The Kansas City Chiefs (0-5) are still looking for their first win of the year, and they have a very good chance of that this Sunday against the Washington Redskins (2-3).  The Redskins have looked worse than the Chiefs lately and are coming off 20-17 loss to the previously win-less Carolina Panthers.  The Chiefs almost took down the Dallas Cowboys last week, but fell to them in overtime 26-20.  They looked great in the final drive of regulation against the Cowboys last week, as quarterback Matt Cassel led a 74-yard drive with only 2:16 on the clock.  He finished the drive with a 16-yard touchdown pass to send the game into overtime.  Cassel has played pretty well this year when he is healthy, going for 711 yards with seven touchdowns and two picks and a 59% pass completion.  Washington gives up only 171 passing yards per game, but I am expecting a good game out of Cassel.  There running game has been what has hurt the offense the most, as Larry Johnson has no touchdowns and is only averaging 2.4 yards per carry and has two fumbles.

The Chiefs defense needs to key in on Clinton Portis, who has been one of the few bright spots for the Skins’ offense.  Portis has rushed for 338 yards on 91 carries (3.7 avg).  Their pass defense is  terrible though, as they give up over 270 yards a game through the air.  Jason Campbell has been playing pretty bad for the Skins though, so if they can slow down Portis they may be able to get a gift or two from the inaccurate Campbell. His 67% pass completion is deceiving, as he is very capable of getting rattled and making a lot of mistakes.  He has six touchdowns and five interceptions so far this year.  I’m picking the Chiefs to upset the Redskins and get their first win of the 2009 season.

FINAL SCORE PREDICTION:  Kansas City Chiefs 23, Washington Redskins 21