Remember Week 17 of the Chiefs 2006-07 Season?
Week 17 and all the various playoff scenarios will always remind me of the Kansas City Chiefs 2006-2007 season. You remember that, don't you?
It was New Years Eve and the Chiefs were sitting on an 8-7 record about to face the 8-7 Jaguars. The Chiefs playoff scenario was definitely a long shot. They needed:
- Chiefs win
- Cincinnati loss
- Tennessee loss
- Denver loss
What happened on that day? Make the jump and I'll remind you.
Chiefs 35 Jaguars 30
The Chiefs jumped out to a 35-17 lead in the fourth quarter thinking the game was over. QB David Garrard was injured and Quinn Gray was relieving him.
The Jaguars jumped back into the game with a couple of touchdowns to bring it within five with two minutes left but the Chiefs held on.
Larry Johnson had three touchdowns and over 100 yards. The Jags' Matt Jones had over 100 yards as well.
This one was a nail-biter and kept us on the edge of our seats.
Needed a Steelers win, Pittsburgh tied the game with 1:44 left in the game to send it to overtime.
In overtime, Ben Roethlisberger hit Santonio Holmes for a 67 yard touchdown pass to end the game.
Thrilling game and nerve wracking if you needed the Steelers to win.
The Patriots (11-4) were definitely better than the Titans (8-7) at the time. But the Pats had already clinched a playoff spot so there was some concern among Chiefs fans that they would rest their starters letting Tennessee win and knock the Chiefs out.
Luckily for us, Tom Brady and Co. came through with 17 point victory.
The granddaddy of 'em all that day. The Broncos were 9-6 and the 49ers were 6-9. This was an afternoon game (in Denver) so we had to wait to see what happened whether the Chiefs would get in.
The Broncos got up 13-0 early in the game causing me to worry quite a bit because the 49ers weren't the best offensive team.
Each side had an interception return for a touchdown in this game.
The 49ers came back, taking a seven point lead. The Broncos tied it up with less than five minutes in the game to send it to overtime.
I still remember the situation. The 49ers had the ball on the Broncos 39 yard line on 3rd and 8 and out of field goal range. Alex Smith hit an open receiver for a first down and got them in field goal position. Joe Nedney kicked the winning 36 yard field goal with two minutes left in overtime.
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Check out Chris' post back on 12/31/06 titled: "THE CHIEFS ARE IN THE PLAYOFFS!!!" It's pretty good.
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Best New Years Eve Ever!
I watched the Chiefs game and the beggining of the Broncos/49ers game. When the 49ers built an early hole, I turned off the game but just as I was leaving the house I remember turning off the TV with OT starting. That was freaking awesome.
The the Colts game (Worst playcalling ever) happened and we haven’t been the same since.
I wonder if that one-and-done playoff run was the worst thing that happened to the team
Johnnie Morton: The Man. The Myth. The Legend.
by craig in calgary on Jan 3, 2010 10:27 AM CST reply actions
I still remember like it was yesterday
I watched all those games that day, not missing a second, but still doubting as the final scores were revealed after the early games. I was happy enough we were ending the season with a win, heh.
I’ll never forget how I felt as he made that kick. I remember someone saying “the spirit of Lamar Hunt moved that ball through the uprights” LoL! I don’t believe in that sort of stuff normally, but I sure as hell did that day.
I haven’t been that happy about football since that day, unfortunately. These are the days that carry you.
In wondrous beauty, once again, shall the golden tables stand mid the grass, which the gods had owned in the days of old.
by Chiefs_Ragnarok on Jan 3, 2010 10:30 AM CST reply actions
Off Topic...
Am I wrong, or is this only the 2nd afternoon game of the season?
"Readin's don't never not dun nuthin' for not nobody!" ---Early Cuyler
Thats like our Primetime
…and I think you are right
Johnnie Morton: The Man. The Myth. The Legend.
by craig in calgary on Jan 3, 2010 10:41 AM CST up reply actions
Great Birthday
that was a great birthday present that year thats what i want and got
by jrodwoody on Jan 3, 2010 11:09 AM CST via mobile reply actions
This was the last chiefs game my dad saw that we won. He died a few months later. Great game though. After nedney made that kick, I looked at him and yelled’we made the playoffs.’ Those were some long odds for us to make the playoffs anyway. Four games in one week! I cant wait to make the playoffs again.
by motrepip on Jan 3, 2010 11:12 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Heh, remember herm said ‘we didnt back into this deal’ or somethig like that. I thought his whole rant after that win would have made a great beer commercial
by motrepip on Jan 3, 2010 11:18 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
parlay
I remember if you would have bet a $10 parlay on the above happening in Vegas it would have paid over $70,000. To my knowledge, nobody actually placed that bet.
Great Day,
I had a Roethlisberger jersey laid out, praying they would beat Cincy! I figured the Chiefs win was a shoo-in, so I was mostly focusing on other games. When San Fran beat Denver that night, the party began
It won me alot of money!
In my pool at work I picked that scenario. That week I was perfect in my picks and won the week($100). That also put me in second place for the season($145)! Great day!
"The quickest way to a man's heart is with my fist"- Chuck Norris
by mooseface79 on Jan 3, 2010 1:46 PM CST via mobile reply actions

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