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Feb. 12, 2008
Overview: The Chiefs were a pleasant surprise with a 4-3 record after seven weeks, but a nine-game losing streak to end the season sent the entire franchise into a tailspin. After averaging fewer than 14 points per game during the losing streak and finishing 31st in yards and points scored, head coach Herm Edwards fired four offensive coaches, including coordinator Mike Solari.
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Date
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Opponent
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Spread
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Result
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09/09/07
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at Houston
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+3
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3-20
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09/16/07
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at Chicago
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+11½
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10-20
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09/23/07
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Minnesota
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-3
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13-10
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09/30/07
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at San Diego
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+11½
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30-16
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10/07/07
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Jacksonville
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+2
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7-17
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10/14/07
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Cincinnati
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+2½
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27-20
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10/21/07
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at Oakland
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+2½
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12-10
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BYE WEEK
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11/04/07
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Green Bay
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-2½
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22-33
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11/11/07
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Denver
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-3
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11-27
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11/18/07
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at Indianapolis
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+14½
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10-13
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11/25/07
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Oakland
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-4
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17-20
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12/02/07
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San Diego
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+6
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10-24
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12/09/07
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at Denver
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+7
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7-41
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12/16/07
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Tennessee
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+3½
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17-26
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12/23/07
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at Detroit
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+6
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20-25
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12/30/07
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at NY Jets
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+4½
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10-13 (OT)
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Team MVP: DE Jared Allen missed the first two games of the season due to a league-mandated suspension for repeated DUI arrests, but he didn’t let that stop him from racking up a league-high 15½ sacks to go along with 64 tackles, 10 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and the first two TD receptions of his career. In a contract year, he assured himself of a big-time raise for next season and appears to have his life in order off the field, as well.
Biggest surprise: The Chiefs had high hopes for Dwayne Bowe, hence the first-round pick spent on the LSU wideout last April. But to say his 70 catches for 995 yards and five touchdowns as a rookie exceeded expectations would be an understatement, especially considering the serious inconsistency the Chiefs had at the QB position.
Biggest disappointment: GM Carl Peterson admitted he made a mistake by believing the Chiefs could get by with an aging crop of blockers in 2007, as it was a porous offensive line that kept the Chiefs from ever finding a rhythm offensively. Having star RB Larry Johnson sidelined the last eight games of the year with a foot injury didn’t help matters.
Offseason outlook: You don’t end the year losing nine straight and not expect a lot of changes in the offseason. Hiring former NFL coordinator and Georgia Tech head coach Chan Gailey to run the offense was just the start. CB Ty Law, WR Eddie Kennison and C Casey Wiegmann could be among the aging starters shown the door with Edwards’ desire to get younger on both sides of the ball, and improving the offensive line will be a major focal point. Look for Allen to be franchised if the two sides cannot agree on a long-term deal.
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