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NFL : ATS Matchup
Sunday 10/26/2014Line$ LineOU LineScore
ST LOUIS
 
KANSAS CITY
+7.5  

-7.5  
+250

-310

44
 
7
Final
34

ST LOUIS (2 - 4) at KANSAS CITY (3 - 3)
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Week 8 Sunday, 10/26/2014 1:00 PM
Board OpenLatest
257ST LOUIS43.544
258KANSAS CITY-6-7
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
ST LOUIS - Current Season Performance
 Straight UpAgainst SpreadTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsW-LO-UScoreHalfYardsYPPTOScoreHalfYardsYPPTO
All Games2-4-0.72-44-221.512.2358.7(5.7)1.729.311.0377.5(6.3)1.2
Road Games1-1+0.61-11-123.58.5402.5(6.2)2.025.513.5342.0(5.7)2.0
Last 3 Games1-2+0.21-23-024.314.0349.0(5.6)1.330.312.0415.7(6.2)1.3
Grass Games1-1+0.61-11-123.58.5402.5(6.2)2.025.513.5342.0(5.7)2.0
ST LOUIS - Current Season Statistics
 RushingPassingTotal
 PPGHalfFDTOPATT-YDSYPRCMP-ATTPCTYDSPYAATT-YDSYPPYPPT
Offense (All Games)21.512.221.231:2626-105(4.1)24-3765.9%253(6.9)62-359(5.7)(16.7)
Opponents Defensive Avg.24.513.720.530:2526-109(4.1)23-3564.8%244(6.9)62-353(5.7)(14.4)
Offense Road Games23.58.524.532:3226-122(4.7)25-3965.4%280(7.2)65-402(6.2)(17.1)
Defense (All Games)29.311.019.828:3430-145(4.8)20-3067.4%232(7.8)60-377(6.3)(12.9)
Opponents Offensive Avg.24.111.52030:0528-128(4.6)21-3362.0%223(6.7)61-352(5.7)(14.6)
Defense Road Games25.513.520.027:2831-151(4.8)20-2969.0%191(6.6)60-342(5.7)(13.4)
ST LOUIS - Turnovers, Penalties and Special Teams Statistics
 Turnovers LostThird DownsFourth DownsKickoff ReturnsPunt ReturnsPenalties
 INTFLTODIFF#-MADEPCT#-MADEPCTKR-YDSYPKRPR-YDSYPPRPEN-YDS
Stats For (All Games)0.80.81.7-0.512-544.0%1-050.0%3-65(24.6)2-22(10.3)8-74
Opponents Avg. Stats Against0.70.71.41.813-643.3%1-047.8%2-45(22.6)20-2(10.1)7-61
Stats For (Road Games)0.02.02.00.012-648.0%0-00.0%3-74(21.1)1-4(2.7)7-73
Stats Against (All Games)0.50.71.2 12-545.7%0-00.0%2-49(24.7)2-13(7.7)5-43
Opponents Avg. Stats For10.61.6 13-642.2%1-043.5%2-57(23.8)22-2(9.8)8-59
Stats Against (Road Games)1.01.02.0 11-652.2%0-00.0%2-65(26.2)1-11(11.5)4-34

