You might think LJ gets a game ball for his 119 plus a TD performance but no.
He had 3 long runs of 20, 22, and 34, but that 34 yarder was worthless as he fumbled it on the 1 through the endzone. In the second half he had 15 carries and only 13 yards. Sure you can blame the line, but fumble on the 1 and you're lucky that the Chiefs still won.
#3: Damon Huard
He outplayed Carson Palmer, mostly because he was facing a weaker defense. But still, 25/35 and no picks. Plus he had two touchdowns and when they needed him. Herm gets an honrable mention for putting in the right quarterback.
#2: Tony Gonzalez
Sure he set the record for most touchdowns by a tight end, but it was more than that. It was extending drives, it was being the go to guy, getting over a 100 yards, and two touchdowns that would be the difference.
#1: Jared Allen and the rest of the Defense
27 points is good, but might not be enough to beat a team with that kind of offensive firepower. But after giving up the lead on a 4-play Bengal drive, the defense turned it on. They had 4 sacks and 3 forced turnovers including 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble from Jared Allen, who was in Palmer's face all day. That's why the Chiefs' won.
Although it scares me a lot that they can't run to protect the lead and the defense played soft in the 4th quarter, forgetting how they got the lead. If there would have been a 5th quarter, the Chiefs would have lost.
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