GRADING THE CHIEFS
The Kansas City Star
Rushing offense
Grade: A
Larry Johnson took advantage of a quick but undersized defense.
Passing offense
Grade: A-
Damon Huard continues to throw the ball better than Trent Green ever did.
Rushing defense
Grade: B-
The Chiefs never were able to completely pin down running back Steven Jackson but did take the ball from him once.
Passing defense
Grade: C
Coverage was leaky and pressure was spotty, but Jared Allen had a couple of big sacks.
Special teams
Grade: A-
The Chiefs came up with a turnover, and Dustin Colquitt dropped three punts inside the 20.
Coaching
Grade: B
When the Chiefs had the ball, they used any of several mismatches to their advantage.
