KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (8-6) VS. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (9-5)

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1 REGULAR SEASON GAME #15 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (8-6) VS. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (9-5) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, :00 PM (CENTRAL) ARROWHEAD STADIUM KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI TV: CBS Regional Coverage (KCTV-5 in Kansas City) Kevin Harlan and Randy Cross. NATIONAL RADIO: Sports USA Radio Network Eli Gold, Doug Plank and Rich Cellini. LOCAL RADIO: KCFX-FM (101.1) Mitch Holthus, Len Dawson, Bob Gretz and Bill Grigsby. THE MATCH-UP It s been awhile since a late-season Chiefs-Chargers match-up has had this much playoff significance, but there s clearly plenty on the line in this Christmas Eve clash at Arrowhead. Kansas City desperately needs to snap a two-game losing skid after dropping a decision at the N.Y. Giants (12/17). Meanwhile, San Diego (9-5) ended the Colts 13-game winning streak, getting a victory at Indianapolis (12/18). Simply put, the Chiefs and Chargers both need to win their final two games and have Pittsburgh lose one of its final two contests to have a shot at the AFC s final Wild Card spot. KC would also need San Diego to lose its season finale at home vs. Denver (12/31). Should the Chiefs and Steelers both finish 10-6, KC would win a tiebreaker with Pittsburgh based on a better conference record. Even if the Steelers and Chargers both comply with KC s needs, the Chiefs still face a daunting task when they close out the regular season vs. Cincinnati (1/1). Meanwhile, the Chargers need to finish 11-5 and have Pittsburgh go 10-6 since the Steelers claimed a win at San Diego (10/10). The Chiefs are 5-1 at Arrowhead in 2005 and are seeking to produce six or more home wins in a season for the 10th time since 90. Although San Diego snapped a seven-game road losing streak in Kansas City last season, Arrowhead has traditionally been a house of horrors for the Chargers. In their last eight trips to Kansas City, the Chargers have been outscored by a 232-to-107 margin and have been held to 21 points or less in six of those eight outings. However, San Diego does boast a solid 5-2 record on the road this season. Saturday s contest will also feature a showdown between two of the NFL s most dangerous running backs. Chiefs RB Larry Johnson owns a franchise-record seven consecutive 100-yard games. He has 1,418 rushing yards on the season and is on pace to finish the year with 1,621 yards which would break the current Chiefs single-season record of 1,615 ground yards set by RB Priest Holmes in Johnson s 16 rushing TDs are also the third-best total in the league. Meanwhile, San Diego RB LaDainian Tomlinson has 1,323 yards and 17 rushing TDs on the year, marking his fifth straight 1,000-yard campaign STATS AND NFL RANKINGS CHIEFS CHARGERS Total Offense (2) (6) Rush Offense (4) (5) Pass Offense (8) (10) Total Defense (28) (15) Rush Defense (9) 74.9 (1) Pass Defense (31) (28) Turnover Ratio (11) -4 (20t) Pts./Game (7) 28.9 (3) Opp. Pts./Game (24) 19.2 (13) THE SERIES Kansas City holds a all-time advantage over San Diego in regular and postseason play. The only team the Chiefs have defeated more frequently is Denver (51). All 47 of those victories against San Diego have come in regular season play. The Chiefs are 5-4 vs. San Diego under Dick Vermeil. The Chargers have won the last three meetings between the two teams, including a decision at Qualcomm Stadium (10/30). KC hasn t lost four straight to San Diego since suffering a five-game losing streak to the Chargers from KANSAS CITY VS. SAN DIEGO REGULAR SEASON, (12-9-0) Date Result Of Note 10/9/95* W, Vanover, 86-yd punt return TD in OT. 11/12/95 W, 22-7 KC Rushing: yards, 2 TDs. 9/29/96 L, yd KC FG blocked w/ 0:28 left. 11/24/96* L, SD: T. Martin receiving 5-148, 2 TDs. 10/16/97* W, 31-3 KC: Rison receiving 8-86, 2 TDs. 12/14/97 W, 29-7 KC records 7 sacks, 1 INT ret. TD. 9/20/98* W, 23-7 SD passing: 1-15-(-19)-0 TDs, 2 INTs. 11/22/98 L, SD scores 21 fourth quarter points. 10/3/99 L, KC throws 4 INTs to set up 2 SD TDs. 10/31/99* W, 34-0 KC s fourth all-time shutout of SD. 9/17/00* W, Grbac TD passes 3 to Morris. 11/26/00 L, SD records lone win of 2000 season. 11/4/01 W, Holmes 181 rushing yards, 1 TD. 12/23/01* W, Richardson, 1-yard TD w/ 0:48 left. 10/13/02 L, Caldwell, 2-yard TD catch w/0:14 left. 12/22/02* W, Husted, 38-yard FG w/1:08 left. 9/7/03* W, Chiefs led 24-0 at halftime. 11/30/03 W, Gonzalez, 2 TD catches. 11/28/04* L, Kaeding, 43-yard FG w/2:24 left. 1/2/05 L, Gonzalez, team-record 14 receptions. 10/30/05 L, Green, 312 pass yards in second half. *At Arrowhead Stadium The Chiefs have won seven of their last eight contests against the Chargers at Arrowhead. San Diego hasn t won back-to-back games in Kansas City since Kansas City s most recent win in the series was a victory at Qualcomm Stadium (11/30/03). The initial meeting between these two squads was the first regular season game in the history of both franchises when the Dallas Texans lost a decision to the L.A. Chargers at the L.A. Coliseum (9/10/60). SD claimed the lone postseason tilt between the two clubs, a 17-0 victory in a 92 AFC Wild Card Playoff Game at San Diego (1/2/93).

