Quarterback
C
After his bad start, Rivers rallied, but didn't rally enough.
Running back
B
LT catches one TD pass and throws one. But, with that blocking, will he ever see 100 yards rushing again?
Receiver
B
Gates grabs nine. The pass catchers were fine.
Offensive line
D -
Too soft on the pass. Couldn't run-block. Rookie McNeill worked pretty good by Chiefs' Allen early on.
Defensive line
D
Probably its worst start in some time.
Linebacker
D -
Definitely their worst start in some time. Too many missed tackles by everyone, not just LBs. Now Phillips is lost.
Secondary
F+
The next time LBs and DBs see Tony Gonzalez, it will be on film.
Special teams
F+
Missed field goal in a three-point game. And what's with not being able to get out of the way of bouncing punts?
Coaching
F
This team, far better physically than K.C., had to do just a few things well to win. Couldn't.
Next opportunity (St. Louis)
B
There has to be a team in Missouri the Chargers can beat, no? Is UM next?
BY THE NUMBERS
2
TD passes thrown by Philip Rivers in three straight games.
3
Straight seasons in which Lawrence Tynes has missed one PAT attempt against the Chargers. He has missed only one against the rest of the league.
50
Yards gained by Eric Parker on a punt return, the longest of his career.
55
Seconds the Chiefs needed on their first two scoring drives, covering 11 and 32 yards.
101
Difference in rushing yards by Larry Johnson yesterday and his average for his past two games (132-31).
– JAY POSNER
