***Official Game 7 IGT: Chiefs vs. Rams 10/26***

[TopekaRoy]

The Kansas City Chiefs (3-3)


vs.

The Saint Louis Rams
(2-4)



Sunday, October 26, 12:00pm CST
at
Arrowhead Stadium

Kansas City, Kansas



Television coverage:
FOX


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Weather Forcast: Sunny. 76 degrees (F) at kickoff increasing to 83 by games end. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Line: Chiefs -7, Over/Under: 44

2014 Trends (2013 regular season)
The Chiefs are 9-7 ATS.
The Chiefs are 2-6 ATS at home.
The Chiefs are 2-2 ATS as the underdog.
The Chiefs are 0-1 ATS as a home underdog.

Trends for Rams were not available

Recent Head to Head matchups (Since 2001)
Kansas City leads 3-0
Dec 19, 2010 STL 13, KC 27
Nov 5, 2006 STL 17, KC 31
Dec 8, 2002 STL 10, @KC 49

Injury Report
Chiefs

Injured Reserve
Mike Catapano.......DE
Joe McKnight........RB
Jeffery Allen.......G
Derrick Johnson.....LB
Mike DeVito.........DT
Joe Mays............LB
Tyler Bray..........QB
Sanders Comings.....CB
Dezmon Moses........LB

Out
Christopher Owens...CB..........Knee
Donnie Avery........WR..........Groin

Questionable
Eric Berry..........S...........Ankle
Kenneth Hemmingway..WR..........Hamstring

Probable
Justin Houston......LB..........Ankle
Travis Kelce........TE..........Ribs
Cyrus Gray..........RB..........Hand
Sean Smith..........CB..........Groin


Rams

Injured Reserve
Brandon McGee.......CB
Chris Long..........DE
Sam Bradford........QB
Demetrius Rhaney....C
Isaiah Pead.........RB
Mason Brodine.......TE

Out
Timothy Barnes......C...........Shoulder
Brandon McGee.......CB..........Foot

Questionable
Janoris Jenkins.....CB...,,,,...Knee
Trumaine JoChnson...CB..........Knee

Probable
Greg Zuerlein.......K...........Illness
Kenneth Britt.......WR..........Ankle
Benny Cunningham....RB..........Knee
Jo-Lonn Dunbar......LB..........Toe
William Hayes.......DE..........Illness
Tim McDonald........S...........Concussion
Rodger Saffold......T...........Knee
Ethan Westbrooks....DE..........Hand

ESPN Game Preview

After cooling off one of the NFL's hottest teams, the Kansas City Chiefs are moving forward with confidence.

The Chiefs look to continue their dominance over a St. Louis Rams team that's coming off an impressive victory of its own Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.

Two weeks removed from a frustrating five-point loss at San Francisco that dropped its record below .500, Kansas City (3-3) snapped San Diego's five-game winning streak with a 23-20 road victory last Sunday. Rookie Cairo Santos' wobbly 48-yard field goal with 21 seconds left capped a nine-play, 62-yard drive and helped the Chiefs remain a threat in the AFC West.

"I think this team is in a good place mentally," said quarterback Alex Smith, who has thrown eight touchdowns and one interception in the last four games.

"This was an opportunity for us to kind of show what we're made of, show the country. I feel like we're in a good place and we'll keep going."

That's the plan for the Chiefs, who were outscored 50-27 while opening with consecutive losses to Tennessee and Denver. Since, Kansas City has averaged 28.8 points and not allowed more than 22 in a game while winning three of four.

While the Chiefs' offense has committed one turnover in three games, the defense continued to progress after holding a Chargers team that entered averaging 285.5 passing yards to a season-low 182.

"That's the game of football," Smith said. "You have to trust the guy next to you. We talk about it all the time -- offensively, defensively, the guy next to you in the huddle -- you have to trust all those guys to do their job. And you have to trust that you're going to do yours."

That trust has coach Andy Reid feeling cautiously optimistic about his group.

