2007 Kansas City Chiefs season The 2007 Kansas City Chiefs season began with the team looking to improve on their 9 - 7 record in 2006 and attempting to secure the franchise ' s first back - to - back playoff berth since 1995 . The season ended with a nine game losing streak , the team ' s first since 1987 and a 4 - 12 record . It was the Chiefs ' first season with twelve losses since 1978 . Considered a year of transition , the 2007 season marked the Chiefs ' forty - fifth season in Kansas City , Missouri , and final before renovations began at Arrowhead Stadium . Quarterback Trent Green , leaving the door open for second - year quarterback Brodie Croyle or back - up quarterback Damon Huard to win the starting job . Huard was named starting quarterback on August 25 for the team ' s first game of the season , but Croyle replaced him after Huard was injured in the game against Denver in Week 10 . Five different running backs were used after Larry Johnson was injured in Week 9 against Green Bay . The team also had no stability at quarterback with Croyle and Huard , who both nursed injuries throughout the season , while their offensive line depleted following the retirement of their former Pro Bowl guard Will Shields . To honor their late team owner and founder Lamar Hunt , the Chiefs wore a special American Football League patch on their uniforms with the initials " LH " emblazoned inside the logo ' s football . Schedule . The Chiefs ' 2007 schedule was announced on April 11 , 2007 . The Chiefs ' December 30 game against the Jets was originally scheduled to air on " NBC Sunday Night Football " , but the game was moved to CBS in favor of a Titans - Colts matchup with playoff implications . Offseason . The Chiefs ' off - season began with turmoil over the contract of Tony Gonzalez , and the long - term status of Trent Green in Kansas City . New quarterback . For the first time in almost 20 years the Chiefs entered training camp with some doubt about their starting quarterback . Reserve quarterback Damon Huard was signed to a three - year contract in February and Trent Green was not only asked to restructure his contract , but also offered in trades to other teams . Quarterback Brodie Croyle , who was drafted in 2006 , was in contention with Huard to succeed Green throughout the offseason . The Chiefs had said that Green would be welcome to return and compete for the job as well if he wasn ’ t traded , but Green refused . After the draft had passed , Trent Green was still listed on the Chiefs ' roster , but Green ' s agent stated that Green would not return to the Chiefs for the 2007 season . On June 5 , the Chiefs traded Green to the Miami Dolphins . On August 25 , Damon Huard was named the starting quarterback for the season opener against the Houston Texans . Croyle was chosen to be the starter months later on November 12 . Running back drama . As rumors spread concerning the Chiefs ' quarterback situation , more emerged concerning their starting running back , Larry Johnson . The " Kansas City Star " , without citing a source , reported that the team had offered Johnson up for trade in the weeks before the 2007 NFL Draft . The 27 - year - old Johnson participated in all of the Chiefs ' off - season program , but was entering the final year of his contract . Johnson reportedly made it clear he wanted a deal worth more than the eight - year , $ 60 million contract San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson signed in 2005 . The Chiefs invited four running backs — California ' s Marshawn Lynch , Ohio State ' s Antonio Pittman , Florida State ' s Lorenzo Booker and Louisville ' s Kolby Smith — for interviews , and had said they were willing to draft a running back in the early rounds . The Chiefs later selected Kolby Smith in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft . On June 21 , Johnson stated that he was willing to sit out the Chiefs ' training camp unless he and the Chiefs reach an agreement on a new contract . Johnson was absent at the start of training camp as contract talks were stalled . On July 25 , reports surfaced of former starting running back Priest Holmes informing the team that he would arrive at training camp on the third day of practice ( Saturday , July 28 ) . Holmes was considered to be either acting as leverage to re - sign Johnson or even reclaim the starting position for himself if Johnson had decided to sit out . Holmes had not played since the middle of the 2005 season after suffering a severe neck injury against the San Diego Chargers , but remained on the team ' s payroll and roster . On August 21 , Johnson and the Chiefs agreed to a five - year contract extension that secured Johnson ' s status with the Chiefs through the 2012 season . As a result of this