[Kansas City.com] Dexter McCluster returned a punt 94 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter of his first game with the Chiefs. It was the longest in Chiefs history, beating by 1 yard Dante Hall’s electrifying touchdown return in 2003 against Denver at Arrowhead Stadium.
McCluster was listed as doubtful to play Saturday and questionable on Sunday because of an unspecified illness.
Was an awesome game last night! I know it’s still early but the Chiefs looked solid in all 3 phases of the game… Very impressive win against a pretty good team. A team that some of predicted to go to the Super Bowl this year!
Comment by chiefcountry — September 14, 2010 @ 8:02 am
MAN WHAT A GAME, I CAN’T EVEN TALK TODAY CAUSE I WAS HOLLERING SO LOUD LASTNITE. WHAT A WAY TO START THE SEASON WITH A WIN AGAINST THE AFC WEST CHAMPIONS AND TO DO IT ON MONDAY NITE IN FRONT OF THE ENTIRE COUNTRY.McCLUSTER WAS AWSOME. I WASN’T AT THE GAME BUT DAMN WASN’T ARROWHEAD ROCKING LAST NITE?
Comment by TMAN — September 14, 2010 @ 8:42 am
I agree TMAN! Wasn’t there either but you could just feel the energy coming out of that stadium! Talked to a few of my friends that went to the game and they said it hasn’t been that loud in a very long time! They said the atmosphere there was electric! I haven’t been this excited about Chiefs football in quite awhile! Just hope it’s not short lived!!!!
Comment by chiefcountry — September 14, 2010 @ 11:43 am
Special teams were outstanding! Punt coverage shutting down Sproles was superb!!! Defense was awesome, DJ looked like Patrick Willis at times. Defensive line was much better. Berry looked a little tenative but he had to be a little nervous, I’m not worried! I know it was raining and we had a big lead but we have to be more innovative on offense. Short passes to set up the runs would be nice. Arrowhead looked and sounded great. Oh yea, it’s nice having playmakers! McCluster, Arenas, Charles!!!
Comment by DC Chief — September 14, 2010 @ 2:22 pm
Great win!! I’d like to see more Charles and less Thomas (2:1). D-line looked much better. DJ played well. Berry blew the TD pass, but he is a rookie and I hope he learned from it. We’re gonna have to pass some to get the running game going. We need more yards on 1st down. We need to convert on 3rd down. We’re in first and we’ve won our last two games against division opponents!!!
Comment by Jeff in VA — September 14, 2010 @ 4:29 pm
offense still needs alot of work…Cassel still looks like a mediocre QB2.
Comment by Gonzo Left My Momma! — September 14, 2010 @ 6:24 pm
Gonzo… Cassel wasn’t asked to do a lot. Also, it was pouring down rain. Many NFL QB’s would have looked terrible in those conditions. He will bounce back next week against the browns. I also would love to see more Charles and less Jones (Not just because I have Charles on my Fantasy team).
Comment by HuskerMagic — September 14, 2010 @ 6:51 pm
That’s exactly what I was going to say too HuskerMagic. I also agree with Jeff in Va- Less Jones more Charles. CHIEFS!!!
Comment by Chief Tom — September 14, 2010 @ 9:04 pm
p.s.- I loved watching the raiders get obliterated the other day after some people were talking about them possibly being a playoff team.
Comment by Chief Tom — September 14, 2010 @ 9:06 pm
I understand that everyone wants more Charles but it is not the accurate approach. Jones is the perfect back to pound on the opponents defense on 1st and 2nd downs,and it makes Charles more dynamic when he comes in. Also, Charles has a much smaller frame and is not built for 25+ carries a game like Jones!
Comment by DC Chief — September 15, 2010 @ 12:12 am
DC Chief, I agree that Charles is not a 25 carry a week back, but he needs more then 10 carries a week. He only touched the ball 11 times on Monday night. I think 15 carries and 2-3 receptions a week would make his numbers close to what RB. Chris Johnson puts up in Tennessee.
Comment by HuskerMagic — September 15, 2010 @ 6:38 am
I think–20 touches for Charles, 10 touches for Jones and 10 touches for McCluster. Its a long season and we want Charles there at the end.
Comment by Jeff in VA — September 15, 2010 @ 4:08 pm