"The great part about this is we still have a ton of room to improve," said Reid, who improved to 14-2 in games immediately following the bye week. "I think overall the whole picture is good."

It could get better if the Chiefs can take advantage of a two-game home stretch against St. Louis (2-4) and the one-win New York Jets.

Kansas City has won the last five meetings against the Rams by an average of 19.0 points but hasn't faced them since a 27-13 victory at St. Louis in 2010.

Reid, meanwhile, won't take anything for granted after St. Louis showed some creativity during last Sunday's 28-26 victory over Seattle.

"We've got a heck of a football team coming in here this week," Reid said. "(Coach) Jeff (Fisher) has done a nice job with the Rams. They are playing at a very high level, they're fast, they're aggressive. We've got to make sure that we get ourselves ready."

St. Louis allowed Russell Wilson to become the first NFL quarterback to pass for at least 300 yards and rush for 100 and was outgained 463 to 272 overall, but benefited from a pair of key special teams plays.

Stedman Bailey returned a punt 90 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter. As the ball was in the air, teammate Tavon Austin faked out the Seahawks by staggering then tumbling while preparing to make a phantom catch on the opposite sideline.

Then with 2:55 remaining in the game while ahead by two and facing a fourth-and-3 from their own 18, the Rams executed a perfect fake punt when punter Johnny Hekker hit Benny Cunningham with an 18-yard pass.

"If you have the reputation that you're fearless from the standpoint of making those calls, you're going to be able to dictate some things," said Fisher, the mastermind behind Tennessee's famed Music City Miracle. "That's what we try to do."

Through more conventional means, Tre Mason could find himself as the Rams featured back after rushing for 85 yards and a TD on 18 carries in his second NFL game last weekend.

The Chiefs held San Diego to 69 yards rushing after San Francisco ran for 171 against them two weeks earlier. Kansas City, however, has not held an opponent to fewer than 100 rushing yards in consecutive games this season.

Chiefs star Jamaal Charles gained 95 yards against the Chargers to pass Priest Holmes for the top spot on the team's rushing list with 6,113.

He passed a battery of tests and does not show symptoms of a concussion, the Chiefs said Wednesday -- one day after the star running back told a radio show he saw "light bulbs" after a hit against San Diego.

Averaging 4.9 yards per carry in the last three games, Charles ran for 126 and a TD on 11 carries at St. Louis in 2010.

The Rams' run defense ranks 28th in both yards (145.0 per game) and yards per attempt (4.8).

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Stats Leaders

Chiefs

Offense

Passing Yards Alex Smith 1270 Yds

Rushing Yards Knile Davis 352 Yds Jamaal Charles 290 Yds Alex Smith 138 Yds

Receiving Yards Travis Kelce 307 Yds Dwayne Bowe 279 Yds Donnie Avery 156 Yds

Defense

Sacks Justin Houston 7.0 Sacks Tamba Hali 4.0 Sacks Allen Bailey 2.5 Sacks

Interceptions Sean Smith 1 Int Kurt Coleman 1 Int Husain Abdullah 1 Int

Total Tackles Josh Mauga 41 Total Husain Abdullah 31 Total Ron Parker 29 Total

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Stats Leaders

Rams

Offense

Passing Yards Austin Davis 1520 Yds Shaun Hill 81 Yards Johnny Hekker 18 Yards

Rushing Yards Zac Stacy 240 Yds Benny Cunningham 136 Yds Tre Mason 125 Yds

Receiving Yards Brian Quick 365 Yds Jared Cook 320 Yds Kenny Britt 197 Yds

Defense

Sacks Aaron Donald 2.0 Sacks Robert Quinn 1.0 Sack Eugene Sims 1.0 Sack

Interceptions E.J. Gaines 1 Int Rodney McLeod 1 Int Janoris Jenkins 1 Int

Total Tackles Alec Ogletree 39 Total T.J. McDonald 38 Total James Laurinaitis 37 Total

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Scouting Report from the Kansas City Star

When the Chiefs run

EDGE >> CHIEFS

This is where the Chiefs can make some hay, though it won’t be easy. Jamaal Charles looked as quick as he has all season last week, while Knile Davis has emerged as a strong No. 2 option. He has only rushed 12 times for 31 yards the last two games, so he is due for a breakout. The Rams feature one of the league’s worst perimeter run defenses, so there could be holes for everybody, including quarterback Alex Smith and running back De’Anthony Thomas.

