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| 469 | KANSAS CITY | 46.5 | 46 | | 470 | SAN DIEGO | -5.5 | -3 |
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| All Games | 2-3 | -0.3 | 3-2 | 2-3 | 23.8 | 10.8 | 335.0 | (5.5) | 1.2 | 20.2 | 9.4 | 341.8 | (5.9) | 0.6 | | Road Games | 1-2 | -0.1 | 2-1 | 1-2 | 22.7 | 11.3 | 329.0 | (5.2) | 1.0 | 20.3 | 12.3 | 338.0 | (5.8) | 0.0 | | Last 3 Games | 2-1 | +2.2 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 30.7 | 13.7 | 350.0 | (5.8) | 1.0 | 17.0 | 5.3 | 326.3 | (5.6) | 1.0 | | Grass Games | 2-3 | -0.3 | 3-2 | 2-3 | 23.8 | 10.8 | 335.0 | (5.5) | 1.2 | 20.2 | 9.4 | 341.8 | (5.9) | 0.6 | | Division Games | 0-1 | -1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 17.0 | 10.0 | 380.0 | (5.2) | 0.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | 325.0 | (7.2) | 0.0 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 23.8 | 10.8 | 21.2 | 30:31 | 29-134 | (4.6) | 20-32 | 63.5% | 201 | (6.3) | 61-335 | (5.5) | (14.1) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 22.7 | 10.8 | 21.1 | 30:23 | 27-104 | (3.9) | 22-37 | 59.9% | 226 | (6.1) | 64-329 | (5.2) | (14.5) | | Offense Road Games | 22.7 | 11.3 | 21.7 | 31:17 | 30-132 | (4.4) | 21-33 | 63.3% | 197 | (6) | 63-329 | (5.2) | (14.5) | | Defense (All Games) | 20.2 | 9.4 | 19.2 | 29:29 | 27-127 | (4.8) | 20-32 | 61.6% | 214 | (6.7) | 58-342 | (5.9) | (16.9) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 24.2 | 13.1 | 20.2 | 30:51 | 28-117 | (4.2) | 22-35 | 62.3% | 241 | (6.9) | 63-358 | (5.7) | (14.8) | | Defense Road Games | 20.3 | 12.3 | 19.7 | 28:43 | 26-133 | (5.1) | 19-32 | 58.3% | 205 | (6.4) | 58-338 | (5.8) | (16.6) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.2 | -0.6 | 13-7 | 50.7% | 1-0 | 50.0% | 3-63 | (22.4) | 3-38 | (12.7) | 4-35 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 14-6 | 42.7% | 1-0 | 41.2% | 2-56 | (24.7) | 23-3 | (9.3) | 6-49 | | Stats For (Road Games) | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | -1.0 | 14-9 | 60.5% | 1-0 | 50.0% | 3-74 | (24.6) | 3-47 | (15.6) | 5-38 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 | | 13-4 | 34.4% | 1-0 | 50.0% | 3-88 | (29.4) | 1-5 | (3.8) | 7-57 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.3 | | 14-5 | 40.0% | 1-0 | 36.3% | 2-49 | (25) | 13-2 | (6.2) | 8-65 | | Stats Against (Road Games) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | 13-4 | 33.3% | 1-1 | 50.0% | 4-125 | (31.2) | 1-4 | (3.7) | 6-49 |
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| All Games | 5-1 | +5 | 5-1 | 3-3 | 27.3 | 14.7 | 378.7 | (5.8) | 0.3 | 15.2 | 8.5 | 308.2 | (5.6) | 1.5 | | Home Games | 3-0 | +3.7 | 3-0 | 2-1 | 31.3 | 19.3 | 407.7 | (6.1) | 0.3 | 11.7 | 9.3 | 252.7 | (5) | 2.0 | | Last 3 Games | 3-0 | +3 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 31.7 | 17.3 | 423.0 | (6.5) | 0.3 | 14.0 | 9.3 | 288.7 | (5.2) | 2.0 | | Grass Games | 4-0 | +4.7 | 3-1 | 3-1 | 31.2 | 18.0 | 411.5 | (6.1) | 0.2 | 15.7 | 10.5 | 288.5 | (5.6) | 1.7 | | Division Games | 1-0 | +1 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 31.0 | 14.0 | 423.0 | (6.2) | 0.0 | 28.0 | 14.0 | 396.0 | (7.3) | 1.0 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 27.3 | 14.7 | 20.8 | 34:34 | 32-93 | (2.9) | 23-33 | 69.0% | 286 | (8.6) | 65-379 | (5.8) | (13.9) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 24.8 | 12.9 | 20.8 | 32:56 | 27-97 | (3.5) | 24-36 | 66.9% | 265 | (7.3) | 64-362 | (5.7) | (14.6) | | Offense Home Games | 31.3 | 19.3 | 22.0 | 36:52 | 32-102 | (3.1) | 26-35 | 74.0% | 306 | (8.8) | 67-408 | (6.1) | (13) | | Defense (All Games) | 15.2 | 8.5 | 17.2 | 25:26 | 21-99 | (4.7) | 20-34 | 60.3% | 209 | (6.2) | 55-308 | (5.6) | (20.3) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 19.3 | 9.5 | 17.8 | 28:24 | 24-102 | (4.2) | 21-35 | 60.2% | 211 | (6.1) | 59-313 | (5.3) | (16.2) | | Defense Home Games | 11.7 | 9.3 | 15.3 | 23:08 | 20-95 | (4.8) | 19-31 | 62.4% | 158 | (5.1) | 51-253 | (5) | (21.7) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 15-8 | 53.8% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 0-4 | (11) | 2-12 | (7.2) | 6-56 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 14-6 | 44.7% | 1-0 | 35.1% | 2-35 | (22.2) | 14-2 | (7.1) | 7-59 | | Stats For (Home Games) | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 17-10 | 60.8% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 1-7 | (11) | 1-7 | (5) | 6-62 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.5 | | 12-5 | 44.6% | 1-0 | 0.0% | 4-94 | (20.9) | 1-6 | (5.8) | 8-65 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.2 | | 14-5 | 38.9% | 1-0 | 44.5% | 3-63 | (23.1) | 16-2 | (7.9) | 7-57 | | Stats Against (Home Games) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | | 11-4 | 38.2% | 1-0 | 0.0% | 6-129 | (21.5) | 1-2 | (2.5) | 8-60 |
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| | Average power rating of opponents played: KANSAS CITY 22, SAN DIEGO 17.5 |
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| 9/7/2014 | TENNESSEE | 10-26 | L | -3 | L | 45.5 | U | 17-67 | 19-35-178 | 3 | 38-162 | 22-33-243 | 0 | | 9/14/2014 | @ DENVER | 17-24 | L | 13 | W | 49 | U | 31-133 | 26-42-247 | 0 | 19-88 | 21-26-237 | 0 | | 9/21/2014 | @ MIAMI | 34-15 | W | 6 | W | 43 | O | 41-174 | 19-25-168 | 2 | 20-141 | 21-43-191 | 0 | | 9/29/2014 | NEW ENGLAND | 41-14 | W | 3 | W | 45.5 | O | 38-207 | 20-26-236 | 0 | 16-75 | 20-30-215 | 3 | | 10/5/2014 | @ SAN FRANCISCO | 17-22 | L | 4 | L | 43.5 | U | 19-90 | 17-31-175 | 1 | 40-171 | 14-27-186 | 0 | | 10/19/2014 | @ SAN DIEGO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/26/2014 | ST LOUIS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/2/2014 | NY JETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/9/2014 | @ BUFFALO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/16/2014 | SEATTLE | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 9/8/2014 | @ ARIZONA | 17-18 | L | 3 | W | 45 | U | 24-52 | 21-36-238 | 1 | 26-109 | 24-37-294 | 2 | | 9/14/2014 | SEATTLE | 30-21 | W | 5 | W | 45 | O | 37-101 | 28-37-276 | 0 | 13-108 | 17-25-180 | 1 | | 9/21/2014 | @ BUFFALO | 22-10 | W | 3 | W | 45.5 | U | 37-85 | 18-25-251 | 0 | 22-87 | 23-40-205 | 0 | | 9/28/2014 | JACKSONVILLE | 33-14 | W | -11 | W | 45.5 | O | 20-42 | 29-39-365 | 0 | 25-85 | 29-37-234 | 3 | | 10/5/2014 | NY JETS | 31-0 | W | -7 | W | 44.5 | U | 40-162 | 20-28-277 | 1 | 21-91 | 12-31-60 | 2 | | 10/12/2014 | @ OAKLAND | 31-28 | W | -7 | L | 44 | O | 33-116 | 22-35-307 | 0 | 20-114 | 18-34-282 | 1 | | 10/19/2014 | KANSAS CITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/23/2014 | @ DENVER | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/2/2014 | @ MIAMI | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/16/2014 | OAKLAND | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| |  | KANSAS CITY: This offense is built around Jamaal Charles and the running game. Head coach Andy Reid and offensive line coach Andy Heck brought a hybrid blocking scheme that mixes zone and gap blocking up front. Charles does a lot of his damage on the perimeter, though they do work some inside zone plays. After a solid showing in relief of an injured Charles in last year's playoffs, second-year pro Knile Davis should be in for a slightly bigger role as K.C. looks to limit the number of hits Charles absorbs.
Alex Smith may be little more than a game manager, but he's a good one. Like the offense he ran in San Francisco, Smith is asked to work off the running game and utilize his mobility to move the ball via a short passing game. He does a lot of moving around and will take off running more than most quarterbacks. Charles is the primary receiver in the passing game, getting set up on a series of screen plays. When they throw in the red zone, they continue to use Charles most often, as he's the only K.C. player who was targeted more than six times inside the opponents' 10 last season. They'll use Dwayne Bowe on the perimeter when they need to move the chains, with Donnie Avery working a lot of deep crossing routes. They use two tight ends frequently, with Travis Kelce expected to be used as a receiver more often than Anthony Fasano was last season.
In his first year in Kansas City, defensive coordinator Bob Sutton took a unit tied for last in turnovers in 2012 (13 TO) up to second in 2013 (36 TO). OLBs Justin Houston and Tamba Hali caused plenty of takeaways with a combined 22 sacks and five forced fumbles. The Chiefs also have the NFL's best return game, scoring four return touchdowns in 2013. | | SAN DIEGO: Veteran offensive line coach Joe D'Alessandris kept San Diego's man-blocking scheme for the most part intact during his first season with the Chargers. They've also turned to a full committee approach. Ryan Mathews will once again lead the rotation as long as he stays healthy. Danny Woodhead will  most passing downs and, surprisingly considering his size, stays on the field in many red-zone situations. Donald Brown will have a significant role as well, spelling Mathews and Woodhead on all three downs. The trio will continue to rotate inside the 20 with Woodhead getting the most touches.
Philip Rivers found new life last year under offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt. Whiz took the head job in Tennessee, but new OC Franck Reich ascends from quarterbacks coach and should keep the game plan intact. There are a lot more quick throws in this offense, keeping Rivers upright and also giving San Diego's playmakers a chance. Keenan Allen is the No. 1 target, often working the same side of the field as tight end Antonio Gates, the second receiver. Woodhead will continue to have a big role as an underneath target, stealing chances from slot receiver Eddie Royal. Allen emerged as a big threat when they threw deep in opponent territory last season, partially because teams still focus coverage on Gates. Woodhead remains a big receiving threat around the goal line, and second TE Ladarius Green appears ready for a bigger role. Malcom Floyd will be the deep threat if he can stay healthy. If not, Vincent Brown will assume that role.
