![]() ![]() The most impressive aspect of their run game has been the ability of the offensive line to wear down defenses in the second half. The Chiefs' RB-by-committee approach is underscored by the fact that of the team's top four backs, none have less than 163 yards or more than 196. It might not be the most exciting brand of football but Cunningham's grind-it-out style fits his personnel. The guy to watch is MLB Marvcus Patton, whose team-high three sacks have come on delayed blitzes behind McGlockton's upfield push. Kansas City put good heat on Baltimore's QB Stoney Case last week and forced some poor throws but they were held without a sack nonetheless. The Chiefs are confident these three players will be able to handle any receiver combination that the Chargers put on the field so look for Cunningham to increase his blitz calls. Despite three pass interference calls last week, LDC Chris Dishman is playing the type of in-your-face defense that coach Gunther Cunningham wants out of his club. James Hasty's influence is noticeably wearing off on nickel back Eric Warfield, who is passing the test every week when opponents target him. The Chiefs' secondary, especially its top three DCs, is playing outstanding football. Kansas City's defense fed off turnovers last week, returning two interceptions for scores. San Diego's passing game has become so predictable that the Packers felt all they needed to do was stop TE Freddie Jones. Charlie Jones, who has missed the entire season with a hip injury, returns on Sunday and should at least bring the threat of an occasional deep pass. ![]() ![]() Whichever quarterback Riley chooses, the chosen will definitely enjoy something this unit has lacked all season - a playmaking wide receiver. Erik Kramer led the team to three straight wins but Harbaugh's mobility compensates for the team's protection problems. Riley must decide who's the right man to lead his team. It's back to the drawing board for coach Mike Riley after last week's six-interception debacle. San Diego had great success with Fletcher in a receiving role at the end of last season and the Chiefs cannot expect OLB Donnie Edwards to stay with him, regardless of how well he's played this season. The Chargers need to run the football effectively to set up the play-action passing game but look for them to use Fletcher on screens and quick dump-offs if that doesn't happen early on. LDT Chester McGlockton continues to get consistent penetration and should be able to handle wide body DeMingo Graham, who was completely manhandled last week against Green Bay. In their Week 3 meeting, the Chiefs got an excellent effort from their front four as they held the Chargers to just 2.4 yards per carry. Means was largely ineffective last week (12 carries, 28 yards) because he failed to run with his eyes and the team might actually be better off with the healthy trio of Kenny Bynum, Tremayne Stephens, and third-down specialist Terrell Fletcher. The struggling Chargers offense received more bad news this week when banged up RB Natrone Means was forced to undergo knee surgery. ![]()
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