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JETS vs. CHIEFS
TODAY, 4:15 P.M. ● GIANTS STADIUM ● CH. 2 ● ESPN RADIO (WEPN 1050 AM)
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D AV E
H U TC H I N S O N
four downs
Coach Eric Mangini plans
to rotate rookie free agent LG
Robert Turner and rookie free
agent RT Clint Oldenburg again
even though the pair played a
huge role in the Jets allowing six
sacks last week vs. the Titans. The
Jets desperately need help along
the offensive line, but you don’t
experiment in the regular season.
CAN THE JETS
CONTAIN JARED
ALLEN?
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Allen, despite being a Pro
Bowler and having 131/2 sacks,
flies under the radar. But opposing
quarterbacks and left tackles know
all about the DE. He has a nonstop motor and has an effective
speed and power rush. Jets tackle
D’Brickashaw Ferguson has been
solid, if unspectacular, this season.
WILL SIONE POUHA
HAVE ANOTHER
IMPRESSIVE GAME?
3
S TA R- L E D G E R
S TA F F
the stats
the matchup
HOW WILL THE
OFFENSIVE LINE
HOLD UP?
1
●
The nose tackle, who
missed all of last season with a
knee injury, had eight solo tackles and a batted pass vs. the
Titans last week, but he was
working against backup C
Eugene Amano. Chiefs C Casey
Wegmann has started 110 consecutive games and figures to be
a formidable foe. Pouha could
make a major statement with
another solid effort.
JETS
WHEN THE JETS HAVE THE BALL
SPECIAL TEAMS
Second-year QB Kellen Clemens, who sat out last week vs. the
Titans with a shoulder/rib injury, needs to give the Jets something to
get excited about. His 59 passer rating and 52 completion percentage are the second-worst in the NFL, in front of only Trent Dilfer
(49ers). He has thrown four TDs and 10 INTs this season. WR
Jerricho Cotchery (74 catches, 1,054 yards, two TDs) is having
another stellar season, and TE Chris Baker (41-409-3) is underrated.
LT D’Brickashaw Ferguson will face Chiefs Pro Bowl DE Jared Allen
(131/2 sacks). Last week, the Jets allowed six sacks. RB Thomas
Jones has earned every one of his 1,021 yards this season.
Jets K Mike Nugent had an extra point blocked last week.
Punter Ben Graham, who has a career-low 36.4 net average
this season, was benched last week and said the decision
was a “jolt.” Rookie free agent Jeremy Kapinos (36.4 net
average vs. the Titans last week) replaced him. KR Leon
Washington (three TDs) was voted the team MVP. The
Chiefs recently signed veteran K John Carney, and P Dustin
Colquitt (38.1 net average) is having a solid season. Eddie
Drummond (21.0 yards on KOs and 6.9 yards on punts) has
been a disappointment.
WHEN THE CHIEFS HAVE THE BALL
RUSHING
INJURY REPORT
Second-year QB Brodie Croyle, who injured his throwing hand, is
expected to get the start. He has completed 59.1 percent of his
passes with five TDs, six INTs and a 70.5 passer
rating. Kansas City ranks 29th in total
offense (280.7 yards per game) and 30th
in scoring (14.4 points per game). RB
Larry Johnson (foot) is on injured reserve
and has been replaced by Koby Smith
(406 yards, two TDs). The Chiefs
offensive line never found a way
to make up for the retirements of standout LG Will
Shields and LT Willie Roaf.
Pro Bowl TE Tony
Gonzalez (92 catches,
1,108 yards, five TDs)
and rookie WR Dwayne
Bowe (69-982-5) drive
the Chiefs’ offense.
Gonzalez’ nine Pro
Bowl selections are
the most in NFL history for a tight end.
JETS: Questionable — TE Chris Baker (back), QB Kellen
Clemens (rib), TE James Dearth (foot), DE Shaun Ellis
(shoulder), C Nick Mangold (player decision reason), G
Brandon Moore (neck), DT Dewayne Robertson (knee), WR
Brad Smith (back); Probable — WR Jerricho Cotchery (finger), WR Justin McCareins (thigh).
