Fighting for Week 5 Greatness

Well, there was no “getting lucky” this time. There was no nail-biting finish, no tense final drive to inch out a victory. By the time the fourth quarter rolled around, starters were being benched and the game was comfortably in the Chiefs' hands. In a game that Kansas City cynics would say was destined to be disappointing, the team defended their unbeaten status with a blowout against a desperate, talented football team. The Chiefs defense made a two-time Super Bowl winner quiver in his little blue boots. The offense finally stepped up to score when it counted. All the signs that Chiefs Kingdom needs in order to go completely nuts are right here. It's time to go crazy.

But, how will KC fare against the up-and-coming Tennessee Titans? Tennessee seems to be playing their best ball since the Steve McNair days. The Titans have a stout defense, a conservative, smart QB and a speedster running back that the team relies on to move the ball on offense. Sound familiar? It looks like the Chiefs will get a taste of their own medicine today against Tennessee, but their overall stats signify that KC has the edge.

The Titans have allowed the 9^th fewest yards in the NFL so far, but the Chiefs rank 7^th. Tennessee has an offense capable of winning, but not capable of scoring big points against a decent defense. The Titans rank 29^th in the league in yards earned, whereas KC ranks closer toward the middle of the pack at 17^th. Two of Tennessee's three games were won by a touchdown or less, scoring 16 against Pittsburgh and 20 against San Diego. But, the Texans are the only team to score more than 17 points against that tough Tennessee defense.

The Titans will attempt to hit this team in the mouth right out of the gate. A team that likes to get physical like this is dangerous, especially after an emotional start to the season. If the Chiefs come into this game thinking a victory is automatic, they will lose. The Titans are a very similar team that will give KC a legitimate challenge to overcome today. If the Chiefs have too many hiccups on the offense, or they turn the ball over often, this will be a real disappointment. If KC can play their game and control the ball, they should be able to take the Titans down. The Chiefs fight and scrape to win, as they often do, and pull out a victory today, 20-13.