Chiefs Avoid Many All-Time Worsts
by Joel Thorman on Dec 27, 2008 11:49 AM CST
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We're back and ready to get back to our normal posting routines. Thanks for being patient over the holidays and we hope you had a great Christmas! -Chris and Primetime
If you'll remember, Chris had a post around Thanksgiving detailing the records (both franchise and NFL) the Chiefs were on pace to break. I went back and took a look at that and, surprisingly enough, things are looking much better now than they were in Thanksgiving.
We appeared to be hovering around several records - not the good kind though, but records for the Chiefs futility.
I'm not sure if this is a compliment or what but the Chiefs, at this point compared to week 10, appear to be less bad. Are we headed in the right direction? Are things improving? I don't know. But I do know the 2008 version of the Chiefs won't break all the franchise records for their futility. Check it out below.
Fewest number of points in a season
Record: 238 (1979)
Current: 285 points
The Tyler Thigpen era pushed this one out of reach. While the 1st version of the 2008 Chiefs appeared a lock to challenge this record, the 2nd version has been able to regularly put up 20+ points in a game.
Most consecutive road games lost in a season
Record: 8 games (1978-79 and 1985-6)
Current: 1 game
If it weren't for Oakland, we'd be staring this record down right now.
Fewest rushing attempts in a season
Record: 383 (2000)
Current: 364
The Chiefs are 29th in the NFL in rushing attempts this season. Interestingly enough, the Colts, Lions and Cardinals round out the bottom of the barrel in this category. It's surprising that 2 of the 4 bottom teams in rushing attempts will be in the playoffs. I guess running the ball isn't the key to victory.
Most rushing touchdowns given up in a season (NFL record)
Record: 31 (1980, 1986, although 36 is the top record by Oakland in 1960)
Current: 24
The Chiefs are 2nd to last in the NFL in rushing touchdowns given up. The Lions hold the lead with 30.
Most yards allowed in a season (NFL record)
Record: 6,793 (1981)
Current: 5,963 yards
Following the trend, the Lions are right behind the Chiefs giving up an average of 399.1 yards per game compared to the Chiefs 397.5.
Fewest sacks in a season (NFL record)
Record: 13 sacks (1982)
Current: 9 sacks
Unless you all can see something I can't, the Chiefs will smash this record on Sunday.
Most rushing yards in a season (NFL record)
Record: 3,228 (1978)
Current: 2,339
Not even close. Six weeks ago, I really thought we would make a run at this record. However, our defense did improve (or get less bad) in this category.
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That's how I describe the 2nd half of the season version of the Chiefs
“Less Bad” Fitting, isn’t it?
We really are a bad team. WOW
The two teams making the playoffs with low rushing attempts probably won’t get out of the first round. Look ow well the Cardinals are doing in the winter months.
Indecision is the key to flexibility
The Colts could
The Colts have won like 8 in a row.
by Joel Thorman on Dec 27, 2008 12:26 PM CST up reply actions
Peyton Manning has really played exceptional during that span
He looks like the MVP. Without someone playing the QB position at such a high level, no way one such a poor rushing team does well in the playoffs. I think this team is missing Jake Scott a little?
They have a pretty good defense this year.
Overall they are 11th in the league. If our defense was that high we would win our division this year.
Indecision is the key to flexibility
The Colts are going to be a tough out
I would like to see a rematch of the Colts/Chargers in San Diego. For some reason that match up has been crazy the last couple of years. And I completely hate the Broncos.
I was watching interviews of Charger players
I didn’t realize how much Cutler is hated. Wilhelm was calling him a punk and they really dispise the guy. The Chargers are fired up and coming into their matchup sound like the team leading the division. Should be a good game.
Indecision is the key to flexibility
That should tell us something
about how important it is for your QB and team leader to be a part of OTA’s and the Preaseason. Peyton looked very rough for the first quarter of the season… timing was off with receivers, throws weren’t as pretty, overall not the same Peyton.
I sometimes wonder how much better (if at all) Thiglet would be if he were the projected starter all offseason. Of course there was no reason for us to give him that spot at the time. I guess we’ll see what happens after this season when he’s the defacto #1 heading towards next year.
by Ochophosphate on Dec 27, 2008 1:17 PM CST up reply actions
So true
Peyton is the kind of QB that is all about preparation and timing. (not to say that wouldn’t help any QB), but it really set him back for awhile. I don’t think the Colts would be the same team without him and it says a lot what the Pats have done without Brady.
Yeah but the spread still wouldn't have been the offense this year.
Indecision is the key to flexibility
true
but maybe he wouldn’t have blown so many goats running our original O.
by Ochophosphate on Dec 27, 2008 10:24 PM CST up reply actions
Cards
at least will have a home game for round 1. But the wild card teams in the NFC are going to be pretty solid. I think they will at least contend while on their home turf. If they win in round 1, they should get obliterated when they have to head out of town for round 2.
by Ochophosphate on Dec 27, 2008 1:19 PM CST up reply actions
True
but look at the oppostions record that they have faced. Never mind they actually beat Chi, NE, and Pit. Good wins.
Indecision is the key to flexibility
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