The Chiefs finally got their offense going last week and they are coming up against a Panthers’ D that is allowing 114.3 yards rushing per game and 4.1 yards per carry.  With that in mind expect the Chiefs to give the Panthers a very heavy dose of Larry Johnson (415 yards rushing).  If Johnson is effective running the ball look for Damon Huard to attack the Panthers’ secondary with play action passes to Dwyane Bowe and Tony Gonzalez.  For that to work though the Chiefs will have to keep DE Julius Peppers out of their backfield as the O-Line of the Chiefs has allowed 12 sacks already this season.

The Chiefs’ defense has been pathetic this season especially against the running game allowing 176.5 yards rushing per game and 5.3 yards per carry.  Look for the Panthers to come out running with DeAngelo Williams (201 yards rushing) and Jonathan Stewart (197 yards rushing) against the very soft interior of the Chiefs’ defense.  But, expect Jake Delhomme to take advantage of the Chiefs’ young corners (Brandon Carr, Brandon Flowers) with veterans Steve Smith and Mushin Muhammad in the passing game.

PREDICTION:  CAROLINA PANTHERS 21, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 13