2 DICK VERMEIL NFL Head Coach: 15th Year NFL Coach Overall: 19th Year NFL Overall: (.519) Regular Season: (.520) Postseason: 6-5 (.545) Record w/phi: (.535) Record w/stl: (.458) Record w/kc: (.538) College: San Jose State ( 58) THE HEAD COACHES MARTY SCHOTTENHEIMER NFL Head Coach: 20th Year NFL Coach Overall: 29th Year NFL Overall: (.589) Reg. Season: (.604) Record w/cle: (.620) Record w/kc: (.634) Record w/wash: 8-8 (.500) Record w/sd: (.532) College: Pittsburgh ( 65) Dick Vermeil was named the ninth head coach in Chiefs history on January 12, 2001 following head coaching stints with Philadelphia ( 76-82) and St. Louis ( 97-99). He is one of just four coaches in NFL history to lead two different teams to the Super Bowl and has twice been named NFL Coach of the Year. The Calistoga, California native began his NFL coaching career with the L.A. Rams ( 69, 71-73) serving as the team s special teams, RBs, and QBs coach and offensive coordinator. During his tenure as head coach in Philadelphia ( 76-82), he compiled a record. In 78, Vermeil guided the Eagles to their first playoff appearance in 12 years. He then led the 80 Eagles to a 12-4 record to earn a trip to Super Bowl XV. Vermeil returned to the sidelines as the head coach of St. Louis for three seasons ( 97-99), guiding the Rams to a 13-3 record in 99, concluding the year with a win in Super Bowl XXXIV. A standout quarterback at San Jose State, Vermeil served as an assistant at Stanford ( 65-68) and UCLA ( 70) before taking over the head coaching duties for the Bruins from In 75, he led UCLA to a victory over #1 ranked Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. VERMEIL VS. THE CHARGERS (5-5) Dick Vermeil is 5-5 vs. San Diego, including a 5-4 mark with the Chiefs. Vermeil is 4-5 all-time vs. Marty Schottenheimer, including a 4-4 record as Kansas City s head coach and an 0-1 mark with St. Louis. DATE RESULT OPP. COACH 11/30/80 SAN DIEGO 22, Philadelphia 21 Don Coryell 11/4/01 Kansas City 25, SAN DIEGO 20 Mike Riley 12/23/01 KANSAS CITY 20, San Diego 17 Mike Riley 10/13/02 SAN DIEGO 35, Kansas City 34 M. Schottenheimer 12/22/02 KANSAS CITY 24, San Diego 22 M. Schottenheimer 9/7/03 KANSAS CITY 27, San Diego 14 M. Schottenheimer 11/30/03 Kansas City 28, SAN DIEGO 24 M. Schottenheimer 11/28/04 San Diego 34, KANSAS CITY 31 M. Schottenheimer 1/2/05 SAN DIEGO 24, Kansas City 17 M. Schottenheimer 10/30/05 SAN DIEGO 28, Kansas City 20 M. Schottenheimer HOME TEAM IN ALL CAPS RB LARRY JOHNSON S RUSHING RAMPAGE Since taking over Kansas City s starting duties for an injured RB Priest Holmes vs. Oakland (11/6), Chiefs RB Larry Johnson has been on a rushing rampage. Johnson has racked up a franchise-record seven 100-yard rushing games in seven starts. At his current pace, he would finish the year with a Chiefs-record 1,621 ground yards. Over the last seven games, Johnson has produced 203 carries for 1,019 yards (145.6 ypg) and 12 TDs. His 1,019 rushing yards and 1,226 yards from scrimmage are both the highest totals in the NFL since November 1st. Meanwhile, only Seattle RB Shaun Alexander (24) and San Diego RB LaDainian Tomlinson (17) own more rushing TDs than Johnson over the entire season. Johnson s 1,418 rushing yards on the season currently rank fourth in the NFL and are the fifth-highest singleseason total in Chiefs history. Here s a look at Johnson s key stats... RB LARRY JOHNSON S MOST RUSHING YARDS LAST SEVEN STARTS SINCE NOVEMBER 1ST 11/6 Oakland , 2 TDs 1. 1,019 Larry Johnson, KC Buffalo , 0 TDs Shaun Alexander, SEA Houston , 2 TDs Tiki Barber, NYG 11/27 New England , 1 TD MOST YDS FROM SCRIMMAGE 12/4 Denver , 2 TDs SINCE NOVEMBER 1ST Dallas , 3 TDs 1. 1,226 Larry Johnson, KC N.Y. Giants , 2 TDs 2. 1,189 Tiki Barber, NYG Totals 203-1,019, 12 TDs Shaun Alexander, SEA Marty Schottenheimer was named the 13th head coach in Chargers history on January 29, He joined the Chargers following head coaching stints with Cleveland ( 84-88), Kansas City ( 89-98) and Washington (2001). He is the fifth coach in NFL history to direct three different clubs to the playoffs after leading San Diego to the postseason in Schottenheimer compiled a record in KC, the best winning pct (.634) in Chiefs history. During his 10 years in Kansas City, Schottenheimer s teams compiled nine straight winning seasons, seven playoff berths and three division titles. Born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania on September 23, 1943, Schottenheimer began his NFL coaching career with the N.Y. Giants ( 75-77) as LBs coach and defensive coordinator. After two seasons coaching LBs with Detroit ( 78-79) he went to Cleveland ( 80-84), coaching LBs, DBs and serving as defensive coordinator before being named the head coach of the Browns midway through the 84 season. An All-America LB at Pitt, Schottenheimer was a fifth-round draft pick of Buffalo in 65 and played with the Bills from before a two-year stint with the Boston Patriots from KANSAS CITY AWARDED A FUTURE SUPER BOWL On November 16th, NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue announced that NFL owners had passed a proposal to bring the NFL s championship game to Kansas City in a year between 2012 and The actual date will be at the discretion of the NFL. The announcement was made at the fall session of the league s annual meeting in Kansas City. The awarding of the Super Bowl was contingent on two key elements according to Chiefs Founder Lamar Hunt. Arrowhead Stadium, which opened in 72 is one of the oldest stadiums in the NFL. Arrowhead must be renovated, including a climate-controlling Rolling Roof structure. The awarding of a Super Bowl would also require the city and the team to meet all the bid specifications laid out by the league. A renovated Arrowhead will feature the largest seating capacity of any modern Super Bowl site and the state-of-the-art Rolling Roof is unprecedented by the league and the roof structure will be an icon for Kansas City and the entire National Football League, Hunt said. I think it s a tribute to Lamar Hunt and a tribute, as the Commissioner said, to all of the owners who have visited Arrowhead over the last 30 years and specifically over the last 15, and the support this community has given the Chiefs, added Chiefs President Carl Peterson. STILLS TIES KC SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLE RECORD Chiefs LB Gary Stills owns 147 special teams stops with KC, needing just one more to take sole possession of the team record he currently shares with LB Greg Manusky who posted a club-record 147 special teams tackles in 96 contests during his tenure with the Chiefs as linebacker from Manusky currently serves as San Diego s linebackers coach. Stills has racked up his totals in 86 games after coming to Kansas City as a third-round draft choice in 99. SP. TEAMS TACKLES, CAREER SP. TEAMS TACKLES, SEASON Greg Manusky, Gary Stills, 2002 Gary Stills, Gary Stills, Danan Hughes, Ken Jolly, Tony Richardson, Greg Manusky, Louis Cooper, Others tied with 27 HELLO, OLD FRIEND Chiefs President Carl Peterson and SD head coach Marty Schottenheimer were the longest-running GM-head coach tandem in pro sports during the 90s, producing a record in KC from The Chiefs made seven playoff appearances during that span.

