Chiefs Dominate Denver in December

by Joel Thorman on Dec 1, 2009 1:16 PM CST in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

When the Kansas City Chiefs meet the Denver Broncos this weekend, it will be the 99th meeting between the two sides. The last two decades, the Chiefs have clearly had the Arrowhead advantage.

Since 1995, the Broncos have won in Arrowhead on just three occasions. One of them was an overtime victory while the other two were Bronco blowouts.

The Chiefs own more victories over the Broncos than any other team except the Raiders. In 98 meetings, the Chiefs have 53 games (clearly demonstrating that they're the superior franchise...except for those, uh, Super Bowl wins).

History says one of the keys to a Chiefs victory is a solid rushing attack. We all know that Jamaal Charles surpassed Larry Johnson in total rushing yards (in over 50 less carries) for the Chiefs this season.

The Chiefs last four wins have come from days when LJ rushed for 151, 140 and 157 yards. The fourth win came when the team rushed for over 200 yards total.

Another key in the past has been holding Denver under 21 points. Dating back to 1995, the Chiefs are 7-0 at Arrowhead against Denver when they do that and 56-11 overall.

The Chiefs, overall, are very good in December. Dating back to 1995, the Chiefs are 21-6 at home in December.

Going even further back in the archives, only one Denver QB making his first start at Arrowhead has won in the last two-plus decades (Cutler).

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We got this guys we got this

by tomahawk44 on Dec 1, 2009 1:23 PM CST reply actions

hope your right!

Things I have learned from Arrowhead Pride...
1.) A turtle can win a WR spot in preseason
2.) Everybody loves Kool-Aid
3.) Ochocinco is now not the only player to be referred to by his # (2.7)
4.) Its okay to cry because Vermeil does
5.) You (still) play to win the game
And no matter what CHIEF fans are the greatest!

by GanjaChief on Dec 1, 2009 1:24 PM CST up reply actions

I really hope this didn't just put a jinx on the game this weekend.

by RA_ChiefsFan on Dec 1, 2009 1:25 PM CST reply actions

Do I smell a 3 game tear?

Nope, just Ganja’s avatar. Uh, wait… yup, that’s a 3fer not reefer(I apologize, I had to).

by Egomaniac on Dec 1, 2009 1:41 PM CST reply actions

Please...

Let the trend of dominance continue. It’s bad enough that the Chargers kicked our asses twice already. Please God, don’t let it happen with the Donkeys. I’m begging you…

by Scott B. on Dec 1, 2009 1:52 PM CST reply actions

I really hope we win. The last game I went to was last year against the Bucs and it was a heartbreaker.

by ace328 on Dec 1, 2009 2:00 PM CST reply actions

I hate to break it to everyone, but..

Denver just beat the Giants by.. (wait for it, wait for it…) Throwing Down The Middle! What are the chances they will try the same thing on us?

by BarryS on Dec 1, 2009 2:27 PM CST reply actions

Probably slim to none

KC's D is pretty stiff over the middle

If you only knew...

by IISaiNtII on Dec 1, 2009 2:47 PM CST up reply actions

Besides

the Giants are overrated.

For justice we must go to Don Pioli

by Sudden on Dec 1, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions

They couldn't beat us if they tried...

umm… nevermind. =)

by NJ Chiefs Fan on Dec 1, 2009 3:00 PM CST up reply actions

guys

nice post by joel and its right but there is one good thing about larry johnson he a broncos killer i am so glad i will not see him sunday

okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule

by j-man on Dec 1, 2009 3:12 PM CST reply actions