Coach Edwards is finally figuring out that more players on his roster can make plays on offense.  Damon Huard completed 17 of 25 passes for 312 yards and a TD.  Larry Johnson had a monster game, carrying the ball 39 times for 155 yards (4.0 ypc) and 3 TDs!  Johnson also caught 2 passes for 26 yards and a TD.  Michael Bennett carried the ball 10 times for 38 yards (3.8 ypc) when Johnson needed a breather.  WR Eddie Kennison had his best game of the season, catching 6 passes for 132 yards.  TE Tony Gonzalez had his second huge game in a row with 6 receptions for 116 yards.

I know it sound funny, but the defense played pretty well despite allowing 28 points!  The Chiefs stuffed the Seahawks running game, holding them to 47 yards on 18 carries (2.6 ypc).  The Seahawks completed 15 of 30 passes for 193 net yards passing.

Damon Huard suffered an undisclosed injury at the end of practice yesterday casting his availability for Sunday’s game with the Seahawks in doubt.  If Huard can’t go, rookie Brodie Croyle would get the start….which could be a disaster.  Croyle has completed 3 of 7 passes this season for 23 yards and 2 INTs.

The Chiefs have won 3 of their last 4 football games, while the Seahawks have lost two of their last three games.  When KC fans got their season tickets in the mail, I’m sure that this game stood out……..Larry Johnson vs. Shaun Alexander…….Trent Green vs. Matt Hasselbeck, but not all is bad for the KC fan in this game.  QB Seneca Wallace and Maurice Morris are the guys now trying to win the game in Seattle, and the outlook for them is bleak!

Don’t look for Mike Holmgren to change what the Seahawks like to do on offense.  The strength of the team as it stands right now is the WRs.  Look for the Seahawks to spread the field with Darrell Jackson (33 rec, 523 yards), Deion Branch (15 rec, 216 yards), DJ Hackett and Nate Burleson and let Seneca Wallace throw the ball in his first NFL start. It won’t be easy, because Arrowhead is a tough place to play and the Chiefs secondary is filled with veterans who will try to trick Wallace into making bad throws.  RB Maurice Morris (224 yards rushing, 3.1 ypc) had better give the offense a little balance or the pass rush will tee off on Wallace.  The Chiefs have had major problems stopping the run, allowing 123.7 yards rushing per game this season……so maybe the Seahawks will try to run the ball a little more than usual.

The Seahawks defense has been a little stingy against the run, but don’t look for Herman Edwards to change how he runs his team.  The Chiefs will probably feed the rock to Larry Johnson (489 yards rushing, 303 yards receiving) and take on the Seahawks linebacking corps.  Also look for the Chiefs to keep TE Tony Gonzalez involved in the offense after his huge game last week.  The Seahawks allow 225.5 yards passing per game and an opponents QB rating of 92.2, so maybe this is the week that Edwards opens it up a little bit.

The Chiefs should win this football game.  Seneca Wallace will have a hard time in his first NFL start if the Seahawks have trouble running the football.

The Chiefs offense has been ultra-conservative for most of the season and averages 19.5 points per game.  The running game has never really fired on all cylinders as the Chiefs are only averaging 99.0 yards rushing per game and 3.5 yards per carry.  The passing game as been ok, averaging 195.5 net yards passing and completing 63.8% of their passes.

The Chiefs try to protect their over-rated defense with their conservative offense.  The Chiefs allow 20.7 points per game.  The run defense is terrible, allowing 123.7 yards per game and 4.1 yards per carry.  The pass defense allows 180.2 net yards passing per game and 61.8% completions.

The Chiefs had a rousing win at Arrowhead over the San Diego Chargers yesterday.  Lester Tynes hit a 53-yard FG with 6 seconds let to seal the victory.  QB Damon Huard was efficient again, completing 15 of 27 passes for 232 yards and 2 TDs.  RB Larry Johnson carried the load again with 28 carries for 132 yards (4.7 ypc) and 2 TDs.  Johnson also caught 2 passes for 29 yards.  The Chiefs finally utilized TE Tony Gonzalez as he caught 6 passes for 138 yards.  Gonzalez was not going down without a fight, often carrying defenders on his back for a ride!  Eddie Kennison caught 2 passes for 30 yards and a TD.  Converted TE Kris Wilson (now playing fullback) caught 2 passes for 13 yards and a TD.

S Greg Wesley and DE Jared Allen led the way on defense.  Wesley had 8 tackles and an interception.  Jared Allen had 2 tackles, 2 sacks and a fumble recovery!  The Chargers carried the ball 23 times for 97 yards (4.2 ypc).  The Chargers completed 26 of 44 passes for 252 net yards passing.

This was a huge win for the Chiefs after last week’s debacle in Pittsburgh!