3 2005 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS AFC NFL Category Player Total Rank Rank Scoring Tynes 110 T3rd T6th Rushing Yards L. Johnson 1,418 2nd 4th QB Rating Green th 10th Receptions Gonzalez 68 T10th T17th Rec. Yards Kennison 932 7th 16th Interceptions Wesley 6 T3rd T5th Punting Avg. Colquitt th 30th Punt Ret. Avg. Hall th 21st KO Ret. Avg. Hall th 13th Sacks Allen 10.0 T6th T8th THE 2005 CHIEFS The Chiefs are 8-6 for the first time under head coach Dick Vermeil. KC was last 8-6 in 86. Al Saunders is in his fifth season as Kansas City s assistant head coach/offensive coordinator, while Gunther Cunningham is in his second campaign in his second stint as KC s defensive coordinator. The Chiefs are first in the AFC and second in the NFL in total offense (379.6 ypg). KC is fifth in the AFC and seventh in the NFL in scoring (24.7 ppg). The Chiefs are second in the AFC and fourth in the NFL in rushing offense (145.4 ypg). KC is fifth in the NFL in rushing avg. (4.5). KC is fifth in the NFL, averaging 21.6 first downs per game. KC has had just 2.3% (10 of 443) of its passes picked off, the seventh-lowest INT percentage in the NFL. KC has thrown just 10 INTs, a mark that ties for the fifth-lowest figure in the NFL. KC is fourth in the NFL in yards per play (5.8). KC is third in the NFL with 57 rushes of 10+ yards. KC s 15 rushes of 20+ yards are sixth in the NFL. The Chiefs are fourth in the NFL in time of possession (31:58). KC s defense has allowed ypg of total offense, a 37.8 ypg improvement from the 14-game mark in KC has held eight of its 14 opponents to 21 points or less. The Chiefs have not allowed any offensive points in the first quarter of 10 games in 2005 and have permitted just 10 first-quarter points at Arrowhead this season. The Chiefs have allowed just 10 points on opponents first possessions, a mark that ties for second in the NFL. KC ranks fifth in the AFC and 10th in the NFL in rushing defense (103.8 ypg), an improvement of 10.4 ypg from the club s 14-game tally from KC has held eight opponents to less than 100 team rushing yards. KC has permitted four or more yards on just 36.5% of opponents first-down rushes, the fifth-best total in the NFL. KC s opponents have fumbled an NFL-high 32 times, compared to just 19 times after 14 games in The Chiefs have recovered 14 fumbles in 2005, a mark that ties as the fourth-best tally in the league. KC s 27 total takes are tied for 10th in the NFL. The Chiefs defense is tied for third in the AFC and seventh in the NFL with a 46.5 Red Zone TD percentage, allowing just 20 TDs on 43 Red Zone trips. KC s specialty units are headed by Frank Gansz, Jr. K Lawrence Tynes has 110 points to tie for second in the AFC and fourth in the NFL among kickers, trailing only Jay Feely - NYG (128), Neil Rackers - ARZ (124) and Shayne Graham - CIN (119). Tynes is on pace to finish the year with 125 points. KC is fourth in the AFC in avg. starting position after a KO (30.8), trailing only BUF (33.1), HOU (31.7) and OAK (31.1). WR Dante Hall owns a share of an NFL record with six career KO return TDs and is third in NFL annals with 10 career kick return TDs. CHIEFS-CHARGERS CONNECTIONS KC asst. head coach/oc AL SAUNDERS was San Diego s head coach ( 86-88) and WRs coach ( 83-86)... KC def. coord. GUNTHER CUNNINGHAM coached the DL in San Diego ( 85-90) KC QB TRENT GREEN was an eighth-round draft choice (222nd overall) of SD in the 93 draft SD off. coord. CAM CAMERON was the QBs coach at Washington ( 94-96) while Green played ( 95-98) Saunders, Cunningham and KC def. asst. DARVIN WALLIS coached with SD head coach MARTY SCHOTTENHEIMER in KC. Wallis was also on his staff in Cleveland ( 84-88) SD QBs coach BRIAN SCHOTTENHEIMER ( 98), strength coach DAVE REDDING ( 89-97), asst. strength coach MATT SCHIOTZ ( 97) and coaching admin. JOHN WUEHRMANN ( 96-00) also worked with Schottenheimer in KC KC WRs coach CHARLIE JOINER was a HOF player ( 76-86) in SD before joining the Chargers coaching staff ( 87-91) KC scout DON GREGORY held the same post with SD ( 95-99) Chiefs head coach DICK VERMEIL had B. Schottenheimer on his St. Louis staff in 97 SD Dir. of College Scouting JIMMY RAYE III worked with KC in 95 SD asst. DB coach ALBERT LEWIS was a thirdround pick by KC in 83 and played in 150 games (128 starts) in 11 years INDIVIDUAL LEADERS 2005 SAN DIEGO CHARGERS AFC NFL Category Player Total Rank Rank Scoring Tomlinson 114 2nd 5th Rushing Yards Tomlinson 1,323 4th 7th QB Rating Brees th 7th Receptions Gates 82 2nd 6th Rec. Yards Gates 1,026 4th 11th Interceptions Jue 3 T11th T26th Punting Avg. Scifres th 7th Punt Ret. Avg. Sproles th 20th KO Ret. Avg. Sproles th 12th Sacks Merriman 9.0 8th 13th with KC. He recorded 555 tackles (450 solo), 4.5 sacks, 38 INTs (329 yards) and 4.5 sacks SD LBs coach GREG MANUSKY played LB in 96 games for KC from SD OL coach CARL MAUCK held the same position with KC ( 86-88) SD LB DONNIE EDWARDS was a fourth-round pick of KC in 96, appearing in 94 games (80 starts) with KC ( 96-01) KC TE TONY GONZALEZ is a native of Torrance, CA and prepped at Huntington Beach HS KC DT JUNIOR SIAVII and SD DT IGOR OLSHANSKY were teammates at Oregon KC asst. DBs coach VERNON DEAN played at San Diego St. SD def. coord. WADE PHILLIPS coached at Kansas ( 75) SD sp. teams coach STEVE CROSBY was born in Great Bend, KS and was a RB at Fort Hays St. SD scout MICHAEL McCARTHY played at Southwestern College in Winfield, KS SD DBs coach BRIAN STEWART coached at Missouri SD RB DARREN SPROLES is a native of Olathe, KS and he prepped at Olathe North. He played at Kansas State SD DT JAMAL WILLIAMS played at Kemper Military Academy in Booneville, MO. THE 2005 CHARGERS Pro Bowl QB Drew Brees (D2-01) earned his first Pro Bowl nod last season after guiding San Diego to a 13-3 regular season record. Brees has posted a (.544) career regular season record. Two-time Pro Bowl RB LaDainian Tomlinson (D1-01) is already the Chargers career rushing leader in just his fifth NFL season and leads the AFC with 19 total TDs. He works with former Pro