Chiefs’ Top Rusher	No.	Yds.	Avg.	TD
K. Davis	83	352	4.2	3

When the Chiefs pass

EDGE >> RAMS

The Rams’ defensive front hasn’t been as fearsome as some predicted, but it’s still a formidable group. Defensive end Robert Quinn is an elite pass rusher, while first-round pick Aaron Donald has lived up to the hype as a disruptive tackle. Former Missouri star E.J. Gaines has earned a role in a secondary that might be without its best cornerback, Janoris Jenkins, due to a knee injury. The Chiefs have managed to move the ball well through the air despite a lack of explosive options at receiver, but the Rams will make it difficult.

Chiefs’ Top QB	C	A	Yds.	TD-I
A. Smith	119	186	1,270	9-4
Chiefs’ Top WR	No.	Yds.	Avg.	TD
T. Kelce	24	307	12.8	3

When the Rams run

EDGE >> CHIEFS

This one could be a push. The Rams feature three interesting running backs in Zac Stacy, Benjamin Cunningham and Tre Mason, and they like to deploy the hot hand. However, the Chiefs’ run defense has been surprisingly solid after the loss of inside linebacker Derrick Johnson and defensive end Mike DeVito, and there’s no reason to think it will suddenly fall off now.

Rams’ Top Rusher	No.	Yds.	Avg.	TD
Z. Stacy	61	240	3.9	1

When the Rams pass

EDGE >> CHIEFS

Many speculated that the Rams were in deep trouble when starting quarterback Sam Bradford went down with a season-ending injury, but quarterback Austin Davis has been surprisingly solid in his stead. The Chiefs haven’t forced many interceptions, but they do feature a strong pass rush led by outside linebackers Tamba Hali and Justin Houston. Expect them to get after Davis.

Rams’ Top QB	C	A	Yds.	TD-I
A. Davis	135	203	1,520	9-4
Rams’ Top WR	No.	Yds.	Avg.	TD
J. Cook	26	320	12.3

Special teams

EDGE >> RAMS

The Rams’ special teams played a big role in their upset victory over Seattle last week. Meanwhile, the Chiefs’ special teams have left a bit to be desired at times. Kicker Cairo Santos has made his last six field goals and punter Dustin Colquitt has been his usual solid self, but the Chiefs’ return game has yet to get anything going.

Coaching

EDGE >> RAMS

Chiefs coach Andy Reid and Rams coach Jeff Fisher are among the most respected coaches in the game, but for whatever reason, Fisher has had Reid’s number. The man whose players effectionately call “Big Red” is 0-4 in his career against Fisher.

X-factor

EDGE >> CHIEFS

Sunday is going to be a huge sports day for Kansas City. Game 5 of the World Series begins at 7 p.m., so expect Chiefs fans to start the party early. Arrowhead Stadium will be rocking for this crucial game.

Bottom line: Chiefs 27-17

Reid’s losing streak against Fisher should come to an end this week. The Rams are well-coached and tough, in the image of their coach, but the Chiefs are the better team and they have home-field advantage.
Terez A. Paylor, tpaylor@kcstar.com

[matthewschiefs]

In the heart of Rams country the one game I want to see they show the worthless Bears game Just my luck

[TopekaRoy]

In the heart of Rams country the one game I want to see they show the worthless Bears game Just my luck

That's what you get for trying to get me banned!

DA Bears!

[matthewschiefs]

That's what you get for trying to get me banned!

DA Bears!

DA BULLS are the only good thing about Chicago

[matthewschiefs]

UGH Defense must think its a late afternoon game its like they were not even on the field

[loyalchief91]

Wow. Chiefs better wake up.