CHIEFS: Out — WR Eddie Kennison (ribs); Questionable —
LB Donnie Edwards (hamstring), LB Napoleon Harris (knee);
Probable — QB Brodie Croyle (right hand), T Damion
McIntosh (ankle).
Jets rookie CB Darrelle
Revis and Chiefs veteran CB Ty
Law are from Aliquippa, Pa., a
small town northwest of
Pittsburgh. Both are physical cornerbacks who can also cover, a
rare combo in the NFL. Law has
taken Revis under his wing and
has called at times during the
season with advice on how to
cover the league’s elite receivers.
GAME 1
AVG
LG
3.6
36
1
4.8
49
3
INT
RAT
60
286
ATT
YDS
PCT
TD
Chad Pennington 179 260
1,765
68.8
10
9 86.1
Kellen Clemens
1,414
52.0
4
10 59.0
117 225
RECEIVING
YDS
AVG.
LG
Jerricho Cotchery
REC
74 1,054
14.2
50
2
Laveranues Coles
55
646
11.7
57
6
Chris Baker
41
409
10.0
22
3
Brad Smith
32
325
10.2
29
2
TD
DEFENSE
TOT
SOLO
FUM
INT
116
81
35
4
2
0
Darrelle Revis
82
69
13
0
1
3
Kenyon Coleman
81
54
27
2
0
0
David Harris
AST SACK
David Barrett
58
51
7
0
0
1
Kerry Rhodes
65
49
16
1
2
5
TD
CHIEFS
RUSHING
ONE MORE THING
ATT
YDS
AVG
LG
Kolby Smith
110
406
3.7
19
2
Larry Johnson
158
559
3.5
54
3
RAT
PASSING
CMP
ATT
YDS
PCT
TD
INT
Damon Huard
206
332 2,257
62.0
11
13 76.8
Brodie Croyle
107
181 1,032
59.1
5
6 70.5
RECEIVING
YDS
AVG.
LG
Tony Gonzalez
REC
92 1,108
12.0
31
5
Dwayne Bowe
69
982
14.2
58
5
Samie Parker
22
275
12.5
24
2
FUM
INT
PREDICTION
Jets 20, Chiefs 13
TD
PASSING
CMP
The Chiefs lead the all-time series, 16-13-1.
Herm Edwards, who left the Jets two
seasons ago in part because he wanted
a new contract, had two years left on
his deal at approximately $2 million per
season, making him one of the lowestpaid head coaches in the league. His
Chiefs contract pays him $12 million
over four years.
YDS
285 1,021
Leon Washington
HISTORY
TD
DEFENSE
TOT
WHO WILL WIN
THE BATTLE OF
ALIQUIPPA?
4
ATT
Thomas Jones
SOLO
AST SACK
Donnie Edwards
101
83
18
2
1
1
Derrick Johnson
90
80
10
4
3
2
Napoleon Harris
98
69
29
2
1
1
Jared Allen
61
53
8
14
3
0
PAST FIVE MEETINGS
JETS’ JERRICHO COTCHERY
AND THE RAVENS’ ED REED
GAME 2
GAME 3
GAME 4
GAME 5
GAME 6
PATRIOTS
@ RAVENS
DOLPHINS
@ BILLS
@ GIANTS
EAGLES
L, 38-14
L, 20-13
W, 31-28
L, 17-14
L, 35-24
L, 16-9
0-1
0-2
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
DATE
WINNER
LOSER
9/11/05
at Kansas City 27
Jets 7
10/6/02
Kansas City 29
at Jets 25
11/11/01
at Jets 27
Kansas City 7
11/1/98
Jets 20
at Kansas City 17
11/29/92
Kansas City 23
at Jets 7
GAME 8
GAME 9
GAME 10
GAME 11
GAME 12
GAME 13
GAME 14
GAME 15
GAME 16
BILLS
REDSKINS
STEELERS
@ COWBOYS
@ DOLPHINS
BROWNS
@ PATRIOTS
@ TITANS
CHIEFS
L, 38-31
L, 13-3
L, 23-20 (OT)
W, 19-16 (OT)
L, 34-3
W, 40-13
L, 24-18
L, 20-10
L, 10-6
1-6
1-7
1-8
2-8
2-9
3-9
3-10
3-11
3-12
TODAY
4:15 P.M.
CH. 2
GAME 7
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