Bowl FB Lorenzo Neal. WR Keenan McCardell is in his second season with the Chargers and works opposite WR Eric Parker. TE Antonio Gates was named to his first Pro Bowl in His 13 TDs that year were the most in a season by an NFL tight end. He is second in the AFC in receptions (82) and third in receiving yards (1,026) in Former Bucs LT Roman Oben anchors the offensive line along with Gs Chris Dielman and Mike Goff as well as C Nick Hardwick (D3-04) and T Shane Olivea (D7-04). Former Chiefs LB Donnie Edwards earned a Pro Bowl berth in 2002 and works at linebacker with first-round draft pick Shawne Merriman (D1a-05), former Titan Randall Godfrey and ex-bengal Steve Foley. DT Jamal Williams (D2-98) assumes the middle of the Chargers 3-4 defense. DE Igor Olshansky (D2-04) and rookie Luis Castillo (D1b-05) bookend the D-line. San Diego s talented young secondary includes CBs Quentin Jammer (D1-02) and Drayton Florence (D1-03), as well as S Terrence Kiel (D2b-03) and S Clinton Hart. P Mike Scifres (D5-03) handles the punting duties while K Nate Kaeding (D3a-04) does the place kicking and kickoffs. Olathe, Kansas native RB Darren Sproles (D4-05) handles both kickoff and punt returns. MEDIA INFORMATION INJURIES LB Shawn Barber (R hamstring strain) did not play vs. the Giants. Players injured vs. the Giants included: DE Eric Hicks (R shoulder sprain), WR Eddie Kennison (R knee sprain) and TE Kris Wilson (R quad strain). RADIO AND TV CBS will televise Sunday s contest to a regional TV audience (KCTV-5 in Kansas City). Former Voice of the Chiefs Kevin Harlan calls the action, while former 49ers G Randy Cross provides color commentary. Sports USA Radio Network will broadcast the game to a national radio audience. Eli Gold calls the action, former Bears S Doug Plank provides color commentary and Rich Cellini reports from the sidelines. Eight-time Kansas Broadcaster of the Year, Mitch Holthus, is in his 12th year handling the play-by-play duties, while Hall of Fame QB Len Dawson adds color commentary with sideline reports from Bob Gretz. The KCFX pregame show begins at 8:30 AM (CT). Chiefs Gameday, KC s official pregame TV show airs Sundays at 10:00 AM on KCTV-5. CONFERENCE CALLS Chargers head coach Marty Schottenheimer (1:30 CT) and Chargers LB Donnie Edwards (1:45 CT) will call the KC media on Wednesday. Chiefs DE Jared Allen (12:10 CT) and head coach Dick Vermeil (12:35 CT) are scheduled to speak with the San Diego media on Wednesday.

4 Two of the NFL s Top RBs Set to Square Off in Chiefs-Chargers Duel by Pete Moris The Chiefs Need Another Fast Start at Arrowhead The Chiefs defense has allowed just 10 points in the first quarter of six games at Arrowhead this season, including four first-quarter shutouts. In total, the Chiefs have not permitted any offensive points in the first quarter of 10 games. Getting off to another good start will be important against a San Diego squad that has outscored its opponents by a 57-point margin (86 to 29) in the first quarter this season, the best mark in the league. Teams holding a halftime lead have won 12 of the last 14 games in the Chiefs-Chargers series dating back to 97. The Chargers held a 21-3 halftime lead in a win vs. KC (10/30) earlier this year. SD currently ranks second in the NFL in first-half scoring. Only SEA (220) has scored more first-half points than SD (218) this season. Dating back to 2004, the Chargers are 16-3 (.842) in games when they score first and are 16-3 when leading at halftime over that same span. Since Marty Schottenheimer took over the Chargers in 2002, SD is just 5-22 when trailing at halftime. KC has led SD at halftime in eight straight meetings at Arrowhead, outscoring the Chargers by a 136-to-37 margin in the first half of those games. KC is 47-7 (.870) in regular season action at Arrowhead when leading at the half dating back to 95, including a 4-1 mark in The Chiefs Are Tough to Beat When Arrowhead Gets Cold Dating back to 95, the Chiefs own a 19-1 regular season record at Arrowhead during the month of December. In fact, the Chiefs have won 17 consecutive home contests in December, the longest such streak in the league since the AFL-NFL merger. Dating back to the 90 season, KC owns a 13-1 record against division foes at Arrowhead in December, including a streak of nine consecutive wins. Regardless of the site, the Chargers have lost six straight December games against the Chiefs. Their last win in such a contest was a victory at KC (12/17/89). The Chiefs are 3-1 all-time in games played on Christmas Eve. NFL S BEST DECEMBER NFL S LONGEST DECEMBER HOME HOME RECORDS, WINNING STREAKS, 1970-PRESENT 1. Kansas City 19-1 (.950) Kansas City 1997-present 2. Green Bay 20-2 (.909) Miami Denver 17-2 (.895) St. Louis Seattle 14-4 (.778) Tampa Bay QB Trent Green Has Been Hot Down the Stretch For KC QB Trent Green owns a perfect 10-0 record as KC s starter in December games played at Arrowhead, including wins vs. SD in 2001 and Over that 10-game span, Green has completed 71.8 percent (186 of 259) of his passes for 2,479 yards with 19 TDs and just eight INTs in those games, numbers that translate into a stellar rating. Regardless of the month, when Green plays well, the Chiefs are typically tough to beat at Arrowhead. KC owns a 13-1 record at Arrowhead when Green compiles a passer rating or better. Green has been particularly hot down the stretch, posting a rating in three of his last five starts. Green has completed 64.5% of his passes (89 of 138) over that five-game span and has averaged 9.51 yards per attempt, compiling a rating. San Diego is 13-2 in games when QB Drew Brees compiles a rating, including a 6-0 mark in TRENT GREEN S DECEMBER GAMES AT ARROWHEAD, Comps. Atts. Comp. % Yards TDs INTs Rating W-L % 2, KC Typically Controls the Turnover Table at Arrowhead KC is 18-2 (.900) when posting a positive turnover mark dating back to The Chiefs own a 12-game winning streak at Arrowhead when posting a positive turnover ratio, the sixth-longest active streak in the league. KC is 41-4 (.911) at Arrowhead with a positive