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about 12 hours ago: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Andy Studebaker (96) and linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) during overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won the game 27-24. Roethlisberger was injured on the play. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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When the news on Kansas City Chiefs LB Mike Vrabel came down that he wouldn't play today, and other hints that he might be out for several more weeks began to seep out, I'll admit it -- I really thought this defense was toast.  I know how much the players, especially the linebackers, respect and lean on him for support and guidance. 

Remember, it's a pretty young unit so a guy like Vrabel is a huge tool for those guys.

However....a funny thing happened today.  Vrabel's replacement turned out to be pretty good.  He's from a D-III school and has been nicknamed "Venice Beach" by the head coach for his, um, body (and his tendency to take his shirt off).

In fact, Studebaker made what I would argue was the biggest defensive play, heck biggest play period, in the second half today.

After the jump, more on Studebaker's two interceptions, why Derrick Johnson will razz him and why Studebaker not scoring made Todd Haley cringe (in a good way).

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about 13 hours ago: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace (17) and Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Brandon Flowers (24) battle over a pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. Flowers was able to knock the ball away from Wallace and recover a fumble on the play. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

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about 12 hours ago: Kansas City Chiefs kicker Ryan Succop (6) celebrates a game-winning field goal during overtime of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Steelers 27-24. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

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Kansas City Chiefs head coach walked to the podium for his post-game press conference following a 27-24 overtime victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on a much lighter note.  His team had just beaten arguably the greatest NFL franchise in history.  The same team his father worked for, the same team he has said he admires and the same team owner Clark Hunt said he wants to emulate.

Before Haley began to speak, he breathed a heavy sigh of relief into the microphone, took a quick glance in the direction of Jason Whitlock of the Kansas City Star, and talked about his team's third victory of the season.

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about 13 hours ago: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin talks with NFL side judge Jeff Lamberth during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

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"You see coach, if you lose this game, you're automatically disqualified from the playoffs."

Have at it Chiefs fans. Today is a good day.

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about 13 hours ago: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger passes under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Ron Edwards (95) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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"The fans are on their feet here at Arrowhead." -CBS commentator in the fourth quarter

Live this one up Kansas City Chiefs fans! The Chiefs beat the Steelers in over time!

This is easily the Chiefs best win since the 2006 season.

I'm jumping up and down! CHIEFS! CHIEFS! CHIEFS!

Here are some quick post game thoughts I've been putting together:

The Good

• Hello Andy Studebaker! The former sixth round pick had two picks of his own against the Steelers. The second one went for 94-yards and a near touchdown.
  
• Jamaal Charles, while not putting up huge numbers, is such a clear advantage over Larry Johnson's lazy style of running. Charles rushed for 
• Speaking of Jamaal Charles, he topped the play of his career last week with a kickoff return for a TD to open the game. Even if Charles is only able to add plays like that a few times a year, those plays can win games for the Chiefs. Again, a huge advantage over Larry Johnson.
• Thank you for Chris Chambers. He'll be invaluable as Dwayne Bowe sits. Too bad he hurt what appeared to be his shoulder on his big catch on the Chiefs' tying drive.
  
• Improved play calling against the Steelers. Even a few plays that nobody expects goes a long way. 
• In the fourth quarter, Mike Brown holding on to Ben Roethlisberger's jersey on third down while the rest of the Chiefs' D jumped on the QB was huge. It may have been the play of the game.
• Derrick Johnson's fourth quarter sack was amazing!
• Jovan Belcher made a HUGE play on over time when he stopped Rashad Mendenhall on the outside for a three-yard loss.

The Bad

• The Chiefs almost sacked Ben Roethlisberger that it was frustrating. The Pittsburgh QB almost magically escaped the Chiefs' pass rush at least a half dozen times. Even one sack could have made the difference between a punt and a score.
  

The Ugly

• The Chiefs pass protection, as usual. The Chiefs gave up 5 sacks to the Steelers.
  

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about 13 hours ago: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes (10) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Brandon Flowers (24) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. Holmes gained 4 yards on the pass play. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

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I'm in a daze. We're in overtime against the Steelers.

The Chiefs' pass rush decided to show up big time in the second half.

LET'S GO CHIEFS!!!