET | :43 | FG Hanson 47 | DET 25-20 | |
Trying to halt a six-game losing streak, the Lions returned home to Ford Field for an interconference matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
, losers of seven games in a row. Detroit got on the board early with an 11-yard TD run from T.J. Duckett and a safety off a blocked Dustin Colquitt
Dustin Colquitt
Dustin Farr Colquitt is an American football punter for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
punt. In the second quarter, the Lions opened up a 19-0 lead with a Jason Hanson
Jason Hanson
Jason Douglas Hanson is an American football placekicker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League, where he has spent his entire 20 year career. He was drafted by the Lions in the second round of the 1992 NFL Draft...
field goal and a Paris Lenon
Paris Lenon
Paris Michael Lenon is an American football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2000...
interception return for a touchdown. After the interception, Chiefs quarterback Brodie Croyle tried to stop Lenon in his return, but injured his wrist and sat out the remainder of the game. Damon Huard filled in, and nearly brought Kansas City back with its first win since October. A 3-yard run from RB Jackie Battle
Jackie Battle
Jackie Battle is an American football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys in 2007...
and a 1-yard pass from Huard to Jared Allen, whom made his second touchdown catch on offense this season, made the game 19-14. The Lions' Jason Hanson
Jason Hanson
Jason Douglas Hanson is an American football placekicker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League, where he has spent his entire 20 year career. He was drafted by the Lions in the second round of the 1992 NFL Draft...
added two more field goals in the second half and the Chiefs could not convert a two-point conversion to Tony Gonzalez in the 3rd after a Dwayne Bowe
Dwayne Bowe
-2007:On August 5, 2007, Bowe signed a five-year contract with the Chiefs, after holding out the first week of practice at training camp.Bowe scored his first NFL touchdown on a pass from Damon Huard in the first half of the Chiefs' game against the Chicago Bears on September 16, 2007.In his rookie...
receiving TD. Detroit held KC off, 25-20, ending their long skid. However, this would be the Lions' last win until week three of the 2009 season.
With their eighth consecutive loss, the Chiefs fell to 4-11, their worst record in 20 years.
Week 17: at New York Jets
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| Q | Team | Time | Scoring play | Extra point | Score |
| 2 | NYJ | 13:07 | Jones 15 pass from Clemens Kellen Clemens Kellen Clemens is an American football quarterback who is currently a member of the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft... |
Nugent Mike Nugent Mike Nugent is an American football placekicker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft... kick |
NYJ 7-0 |
| 2 | KC | 5:08 | FG Carney 40 | NYJ 7-3 | |
| 2 | NYJ | :13 | FG Nugent 27 | NYJ 10-3 | |
| 4 | KC | 2:59 | Webb Jeff Webb Jeffrey Leon Webb is a gridiron football wide receiver for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft... 26 pass from Croyle Brodie Croyle John Brodie Croyle is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Alabama from 2002 to 2005... |
Carney kick | Tied 10-10 |
| OT | NYJ | 9:47 | FG Nugent 43 | NYJ 13-10 | |
Looking to end their season with a win, their first since October 21, the Chiefs played the New York Jets at Giants Stadium. Entering the game, both teams had only seven combined wins. A bigger storyline entering the game was Chiefs head coach Herman Edwards' first visit to the Meadowlands since his departure following the 2005 NFL season. This Chiefs and Jets game was also a "draft position game," with the loser moving ahead of the winner in the top ten of the 2008 NFL Draft
2008 NFL Draft
The 2008 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27, 2008. For the 29th consecutive year, ESPN televised the draft; the NFL Network also broadcast the event, its third year doing so...
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After a scoreless first quarter, the Jets took flight as QB Kellen Clemens
Kellen Clemens
Kellen Clemens is an American football quarterback who is currently a member of the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
completed a 15-yard TD to RB Thomas Jones. The Chiefs would get on the board with kicker John Carney getting a 40-yard field goal, followed by Jets kicker Mike Nugent
Mike Nugent
Mike Nugent is an American football placekicker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
getting a 27-yard field goal to end the half.
After a scoreless third quarter, Kansas City would tie the game in the fourth quarter with Brodie Croyle completing a 26-yard TD pass to Jeff Webb. In overtime, New York sealed the win and the season with Nugent nailing the game-winning 43-yard field goal. The Chiefs ended their season with their twelfth loss, the franchise's first 4-12 season since 1978
1978 Kansas City Chiefs season
The 1978 Kansas City Chiefs season began with the hiring of new head coach Marv Levy, formerly of the Canadian Football League's Montreal Alouettes...
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Pro Bowl
Tight endTight end
The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
Tony Gonzalez and defensive end
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
Jared Allen
Jared Allen
-Kansas City Chiefs:Allen was drafted by the Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft, and signed for a one-year, $100,000 contract. On May 21, 2007, Allen, as a restricted free agent, signed the Chiefs' one-year tender offer of $2.35 million for the 2007 season. Allen credited his early...
were the only Chiefs players elected to the 2008 Pro Bowl
2008 Pro Bowl
The 2008 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl was the NFL's all-star game for the 2007 season. It was played at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii on February 10, 2008. The game was televised in the United States by Fox and began shortly after 11:40am local time . The NFC won, 42–30, despite a 17-point first half AFC...
in Honolulu, Hawai'i. Gonzalez will make his ninth consecutive appearance, while Allen will make his first appearance after leading the NFL in quarterback sacks (15.5). It was the fewest number of Chiefs to be selected to the Pro Bowl
Pro Bowl
In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League . Since the merger with the rival American Football League in 1970, it has been officially called the AFC–NFC Pro Bowl, matching the top players in the American Football Conference against those...
since former guard Will Shields
Will Shields
Will Herthie Shields is a former American football offensive guard. He attended the University of Nebraska and played his entire NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs. In his 14 seasons in the NFL, Shields never missed a game...
was the team's only representative in 1998
1999 Pro Bowl
The 1999 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl was played on February 7, 1999 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. The final score was AFC 23, NFC 10. Keyshawn Johnson of the New York Jets and Ty Law of the New England Patriots were the game's MVPs. This game was also the last game in the career of Denver Broncos...
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Season statistics
All statistics through the completion of the 2007 NFL season (December 30, 2007).Offense
Yards per game: 276.8 (#31 in NFL)Total yards in season: 4,429 (#31 in NFL)
Points per game: 14.1 (T-#31 in NFL)
Points in season: 226 (#31 in NFL)
Quarterback rating:
- Damon Huard – 76.8 in ten games started
- Brodie Croyle – 69.9 in six games started
Rushing yards in season: 1248 (#32 in NFL—last place)
Rushing yards per game: 78.0 (#32 in NFL—last place)
Passing yards in season: 3,181 (#20 in NFL)
Passing yards per game: 198.8 (#20 in NFL)
Defense
Yards allowed per game: 319.4 (T-#13 in NFL)Rushing yards allowed per game: 130.6 (#28 in NFL)
Passing yards allowed per game: 188.9 (#5 in NFL)
Points allowed in season: 335 (#14 in NFL)
Points allowed per game: 20.9 (#14 in NFL)
Quarterback sacks: DE Jared Allen – 15.5 (#1 in NFL)
Tackles: LB Donnie Edwards – 87 (#7 in NFL)