Chiefs RB Charles: 'I love getting in the end zone'
by Joel Thorman on Nov 22, 2009 7:00 PM CST
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You gotta love simple words like this from Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles. I don't think I could have said it any better.
"I wish I could get into the end zone every time I step on the field."
If you missed the beginning of the Chiefs 27-24 overtime victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, then you missed one of the highest points of the Chiefs season through 11 weeks.
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With Andy Studebaker, Chiefs Don't Miss Mike Vrabel in Win Over Steelers
by Joel Thorman on Nov 22, 2009 6:00 PM CST
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When the news on Kansas City Chiefs LB Mike Vrabel came down that he wouldn't play today, and other hints that he might be out for several more weeks began to seep out, I'll admit it -- I really thought this defense was toast. I know how much the players, especially the linebackers, respect and lean on him for support and guidance.
Remember, it's a pretty young unit so a guy like Vrabel is a huge tool for those guys.
However....a funny thing happened today. Vrabel's replacement turned out to be pretty good. He's from a D-III school and has been nicknamed "Venice Beach" by the head coach for his, um, body (and his tendency to take his shirt off).
In fact, Studebaker made what I would argue was the biggest defensive play, heck biggest play period, in the second half today.
After the jump, more on Studebaker's two interceptions, why Derrick Johnson will razz him and why Studebaker not scoring made Todd Haley cringe (in a good way).
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Photos from the Kansas City Chiefs Third Win of the Season
by Chris Thorman on Nov 22, 2009 5:00 PM CST
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Chiefs Coach Haley Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief With Win Over Steelers
by Joel Thorman on Nov 22, 2009 4:21 PM CST
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Kansas City Chiefs head coach walked to the podium for his post-game press conference following a 27-24 overtime victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on a much lighter note. His team had just beaten arguably the greatest NFL franchise in history. The same team his father worked for, the same team he has said he admires and the same team owner Clark Hunt said he wants to emulate.
Before Haley began to speak, he breathed a heavy sigh of relief into the microphone, took a quick glance in the direction of Jason Whitlock of the Kansas City Star, and talked about his team's third victory of the season.
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Caption This
by Chris Thorman on Nov 22, 2009 3:45 PM CST
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"You see coach, if you lose this game, you're automatically disqualified from the playoffs."
Have at it Chiefs fans. Today is a good day.
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The Chiefs Win; Beat Steelers 27 to 24 in Overtime
by Chris Thorman on Nov 22, 2009 3:19 PM CST
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"The fans are on their feet here at Arrowhead." -CBS commentator in the fourth quarter
Live this one up Kansas City Chiefs fans! The Chiefs beat the Steelers in over time!
This is easily the Chiefs best win since the 2006 season.
I'm jumping up and down! CHIEFS! CHIEFS! CHIEFS!
Here are some quick post game thoughts I've been putting together:
The Good
- Hello Andy Studebaker! The former sixth round pick had two picks of his own against the Steelers. The second one went for 94-yards and a near touchdown.
- Jamaal Charles, while not putting up huge numbers, is such a clear advantage over Larry Johnson's lazy style of running. Charles rushed for
- Speaking of Jamaal Charles, he topped the play of his career last week with a kickoff return for a TD to open the game. Even if Charles is only able to add plays like that a few times a year, those plays can win games for the Chiefs. Again, a huge advantage over Larry Johnson.
- Thank you for Chris Chambers. He'll be invaluable as Dwayne Bowe sits. Too bad he hurt what appeared to be his shoulder on his big catch on the Chiefs' tying drive.
- Improved play calling against the Steelers. Even a few plays that nobody expects goes a long way.
- In the fourth quarter, Mike Brown holding on to Ben Roethlisberger's jersey on third down while the rest of the Chiefs' D jumped on the QB was huge. It may have been the play of the game.
- Derrick Johnson's fourth quarter sack was amazing!
- Jovan Belcher made a HUGE play on over time when he stopped Rashad Mendenhall on the outside for a three-yard loss.
The Bad
- The Chiefs almost sacked Ben Roethlisberger that it was frustrating. The Pittsburgh QB almost magically escaped the Chiefs' pass rush at least a half dozen times. Even one sack could have made the difference between a punt and a score.
The Ugly
- The Chiefs pass protection, as usual. The Chiefs gave up 5 sacks to the Steelers.
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Chiefs and Steelers Head Into Overtime Tied at 24
by Chris Thorman on Nov 22, 2009 3:01 PM CST
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I'm in a daze. We're in overtime against the Steelers.
The Chiefs' pass rush decided to show up big time in the second half.
LET'S GO CHIEFS!!!
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Chiefs and Steelers Tied at 17 in Fourth Quarter
by Chris Thorman on Nov 22, 2009 2:14 PM CST
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The game is tied at seventeen as the fourth quarter begins.
The story of the day is Andy Studebaker's two interceptions. He ran his second INT 94-yards out of the end zone. The Chiefs stalled on the goal line, only getting three points out of the turnover.
It's tied. Yes, the Chiefs and Steelers are tied in the fourth quarter.
LET'S GO CHIEFS!!!
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Only 47-Yards of Offense Has Chiefs Down by Ten to the Steelers
by Chris Thorman on Nov 22, 2009 1:27 PM CST
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Well that was fun while it lasted.
After going up 7-3 early, the Kansas City Chiefs are down 17 to 7 at half time to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The highlights? Jamaal Charles' opening kick off return for a touchdown and Brandon Flowers' strip of WR Mike Wallace.
The lowlights? Pretty much the rest of the game. The Chiefs have done nothing on offense and gave up two touchdowns late in the second quarter to the Steelers.
We're only down by ten but this game feels like it's getting out of hand. Here are some first half stats:
- QB Matt Cassel: 4/10, 35 yards
- QB Ben Roethlisberger: 16/20, 220 yards, 2 TDs
- The Chiefs have three first downs and the Steelers have 12
- The Chiefs only converted one of six third downs
- The Chiefs have 47-yards of offense to the Steelers' 279
Keep talking Chiefs in this thread.
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Jamaal Charles' 97-Yard Kickoff Return has Chiefs Leading Steelers Early
by Chris Thorman on Nov 22, 2009 12:38 PM CST
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The Chiefs are leading 7-0.
The first quarter highlight was Jamaal Charles taking the opening kick off back for a 97-yard touchdown. Close to that was Brandon Flowers stripping Steelers WR Mike Wallace after Wallace made a big catch in Chiefs territory.
Unfortunately, the Chiefs weren't able to do much with that turnover. They stalled on second and third down and short to force a punt.
The first quarter has just ended. The Steelers have the ball near the Chiefs' 20-yard line.
Up seven against the Steelers after the first quarter? I'll take it.
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