takeaway margin in regular season play dating back to 95. KC owns a +23 turnover margin (52 takes/29 gives) over its last 24 regular season home games. The Chiefs are a combined +7 (17 takes/10 gives) in their last eight meetings with the Chargers at Arrowhead. San Diego owns a 12-1 (.923) record with a positive turnover ratio dating back to 2004, including a streak of 10 consecutive wins. The last time the Chargers lost a game with a positive turnover ratio was a setback at Atlanta (10/17/04) when San Diego was +1. San Diego is just 7-33 (.175) with a negative turnover mark dating back to 2000, including a 6-17 (.261) mark under Marty Schottenheimer. The Chargers have gone +3 (7 takes/4 gives) during their three-game winning streak vs. the Chiefs. Dante s Hall of Fame Numbers WR Dante Hall has 2,074 combined net yards on the season, marking the fourth straight year he has topped the 2,000-yard mark. St. Louis RB Marshall Faulk ( 98-01) is the only other player in NFL history to reach that 2,000-yard plateau in four straight seasons. Hall s 10,485 career combined net yards are the most in KC history. Johnson, Tomlinson Highlight Chiefs-Chargers Rushing Duel Chiefs RB Larry Johnson and Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson are arguably two of the NFL s most dangerous all-purpose performers. Johnson has been remarkably productive this season and his numbers are even more impressive when you consider that he has made just 10 NFL starts. The third-year Penn State product has produced a 100-yard rushing effort in eight of those 10 career starts. In those 10 starts, Johnson has 275 carries for 1,295 yards with 17 TDs, numbers that translate into an average of ypg. For comparison s sake, Tomlinson had 217 carries for 794 yards and nine TDs in his first 10 starts. In fact, after his first 16 starts as a rookie in 2001, Tomlinson only accumulated 1,236 rushing yards and 10 TDs, numbers that Johnson has beaten in his first 10 starts. The Chiefs and Chargers are both tough to stop when Johnson and Tomlinson are at their best. KC is 14-6 (.700) when it boasts a 100-yard rusher dating back to 2003, including an 8-3 (.727) mark when Johnson cracks the 100-yard plateau. The Chiefs have also won seven straight games at Arrowhead when boasting a 100-yard back. SD is 20-8 (.714) when Tomlinson enjoys a 100-yard game, including a string of 12 consecutive wins dating back to The Chargers are just 2-19 (.095) when allowing a 100-yard rusher dating back to 97. JOHNSON VS. TOMLINSON RUSHING STATS, FIRST 10 NFL STARTS LARRY JOHNSON LADAINIAN TOMLINSON Atts Yds TDs 100-Yd YPG Atts Yds TDs 100-Yd YPG 275 1, Rushing Defense Will Be Key For Both Squads on Christmas Eve The Chiefs own a 7-1 record in their last eight home meetings with the Chargers, but the team rushing stats have been remarkably even in those contests. In fact, SD has actually averaged rushing ypg over that eight-game span, 3.2 ypg more than KC (104.9). In eight career starts vs. the Chiefs, KC s defense has held RB LaDainian Tomlinson to an average of just 80.0 rushing ypg. Although Tomlinson does own three career 100- yard outings against the Chiefs, all three came in losing efforts. In his last two starts against KC, Tomlinson has averaged just 57.5 ypg. Although the Chiefs had a string of 20 consecutive games without allowing an individual rusher snapped last week, KC hasn t permitted a 100-yard back in its last 13 games at Arrowhead. The Chargers have gone 16 straight games without permitting a 100-yard back, a figure which now ranks as the longest active streak in the league. More Chiefs-Chargers Rushing Stats Dating back to 2001 KC owns a league-high 127 rushing TDs and ranks fourth in the league, averaging rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, San Diego ranks second with 93 rushing TDs and is fifth in rushing ypg (129.0) over that same timeframe. Dating back to 2002, KC is 17-2 at Arrowhead when scoring two or more rushing TDs. KC is 7-2 in games when RB Larry Johnson rushes for two or more TDs. Meanwhile, San Diego owns a 14-2 record when Tomlinson scores two or more rushing TDs. The only time Tomlinson has registered two ground scores vs. the Chiefs was in a Chargers win at Arrowhead (11/28/04). Chiefs, Chargers Both Feature Potent Scoring Offenses Dating back to 95, Kansas City is 25-4 (.862) when scoring 30+ points at Arrowhead. The Chiefs will be facing a Chargers defense that hasn t permitted any opponent to top the 30-point barrier all season. Chicago, Carolina and Jacksonville are the only other teams that can match that feat. The Chargers are also tough to beat when hitting the 30-point plateau, owning a 15-2 (.882) mark in such contests dating back to The Chiefs will face a SD offense that ranks third in the NFL in scoring (28.9 ppg). Defensively, the target for KC at home is 21 points. The Chiefs have won 18 straight home games when holding opponents to 21 points or less, the third-longest active streak in the NFL. Only New England (25), Pittsburgh (23) and Seattle (19) own longer streaks. San Diego has been held to an average of just 23.0 ppg in its five losses this season. The Chargers have scored 32.1 ppg in their nine wins. San Diego is 7-18 (.280) under Marty Schottenheimer when being held to 21 points or less, including an 0-3 mark this season. More Statistical Tidbits on the Chiefs-Chargers Match-Up The Chiefs defense has gone eight straight games at Arrowhead without allowing a 300-yard passer. Chargers QB Drew Brees was the last to do it with a 378-yard effort (11/28/04). Opposing passers have completed just 56.0% (61 of 109) of their passes with four TDs and seven INTs in KC s last three home games, equating to a 60.9 rating Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez has caught 29 passes for 346 yards in his last three games against the Chargers, an average of ypg Only New England (60) has more offensive plays of 20+ yards than Kansas City (59) in 2005 San Diego (46) is third in the NFL in passes of 20+ yards, while Kansas City (44) is fifth.

