Chiefs Chiefs buzz | Chambers is healthy scratch

**Tribal Warfare** · 10-25-2010, 01:35 AM

Chiefs buzz | Chambers is healthy scratch

Wide receiver Chris Chambers, a former starter, wasn’t active for the second straight game. Chambers, who has just seven receptions for 76 yards this season, hasn’t had much of an impact and coach Todd Haley appears tired of waiting for him to produce.

Chambers has a sore finger that is heavily wrapped when he practices, but he wasn’t listed on the injury report at the end of last week.

Defensive end Tyson Jackson played for the first time since injuring his knee in the season-opener against San Diego, though he was a backup to Shaun Smith.

The other inactive players for the Chiefs: defensive lineman Atiyyah Ellison, linebackers Charlie Anderson and Justin Cole, defensive backs Jackie Bates and Reshard Langford, fullback Tim Castille and offensive lineman Rudy Niswanger.

In the (red) zone

The Chiefs came into Sunday’s game ranked 23rd in the NFL in red-zone offense, with just six touchdowns in 14 trips inside the 20.

But they were four for four against Jacksonville.

“Being efficient on third down, being efficient in the red zone and scoring touchdowns when you get down there is important,” quarterback Matt Cassel said. “For the most part our offense was able to do that, and that’s always a good day.”

Clutch catches

Cassel found a couple of unlikely targets to pick up some key third downs on the Chiefs’ game-clinching touchdown drive.

With the Chiefs facing third and 8 at their 17, Terrance Copper, playing in place of Chambers, leaped high for a 16-yard grab to move the chains. And on third and 1 at their 42, fullback Mike Cox, in an obvious running formation, slipped out of the backfield and caught a pass for 13 yards, sustaining the drive.

“Terrance didn’t play much offensively but when he did get the opportunity, he made a huge play for us,” Cassel said. “It’s awesome to see. And Mike Cox doesn’t get many balls thrown to him, but he does his job without any complaints, week-in and week-out … .”

‘It’s embarrassing’

Jacksonville coach Jack Del Rio’s team has allowed 72 points in its last two games, and he was livid with Sunday’s performance.

“Our defensive performance was embarrassing,” said Del Rio, a former Chiefs linebacker.

“To have (quarterback) Todd Bouman step forward and play the way he did and give our team a chance stepping into a tough situation, to not take advantage of that performance and do more with it, was extremely disappointing.”

Running wild

The Chiefs, who lead the NFL in rushing, got a season-best 236 yards a week after running for 228 at Houston.

“Whenever you can run for 200 yards as a team two weeks in a row says a lot about your team, says a lot about your running backs group, the offensive line and the mentality of the whole (team),” said Thomas Jones, who ran for 125 yards.

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Tribal Warfare Man of Culture Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $-2867187	Chiefs buzz \| Chambers is healthy scratch Chiefs buzz \| Chambers is healthy scratch Wide receiver Chris Chambers, a former starter, wasn’t active for the second straight game. Chambers, who has just seven receptions for 76 yards this season, hasn’t had much of an impact and coach Todd Haley appears tired of waiting for him to produce. Chambers has a sore finger that is heavily wrapped when he practices, but he wasn’t listed on the injury report at the end of last week. Defensive end Tyson Jackson played for the first time since injuring his knee in the season-opener against San Diego, though he was a backup to Shaun Smith. The other inactive players for the Chiefs: defensive lineman Atiyyah Ellison, linebackers Charlie Anderson and Justin Cole, defensive backs Jackie Bates and Reshard Langford, fullback Tim Castille and offensive lineman Rudy Niswanger. In the (red) zone The Chiefs came into Sunday’s game ranked 23rd in the NFL in red-zone offense, with just six touchdowns in 14 trips inside the 20. But they were four for four against Jacksonville. “Being efficient on third down, being efficient in the red zone and scoring touchdowns when you get down there is important,” quarterback Matt Cassel said. “For the most part our offense was able to do that, and that’s always a good day.” Clutch catches Cassel found a couple of unlikely targets to pick up some key third downs on the Chiefs’ game-clinching touchdown drive. With the Chiefs facing third and 8 at their 17, Terrance Copper, playing in place of Chambers, leaped high for a 16-yard grab to move the chains. And on third and 1 at their 42, fullback Mike Cox, in an obvious running formation, slipped out of the backfield and caught a pass for 13 yards, sustaining the drive. “Terrance didn’t play much offensively but when he did get the opportunity, he made a huge play for us,” Cassel said. “It’s awesome to see. And Mike Cox doesn’t get many balls thrown to him, but he does his job without any complaints, week-in and week-out … .” ‘It’s embarrassing’ Jacksonville coach Jack Del Rio’s team has allowed 72 points in its last two games, and he was livid with Sunday’s performance. “Our defensive performance was embarrassing,” said Del Rio, a former Chiefs linebacker. “To have (quarterback) Todd Bouman step forward and play the way he did and give our team a chance stepping into a tough situation, to not take advantage of that performance and do more with it, was extremely disappointing.” Running wild The Chiefs, who lead the NFL in rushing, got a season-best 236 yards a week after running for 228 at Houston. “Whenever you can run for 200 yards as a team two weeks in a row says a lot about your team, says a lot about your running backs group, the offensive line and the mentality of the whole (team),” said Thomas Jones, who ran for 125 yards.
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