John Pagano's 3-4 defense doesn't give up many points, but they finished 30th in takeaways last year and ranked 23rd in both total defense and sacks. With no significant free agent additions, rookie CB Jason Verrett is the only real upgrade here. |
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(UPDATES with Chargers CB Flowers practicing and new quote.)
*Chiefs-Chargers Preview* =========================
By ALAN FERGUSON STATS Writer
Riding an unprecedented streak, Philip Rivers has played a significant role in the San Diego Chargers' longest winning streak in five seasons.
He's also been a major part of their recent success against the Kansas City Chiefs, and San Diego will look for a fifth consecutive win over its well-rested AFC West rivals Sunday.
Rivers is the first quarterback to post a rating of 120 or higher in five consecutive games and finished at 123.8 in a 31-28 comeback win in Oakland last Sunday. He had three touchdown passes for the third straight game and topped 300 yards for the second time this season with 313, but the Chargers didn't wrap up the victory until Jason Verrett's interception with 1:13 to go.
Rivers completed 11 of his final 14 passes while leading the Chargers (5-1) to 17 points in the final 18 minutes and keeping them tied with Dallas and Philadelphia for the NFL's best record.
"There are different stats that somebody has kept for a long time, and they are meaningful, knowing you were tied with (Johnny) Unitas and (Kurt) Warner until (Sunday)," Rivers said. "What it says is that we've had a great five-game stretch. It doesn't say anymore than that but I think it speaks to the guys catching the football, the guys protecting and the whole group."
Running back Branden Oliver scored the go-ahead touchdown with 1:56 left in his first career start. Oliver had 101 yards, including 29 on the final scoring drive, and has 215 in his last two games.
"I'm the type of guy that, if you keep giving me the ball, I feel like I get stronger as the game goes," said the undrafted rookie.
The Chargers have won five in a row for the first time since an 11-game win streak to finish the 2009 season, which tied their longest since the AFL-NFL merger.
San Diego has won 11 of 13 over Kansas City (2-3) and Rivers has a rating of 119.8 in the four-game win streak in the series. He had three touchdowns in each of the two matchups last season and threw for 392 yards, including the winning 26-yard TD with 24 seconds left, in a 41-38 victory in Kansas City on Nov. 24.
The Chargers won 27-24 in overtime Dec. 29 for their series-best sixth in a row at home. They're riding a six-game overall win streak in southern California, their longest in the regular season since seven consecutive victories Nov. 1, 2009-Oct. 3, 2010.
The Chiefs have dropped two of three on the road and had a string of high-scoring performances snapped with a 22-17 loss in San Francisco on Oct. 5. Kansas City totaled 75 points in wins at Miami and versus New England but was held off the scoreboard in the final 26 1/2 minutes against the 49ers.
Coach Andy Reid gave the team nearly a full week off, a practice that helped him win 13 straight games after the bye week while in Philadelphia. Reid, though, has lost his last two such contests.
"Listen, I've done it this way for a long time and it's been fairly successful," Reid said. "Sometimes I think it's good to step away whether you're doing well or not doing well. Coming off a win or a loss I think sometimes it's good to get away and get recharged."
The time off could give Pro Bowl safety Eric Berry a chance to return for the first time since spraining his right ankle in a 24-17 loss in Denver on Sept. 14. The Chiefs were thin in the secondary with nickel back Chris Owens out with a knee injury, and cornerback Ron Parker was moved over to fill Berry's spot.
The statuses of wide receiver Eddie Royal (ribs) and cornerback Brandon Flowers (groin) are unknown for San Diego after both were injured last week, but Flowers was able to practice Friday.
Flowers was released by the Chiefs in June even though he was coming off his first Pro Bowl appearance.
"If I'm out there that means I'm good enough to play," said Flowers, who missed the Sept. 14 game with the same injury. "I thought it would be fun. I never got a chance to play an old team before, so definitely it would be fun to go out there and  the guys I played with for six years."
Kansas City running back Jamaal Charles needs 53 yards to pass Priest Holmes' franchise record of 6,070. Charles had 115 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries against San Diego in November after totaling 167 yards in his prior three matchups.
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