5 POSITION-BY-POSITION NOTES by Brad Kuhbander QUARTERBACKS QB TRENT GREEN Completed 15 of 28 throws for 176 yards at the N.Y. Giants (12/17). Has completed 275 of 443 passes for 3,463 yards with 14 TDs and 10 INTs for an 87.5 rating in Ranks eighth in the AFC and 10th in the NFL with an 87.5 rating. His 3,463 passing yards rank fourth in the NFL. Is tied for third in the NFL with 44 passes of 20+ yards. Has started 78 consecutive games with KC dating back to a game vs. Oakland (9/9/01), the longest streak by a QB in team history. Has led the Chiefs to 42 regular season wins as Kansas City s starting QB, a total topped by only Hall of Fame QB Len Dawson (94). His 19,566 passing yards with the Chiefs are the second-best mark in team history, trailing only Dawson (28,507). Only IND s Peyton Manning (20,781) has more passing yards than Green (19,566) from Ranks first in team history in passer rating (87.8), average gain (7.78), completion pct. (61.91), 300-yard games (23) and 20-yard passes (254). Ranks second in club history with 2,515 pass attempts, 1,557 completions and 108 TDs. In 11 games (10 starts) against San Diego he has completed 216 of 351 passes for 2,597 yards with 16 TDs and 15 INTs for a 81.6 rating with three 300-yard passing days and two rating games. Completed 31 of 43 passes for 347 yards with two TDs for a rating at San Diego (10/30). QB TODD COLLINS In 39 career games (17 starts) with Buffalo ( 95-97) and KC ( 98-04) has completed 302 of 546 throws (55.3%) for 3,447 yards with 17 TDs and 19 INTs for a 70.4 rating. RUNNING BACKS RB LARRY JOHNSON Had 31 carries for 167 yards (5.4 avg.) with two TDs and two receptions for 17 yards at the N.Y. Giants (12/17). It was his eighth 100-yard rushing game of the season to tie RB Christian Okoye as the second-best seasonal tally in KC history. Needs one more to tie the team single-season record of nine (Priest Holmes in 2002). His 1,418 rushing yards are the fourth-highest seasonal total in KC history, needing 198 more yards to overtake Holmes (1,615 in 2002) for the Chiefs single-season record. His seven consecutive 100-yard games are the longest streak in team history, bypassing the previous mark of five set by Holmes in Has produced 278 carries for a team-high 1,418 yards (5.1 avg.) with 16 TDs and 27 receptions for 274 yards (10.1 avg.). His 1,019 rushing yards and 1,226 yards from scrimmage are the most in the NFL since November 1st while his 12 rushing TDs are tied for first in the NFL during that period. His 211 rushing yards at Houston (11/20) are the second-best singlegame total in the NFL this season. His 1,418 rushing yards are second in the AFC and fourth in the NFL. His 96 points are the second-highest total among non-kickers in the AFC. Needs four more points to become just the sixth player in team annals to post a 100-point season. Is fourth in the NFL with 1,692 yards from scrimmage. His 16 rushing TDs are third in the NFL and are the third-highest singleseason total in KC history. His eight 100-yard rushing games in 2005 are the third-most in the NFL. Named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for November when he recorded 116 carries for an NFL-high 569 yards (4.9 avg.) with five TDs and 14 receptions for 153 yards (10.9 avg.). The Chiefs are 8-3 when he has a 100-yard rushing game and are 7-2 when he scores two or more rushing TDs. Carried the ball six times for 55 yards (9.2 avg.) at San Diego (10/30/05). Had a career-high 115 receiving yards with a TD at San Diego (1/2/05). FB TONY RICHARDSON Has six carries for 20 yards and six receptions for 26 yards with a TD. His 1,586 career rushing yards rank 17th in team history. RB DEE BROWN Attended training camp with the club, but was released on September 3rd and rejoined the team on November 9th. Has played in six games. RB PRIEST HOLMES Was placed on injured reserve on November 9th. Rushed 119 times for 451 yards (3.8 avg.) with six TDs and caught 21 passes for 197 yards (9.4 avg.) with a TD before being sidelined. Is first in KC history with 5,933 rushing yards, 1,275 rush attempts, 8,293 career yards from scrimmage, 1,521 total touches from scrimmage, 76 career rushing TDs and 83 total TDs. WIDE RECEIVERS WR EDDIE KENNISON Has caught 59 passes for a team-high 932 yards with five TDs. Needs just 68 more yards to become only the second player in team history to record back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons. WR Carlos Carson accomplished the feat in Would join Charlie Joiner, Irving Fryar, Don Maynard and J.T. Smith as the fifth WR in NFL history to record his first consecutive 1,000-yard seasons in his ninth and 10th NFL seasons or later. His yard receiving games with KC are fourth in team history. His 64 catches of 20+ yards are tied with WR Derrrick Alexander for second in Kansas City history. Had seven receptions for 115 yards with a TD at San Diego (10/30/05). WR DANTE HALL Touched the ball seven times for 114 yards (16.3 avg.) at the N.Y. Giants (12/17). Returned five kickoffs for 107 yards (21.4 avg.). Has touched the ball 131 times for 2,074 yards (15.8 avg.) with four TDs. Has returned 62 kickoffs for 1,496 yards with a TD and 35 punts for 200 yards. Has also caught 28 passes for 373 yards with two TDs. Has 2,074 combined net yards in 2005 to join RB Marshall Faulk ( 98-01) as the only other player in NFL history to top the 2,000-yard barrier in four consecutive seasons. His 96-yard kickoff return vs. Philadelphia (10/2) was his sixth career kickoff return TD, tying RBs Ollie Matson, Gale Sayers, Travis Williams and Mel Gray for first in NFL history. Ranks first in KC history with 7,373 KO return yards and 305 KO returns. Is seventh in NFL history with 7,373 career kickoff return yards. Is first in KC history with six KOR TDs and 10 total special teams TDs. His 17 career TDs have come from an average of 75.0 yards, the secondlongest average distance in NFL history (minimum 10 TDs). His 10 career kick return TDs are third in NFL history. He needs three more to pass RB Eric Metcalf (12) for second. Has averaged a kick return (kickoff or punt) TD once every 8.0 games. Returned six kickoffs for 233 yards (38.8 avg.) with a 96-yard TD vs. San Diego (11/28/04). WR SAMIE PARKER Caught a career-high six passes for 87 yards at the N.Y. Giants (12/17). Has recorded 31 receptions for 459 yards (14.8 avg.) with two TDs. WR MARC BOERIGTER Has eight catches for 119 yards and three special teams tackles. Caught a 99-yard pass vs. San Diego (12/22/02), tying as the longest pass play in NFL history. WR CHRIS HORN Has 18 catches for 187 yards (10.4 avg.), three kickoff returns for 31 yards and 12 special teams tackles. Caught a career-high seven passes for 58 yards at San Diego (10/30/05). TIGHT ENDS TE TONY GONZALEZ Is the first tight end in NFL history to register eight consecutive seasons ( ) with 50+ receptions. Leads the team with 68 receptions for 788 yards (11.6 avg.) with two TDs. His 68 catches are tied for 10th in the AFC. Ranks first in Chiefs history with 638 catches and 7,693 receiving yards. Is just the second TE in NFL history to establish himself as his franchise s career leader in receptions, joining Cleveland s Ozzie Newsome (662). His 7,693 receiving yards rank fourth among TEs in NFL history, needing 226 to overtake Jackie Smith (7,918) for third. Is third in NFL history among TEs with 638 career catches, needing 25 more to bypass Newsome (662) for second. His 56 career TDs are the third-highest total by a TE in NFL history. Needs five more to pass Jerry Smith (60) for second. Has caught a pass in 82 consecutive games for the second-longest streak in team annals and can tie WR Stephone Paige (83 straight) for the longest streak with a catch vs. San Diego (12/24). Ranks fourth among TEs in NFL history with 15 career 100-yard receiving games. Needs five more to pass Shannon Sharpe (19) for third. His 15 career 100-yard receiving games rank third in team annals, needing four more to bypass WR Carlos Carson (18) for second. In 17 games (15 starts) against San Diego has caught 68 passes for 718 yards (10.6 avg.) with five TDs and two 100-yard days. Had seven receptions for 97 yards at San Diego (10/30/05). Caught a KC single-game record 14 passes for 144 yards at SD (1/2/05). TE JASON DUNN Has four catches for 51 yards in 14 games (one start). TE KRIS WILSON Has caught three passes for 33 yards and owns one rush for six yards.