KANSAS CITY - Current Season Performance
 Straight UpAgainst SpreadTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsW-LO-UScoreHalfYardsYPPTOScoreHalfYardsYPPTO
All Games3-3+14-22-423.710.7340.0(5.5)1.020.210.2326.7(5.8)0.7
Home Games1-1-0.21-11-125.510.0344.0(5.9)1.520.05.0347.5(5.9)1.5
Last 3 Games2-1+1.62-11-227.012.3357.7(5.9)0.318.79.0299.3(5.6)1.3
Grass Games3-3+14-22-423.710.7340.0(5.5)1.020.210.2326.7(5.8)0.7
KANSAS CITY - Current Season Statistics
 RushingPassingTotal
 PPGHalfFDTOPATT-YDSYPRCMP-ATTPCTYDSPYAATT-YDSYPPYPPT
Offense (All Games)23.710.721.331:5631-137(4.5)20-3164.2%202(6.5)62-340(5.5)(14.4)
Opponents Defensive Avg.2210.220.530:3926-103(4)22-3661.4%226(6.3)62-328(5.3)(14.9)
Offense Home Games25.510.020.529:2127-137(5)19-3063.9%207(6.8)58-344(5.9)(13.5)
Defense (All Games)20.210.219.228:0425-118(4.7)19-3260.5%209(6.6)56-327(5.8)(16.2)
Opponents Offensive Avg.24.813.220.530:2928-110(4)22-3464.0%245(7.1)62-356(5.7)(14.4)
Defense Home Games20.05.018.530:3827-118(4.4)21-3166.7%229(7.3)58-347(5.9)(17.4)
KANSAS CITY - Turnovers, Penalties and Special Teams Statistics
 Turnovers LostThird DownsFourth DownsKickoff ReturnsPunt ReturnsPenalties
 INTFLTODIFF#-MADEPCT#-MADEPCTKR-YDSYPKRPR-YDSYPPRPEN-YDS
Stats For (All Games)0.70.31.0-0.313-750.6%1-050.0%3-68(21.4)3-39(13.2)5-41
Opponents Avg. Stats Against0.90.71.51.913-643.0%1-039.6%2-59(23.8)20-2(9.1)7-53
Stats For (Home Games)1.50.01.50.012-433.3%1-050.0%2-46(18.6)3-25(8.3)3-30
Stats Against (All Games)0.50.20.7 12-433.8%1-050.0%3-83(27.7)1-4(3.8)6-56
Opponents Avg. Stats For0.70.41 13-641.8%1-040.7%2-42(24.3)13-2(6.5)7-66
Stats Against (Home Games)1.00.51.5 12-436.0%0-00.0%1-33(22.3)1-6(4)7-70
Average power rating of opponents played: ST LOUIS 22.3,  KANSAS CITY 23.3
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
ST LOUIS - Season Results
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateOpponentScoreSULineATSTot.O/URushingPassingTORushingPassingTO
9/7/2014MINNESOTA6-34L-3L43.5U22-7224-36-246230-18617-25-1600
9/14/2014@ TAMPA BAY19-17W4.5W37.5U29-11922-29-220130-15716-21-1751
9/21/2014DALLAS31-34L2L45O30-12130-42-327329-12318-23-2172
10/5/2014@ PHILADELPHIA28-34L3.5L48O23-12529-49-341333-14524-37-2073
10/13/2014SAN FRANCISCO17-31L3L44.5O24-9321-42-216130-8922-36-3431
10/19/2014SEATTLE28-26W6.5W43.5O27-10219-22-170029-17123-36-2920
10/26/2014@ KANSAS CITY            
11/2/2014@ SAN FRANCISCO            
11/9/2014@ ARIZONA            
11/16/2014DENVER            
11/23/2014@ SAN DIEGO            

KANSAS CITY - Season Results
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateOpponentScoreSULineATSTot.O/URushingPassingTORushingPassingTO
9/7/2014TENNESSEE10-26L-3L45.5U17-6719-35-178338-16222-33-2430
9/14/2014@ DENVER17-24L13W49U31-13326-42-247019-8821-26-2370
9/21/2014@ MIAMI34-15W6W43O41-17419-25-168220-14121-43-1910
9/29/2014NEW ENGLAND41-14W3W45.5O38-20720-26-236016-7520-30-2153
10/5/2014@ SAN FRANCISCO17-22L4L43.5U19-9017-31-175140-17114-27-1860
10/19/2014@ SAN DIEGO23-20W3W46U39-15419-28-211016-6917-31-1821
10/26/2014ST LOUIS            
11/2/2014NY JETS            
11/9/2014@ BUFFALO            
11/16/2014SEATTLE            
11/20/2014@ OAKLAND            
KEY GAME INFORMATION
ST LOUIS: The Rams' running game found its footing in the second half of last year. They use a variety of looks behind a scheme that is heavy in zone blocking, utilizing a fullback and two tight ends, and running out of shotgun sets. Zac Stacy will be the workhorse. He thrived running in space behind the creative blocking schemes, especially on the perimeter. Rookie Tre Mason figures to take a decent workload behind him, as the Rams look to keep both their undersized runners healthy and fresh. The 224-pound Stacy will once again likely take on a monster red-zone workload, as the Rams tend to go very ground-heavy near the goal line. Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer's playbook is full of short drops, play-action and catch-and-run situations. Tight end Jared Cook emerged as the No. 1 target by default, as the Rams effectively move him around to find mismatches. They're hoping Titans cast-off Kenny Britt can take over at split end and provide a true No. 1 receiver. Tavon Austin figures to have a more consistent role this year, and they'll use him throughout formations. Chris Givens will be a deep threat again, and expect more screen-game work for Stacy, as Mason isn't ready to passing downs. When they throw inside the 20, quarterback Sam Bradford will usually look for one of his tight ends: Cook or Lance Kendricks. Britt might also work his way into the red-zone mix.
This team has an NFL-high 105 sacks since 2012 and new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams will make sure that doesn't change with basically the same personnel plus some rookies. The Rams recovered 11 more fumbles last season than in 2012, and scored five defensive touchdowns for the second straight year.
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.
PREVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER PRO FOOTBALL PREVIEW (ST LOUIS-KANSAS CITY) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

