Chiefs leaning on culture, experience to eke out close wins
Associated Press— The Kansas City Chiefs have been walking a fine line between success and failure through the first month of the season. But whether it was the frantic finish to beat the Chargers, their collapse in Indianapolis or their close shave Monday night, when the Chiefs rallied from a 17-point deficit for a 30-29 victory over the Raiders, one thing has become clear: This isn’t the same Chiefs team that once routed opponents with speed and big plays and unstoppable offense. “It was hard work, staying together,” said Chiefs safety Justin Reid, who was run over by the Raiders’ Josh Jacobs at one point during the game. The Chiefs hope to get first-round pick Trent McDuffie back from a hamstring injury, and the cornerback should help a pass defense that Adams beat for TD catches of 58 and 48 yards. And so for guys to respond and just to keep battling, no matter we’re down 17 points, and show that we can fight back from anything, that’s what you want to see out of any great football team.” WHAT’S WORKING The Raiders did a good job blanketing Kelce everywhere but the end zone.