6 OFFENSIVE LINE C CASEY WIEGMANN Owns 77 straight starts dating back to a game vs. the N.Y. Giants (9/23/01). G WILL SHIELDS Has played in 206 games, the second-highest total in Chiefs history behind K Nick Lowery (212). Started his 205th straight game at NYG (12/17), the third-longest streak in team history since the AFL-NFL merger. Is just the fourth player since the AFL-NFL merger to start 200 straight contests, joining OL Bruce Matthews (229), QB Brett Favre (219) and G Randall McDaniel (202). His streak of 206 consecutive games played is the longest in KC annals. Has started 205 consecutive games dating back to a game at Houston (9/12/93), the second-longest active streak in the NFL. His 205 starts are the most in team history. T WILLIE ROAF Has started eight games at LT and has been inactive for six games with a left hamstring injury. G BRIAN WATERS Has started 69 consecutive contests at left guard dating back to a contest vs. Seattle (11/25/01). T JORDAN BLACK Has played in 14 games, starting 10 contests, six at LT and four at RT. G JOHN WELBOURN Has played in 10 games on special teams and eight contests at RT, including seven starts. T KEVIN SAMPSON Has played in four games with one start at RT. T CHRIS BOBER Has played in 14 games and has started two contests at RT. DEFENSIVE LINE DE ERIC HICKS Tallied six tackles (five solo), a sack (-3.0 yards) and strip of Eli Manning and three QB pressures at the N.Y. Giants (12/17). Has recorded 67 tackles (46 solo), 4.0 sacks (-35.0 yards), 31 QB pressures, two forced fumbles and two passes defensed. Ranks fifth in team history with 44.5 career sacks and needs 7.0 more to pass DE Mike Bell (51.0) for fourth. Has 9.5 career sacks against San Diego, his top total against any team. DE JARED ALLEN Amassed six tackles and three QB pressures at the N.Y. Giants (12/17). Has 67 tackles (42 solo), 10.0 sacks (-57.0 yards), a team-high 51 QB pressures, five passes defensed, two FRs and seven forced fumbles. His seven forced fumbles are the second-highest seasonal total in Chiefs history, trailing LB Derrick Thomas (8). His 10.0 sacks are tied for sixth in the AFC and eighth in the NFL and are the most by a KC player since DE Eric Hicks had 14.0 in Became the first Chiefs player since LB Derrick Thomas at Atlanta (9/18/94) to register two FRs, two FFs and at least 1.0 sack in a game when he had 3.0 sacks, two FRs and two FFs vs. Washington (10/16) to earn AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors. His 19.0 sacks in his first two NFL seasons are the second-highest total in Chiefs history for players in their first two seasons with the club, trailing LB Derrick Thomas (30.0 in 89-90). DT LIONAL DALTON Recorded five tackles and one QB pressures at the N.Y. Giants (12/17). Has 43 tackles (20 solo), a sack (-7.0 yards) and 16 QB pressures. DT JOHN BROWNING Has produced 48 tackles (37 solo), 2.0 sacks (-14.0 yards), a FF, two passes defensed and 24 pressures. Also has a blocked field goal. DT RYAN SIMS Has eight tackles (seven solo) and eight QB pressures. Has played in four games (three starts) and has been inactive for 10 games with a right foot injury. DE JIMMY WILKERSON Has 28 tackles (17 solo), 22 QB pressures, three PDs and a FR. DE CARLOS HALL Has 18 tackles, a sack (-1.0 yard), 14 QB pressures, four passes defensed, a fumble recovery and two FFs. DT JUNIOR SIAVII Has 13 tackles (six solo), three QB pressures and a fumble recovery. LINEBACKERS LB KENDRELL BELL Has amassed 58 tackles (40 solo), 1.5 sacks (-3.0 yards), eight QB pressures and a forced fumble. LB KAWIKA MITCHELL Produced 12 tackles (11 solo), two QB pressures and a PD at the N.Y. Giants (12/17). Has produced a team-high 121 tackles (89 solo), 4.0 stops for loss, 2.0 sacks (-14.0 yards), 11 QB pressures, 13 PDs, an INT and a FR. Recorded 10 tackles at San Diego (1/2/05) and at San Diego (10/30/05). LB DERRICK JOHNSON Totaled eight tackles (six solo) and one PD at the N.Y. Giants (12/17). Has registered 99 tackles (76 solo), 2.0 sacks (-14.0 yards), 10 QB pressures, nine PDs, one FR, two FFs and four special teams stops. His 99 stops are the fifth-most by a rookie in Chiefs history. Became the first Chiefs rookie linebacker to start on Opening Day since Percy Snow vs. Minnesota (9/9/90). Had nine tackles at San Diego (10/30/05). LB SHAWN BARBER Spent the first 10 games on the Physically-Unable-to-Perform List with a left knee injury and was activated on November 25th. Has played in three games on special teams. LB RICH SCANLON Is first on the team with 25 special teams tackles. Named the NFLEL Defensive Most Valuable Player in LB BOOMER GRIGSBY Has played in 14 games on special teams and four games on defense. Has 16 special teams tackles. LB GARY STILLS Is second on the club with 24 special teams stops. Is tied with LB Greg Manusky (147) for the most special teams tackles in Chiefs history. DEFENSIVE BACKS CB PATRICK SURTAIN Has recorded 54 tackles (42 solo), two interceptions (53 yards), eight passes defensed and a fumble recovery. Dating back to 2000, his 27 interceptions are tied as the fifth-highest total in the NFL during that time period. Had eight tackles and a sack vs. San Diego (11/24/02) while with Miami. SS SAMMY KNIGHT Has 102 tackles (68 solo), 2.0 sacks (-15.0 yards), an interception, 10 PDs, four QB pressures, two FFs and a fumble recovery with a TD. Dating back to the 97 campaign, only S Darren Sharper (49) has recorded more takeaways (48 36 INTs, 12 FRs) than Knight. His 36 interceptions since 97 are tied for the second-highest total in the NFL during that time, trailing only Sharper (44). FS GREG WESLEY Has totaled 90 tackles (54 solo), a team-high six INTs (106 yards), a QB pressure, three PDs and a FF. His six INTs are tied for fifth in the NFL and needs one more INT to post the most by a Chiefs player since CB James Hasty had seven in 99. Amassed 12 tackles, an INT and a forced fumble at San Diego (1/2/05). CB ERIC WARFIELD Has 57 tackles (49 solo), four PDs, an INT with a TD and two FRs. CB DEXTER McCLEON Has 24 tackles (21 solo), two INTs and four passes defensed. S JEROME WOODS Has been inactive the last seven games with a hamstring strain. Has tallied three tackles and three special teams stops. His 720 career tackles rank seventh in Chiefs history, needing nine more to bypass LB Derrick Thomas (728) for sixth. S WILLIAM BARTEE Has three tackles with one tackle for loss and three special teams stops. S BENNY SAPP Has recorded 39 tackles (25 solo), 1.5 sacks (-9.0 yards), three QB pressures, a FF, four passes defensed and five special teams stops. CB DEWAYNE WASHINGTON Has registered 10 tackles (six solo), four PDs, nine special teams stops and two forced fumbles on special teams. SPECIALISTS K LAWRENCE TYNES Converted a 19-yard FG and two PATs for five points at NYG (12/17). Has converted 24 of 29 FGs and 38 PATs for a team-high 110 points. Those 110 points are tied for second in the AFC and fourth in the NFL. His two 50+ yard FGs in 2005 are tied for the third-highest seasonal mark in Chiefs history. Was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week at Miami (10/21) after connecting on FGs of 51 and 52 yards. P DUSTIN COLQUITT Booted five punts for 192 yards (38.4 gross, 39.2 net) with a career-high four inside the 20 at the N.Y. Giants (12/17). Has punted 58 times for 2,312 yards (39.9 gross, 35.3 net), landing 26 inside the 20 and five touchbacks. Has two special teams tackles. Has seven punts of 50+ yards on the season. TE ED PERRY Long-snapper joined the club as a free agent on November 23rd.