(UPDATES with Chiefs RB Charles passing concussion tests)

*Rams-Chiefs Preview* =====================

By JEFF MEZYDLO STATS Senior Writer

After cooling off one of the NFL's hottest teams, the Kansas City Chiefs are moving forward with confidence.

The Chiefs look to continue their dominance over a St. Louis Rams team that's coming off an impressive victory of its own Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.

Two weeks removed from a frustrating five-point loss at San Francisco that dropped its record below .500, Kansas City (3-3) snapped San Diego's five-game winning streak with a 23-20 road victory last Sunday. Rookie Cairo Santos' wobbly 48-yard field goal with 21 seconds left capped a nine-play, 62-yard drive and helped the Chiefs remain a threat in the AFC West.

"I think this team is in a good place mentally," said quarterback Alex Smith, who has thrown eight touchdowns and one interception in the last four games.

"This was an opportunity for us to kind of show what we're made of, show the country. I feel like we're in a good place and we'll keep going."

That's the plan for the Chiefs, who were outscored 50-27 while opening with consecutive losses to Tennessee and Denver. Since, Kansas City has averaged 28.8 points and not allowed more than 22 in a game while winning three of four.

While the Chiefs' offense has committed one turnover in three games, the defense continued to progress after holding a Chargers team that entered averaging 285.5 passing yards to a season-low 182.

"That's the game of football," Smith said. "You have to trust the guy next to you. We talk about it all the time - offensively, defensively, the guy next to you in the huddle - you have to trust all those guys to do their job. And you have to trust that you're going to do yours."

That trust has coach Andy Reid feeling cautiously optimistic about his group.

"The great part about this is we still have a ton of room to improve," said Reid, who improved to 14-2 in games immediately following the bye week. "I think overall the whole picture is good."

It could get better if the Chiefs can take advantage of a two-game home stretch against St. Louis (2-4) and the one-win New York Jets.

Kansas City has won the last five meetings against the Rams by an average of 19.0 points but hasn't faced them since a 27-13 victory at St. Louis in 2010.

Reid, meanwhile, won't take anything for granted after St. Louis showed some creativity during last Sunday's 28-26 victory over Seattle.

"We've got a heck of a football team coming in here this week," Reid said. "(Coach) Jeff (Fisher) has done a nice job with the Rams. They are playing at a very high level, they're fast, they're aggressive. We've got to make sure that we get ourselves ready."

St. Louis allowed Russell Wilson to become the first NFL quarterback to pass for at least 300 yards and rush for 100 and was outgained 463 to 272 overall, but benefited from a pair of key special teams plays.

Stedman Bailey returned a punt 90 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter. As the ball was in the air, teammate Tavon Austin faked out the Seahawks by staggering then tumbling while preparing to make a phantom catch on the opposite sideline.

Then with 2:55 remaining in the game while ahead by two and facing a fourth-and-3 from their own 18, the Rams executed a perfect fake punt when punter Johnny Hekker hit Benny Cunningham with an 18-yard pass.

"If you have the reputation that you're fearless from the standpoint of making those calls, you're going to be able to dictate some things," said Fisher, the mastermind behind Tennessee's famed Music City Miracle. "That's what we try to do."

Through more conventional means, Tre Mason could find himself as the Rams featured back after rushing for 85 yards and a TD on 18 carries in his second NFL game last weekend.

The Chiefs held San Diego to 69 yards rushing after San Francisco ran for 171 against them two weeks earlier. Kansas City, however, has not held an opponent to fewer than 100 rushing yards in consecutive games this season.

Chiefs star Jamaal Charles gained 95 yards against the Chargers to pass Priest Holmes for the top spot on the team's rushing list with 6,113.

He passed a battery of tests and does not show symptoms of a concussion, the Chiefs said Wednesday - one day after the star running back told a radio show he saw "light bulbs" after a hit against San Diego.

Averaging 4.9 yards per carry in the last three games, Charles ran for 126 and a TD on 11 carries at St. Louis in 2010.

The Rams' run defense ranks 28th in both yards (145.0 per game) and yards per attempt (4.8).

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