7 THE LAST GAME Giants 27, Chiefs 17 December 17, 2005 Giants Stadium 78,625 KANSAS CITY N.Y. GIANTS The Chiefs fell to the New York Giants by a count at Giants Stadium. The contest featured a head-to-head rushing duel as RB Tiki Barber set a Giants single-game rushing record with 220 yards and a pair of rushing scores while Chiefs RB Larry Johnson managed 167 yards and TDs in a losing effort. Early on the game had all the makings of a defensive struggle. After a scoreless first quarter, the Chiefs defense forced a QB Eli Manning fumble, allowing KC to crack the scoreboard first with an 18-play drive that took 8:10 off the clock. The Chiefs settled for a K Lawrence Tynes 19-yard field goal after the Giants stuffed three KC rushing attempts from inside the three-yard line. The lead did not last long as Barber and the Giants bounced back. The All-Pro runner touched the ball five times on the eightplay drive as the Giants marched down the field. He capped the drive with an impressive 41-yard TD run, breaking several would-be tackles in the process as the Giants took a 7-3 lead. New York would add a 41-yard field goal in waning moments of the first half for a 10-3 lead at intermission. After trailing 10-3 at halftime, Kansas City quickly tied the score at on the opening possession of the second half. On the first play from scrimmage QB Trent Green found WR Samie Parker open over the middle for a 18-yard gain and then went back to his second-year receiver on the next snap, this time drawing an illegal contact penalty. Johnson capped the drive with four straight carries, including a 14-yard TD trot around the right end to knot the score. KC s defense thwarted a New York scoring drive on the next possession as CB Dexter McCleon picked off Manning. However, the Chiefs could not convert the takeaway into points, placing the ball back in Barber s hands. As he did all evening, he dented the Chiefs run defense, this time with a 55-yard carry to set up K Jay Feely s second field goal of the game. Minutes later Manning found WR Amani Toomer for a 31- yard touchdown strike. The score gave the Giants a lead early in the fourth quarter. However, the Chiefs offense would respond. Johnson carried the ball six times on KC s ensuing drive, but the big play was a defensive pass interference penalty that moved the ball down to the Giants one-yard line. Johnson finished the drive with a one-yard dive to cut the N.Y. Giants lead to with 8:29 remaining. Once again, Barber had an answer, this time putting a final dagger into the Chiefs with a 20-yard TD run to push the Giants advantage back to with 2:48 left to play. KC s final drive was halted when WR Eddie Kennison was stripped of the ball while trying to gain extra yardage, giving the ball back to the Giants who were able to run out the clock. GAME NOTES The Chiefs defense allowed an individual 100-yard rusher for the first time in 20 games, a mark which had stood as the longest active streak in the NFL. RB Larry Johnson registered his seventh straight 100-yard rushing game, extending the longest streak in Chiefs history. It was also his ninth career game with two or more rushing TDs. WR Dante Hall topped the 2,000-yard mark in combined net yards for the fourth consecutive year, joining St. Louis RB Marshall Faulk ( 98-01) as the only other player in NFL history to reach that 2,000-yard plateau in four straight seasons. CHIEFS Tynes, 19-yard field goal (14-81, 8:10). GIANTS Barber, 41-yard run (Feely kick) (8-67, 3:49). GIANTS Feely, 41-yard field goal (6-32, 1:11). CHIEFS L. Johnson, 14-yard run (Tynes kick) (5-59, 2:59). GIANTS Feely, 35-yard field goal (7-75, 3:08). GIANTS Toomer, 31-yard pass from Manning (Feely kick) (4-71, 1:53). CHIEFS L. Johnson 1-yard run (Tynes kick) (8-69, 4:23). GIANTS Barber 20-yard run (Feely kick) (10-66, 5:41). Team Statistics Giants Chiefs First Downs Total Net Yards Rushes/Net Yards /223 34/188 Net Passing Pass Attempts/Completions /17 28/15 Had Intercepted Times Sacked/Yards / /2.0 Punts/Average /39.0 5/38.4 Penalties/Yards /70 9/75 Fumbles/Lost /2 1/1 Possession Time :56 30:04 RUSHING CHIEFS L. Johnson , 2 TDs; Green 2-21; Richardson 1-0. GIANTS Barber , 2 TDs; Ward 2-8; Carter 1-(-2); Manning 2-(-3). RECEIVING CHIEFS Parker 6-87; Gonzalez 4-51; Kennison 3-21; L. Johnson GIANTS Toomer 5-69, TD; Barber 5-29; Shockey 3-33; Burress 2-34; Carter 1-16; Ward 1-5. PASSING CHIEFS GIANTS Green , 0 TDs, 1 INT. Manning , 1 TD, 1 INT. INTERCEPTIONS CHIEFS McCleon 1-0. GIANTS Butler SACKS CHIEFS Hicks 1.0. GIANTS Allen 1.0. FIELD GOALS CHIEFS Tynes (19). GIANTS Feely (41) (35).