extension , Johnson became the highest - paid running back in the NFL based on average salary per year . The contract is worth $ 45 million , with $ 19 million guaranteed . Of the guaranteed money , $ 12 million is the signing bonus and $ 7 million is guaranteed salary . On August 30 , Johnson played his first pre - season game in the 2007 exhibition season , carrying the ball only 3 times in the first quarter of the Chiefs ' match - up against the St . Louis Rams . Suspensions . On April 27 , defensive end Jared Allen was suspended for the first four games of the 2007 season . Also , despite earlier stating that he would seek a trade , Allen announced that he would return to the Chiefs , and signed a one - year contract . On July 16 , Allen ' s suspension was reduced to two games following an appeal . Free agency . The Chiefs had nineteen free - agent players heading into the 2007 off - season . Team additions . In January , the Chiefs agreed to terms on a two - year deal with offensive tackle Ramiro Pruneda from Monterrey Tech in Monterrey , Mexico . In March , the Chiefs signed both offensive tackle Damion McIntosh and middle linebacker Napoleon Harris to six - year contracts . The team also signed long snapper J . P . Darche . outside linebacker Donnie Edwards , defensive tackle Alfonso Boone , and strong safety Jon McGraw . In May , the Chiefs signed 16 undrafted rookie free agents for OTA ' s . Among those signed were Tyron Brackenridge and Dimitri Patterson , both of whom remained on the Chiefs ' 53 - man roster throughout the season . In August , the Chiefs signed kick returner Eddie Drummond to a one - year contract . The Chiefs also signed wide receiver Bobby Sippio to their practice squad . Throughout the season , the Chiefs used three different kickers . Rookie Justin Medlock started only one game ( at Houston ) before his release the following day due to his poor performance in the game , as well as the pre - season . Dave Rayner was acquired through waivers from Green Bay , but later released after a Week 12 loss to Oakland . Lastly , Kansas City acquired John Carney after his release from Jacksonville , and remained on the active roster through the end of the season . Departures . On March 21 , strong safety Sammy Knight and offensive tackle Kyle Turley were released . Turley was subsequently re - signed on July 21 after contemplating retirement . On April 15 , offensive guard Will Shields announced his retirement . On April 25 , the Chiefs traded wide receiver / kick returner Dante Hall to the St . Louis Rams for a fifth round pick , and both teams also swapped picks in the third round ( Kansas City moved up two spots ) . In May , the Chiefs released defensive end Eric Hicks and linebacker Kris Griffin , and traded defensive tackle Ryan Sims to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for 2009 NFL Draft selection . Kansas City also traded kicker Lawrence Tynes to the New York Giants . In June , reports surfaced concerning safety Greg Wesley and a trade to the Denver Broncos . The teams had agreed on terms of draft - choice compensation , but the Chiefs did not finalize the trade in fear of sending him to a division rival . Wesley remained on the team throughout the entire season . In October , the Chiefs traded running back Michael Bennett to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for two future undisclosed draft picks in 2008 and 2009 . On November 21 , running back Priest Holmes retired from the NFL . Trent Green trade . On March 6 , Chiefs general manager Carl Peterson announced that quarterback Trent Green was asked to restructure his contract to remain with the team . Green was also granted permission to explore options of a trade to another team . The February contract agreement with Damon Huard , who would have been an unrestricted free agent , was the first public indication that Green ’ s job was in danger . The first team to have contacted the Chiefs ' front office was the Miami Dolphins , but Miami constantly disagreed in negotiations . The Dolphins offered a seventh round draft pick to the Chiefs , but the Chiefs declined , instead seeking a second round pick in exchange for Green . The Detroit Lions , and Cleveland Browns were also interested in Green , whom are both looking for a veteran quarterback . Green had told the Chiefs that Miami was his preference being that he previously worked under both head coach Cam Cameron and quarterbacks coach Terry Shea . On draft day , the Chiefs and Dolphins could not reach a deal to trade Green . The Chiefs changed their request to a fourth - round pick while the Dolphins offered a sixth round pick . As weeks passed with some believing that Green would remain with the Chiefs , Green ' s agent reiterated that Green would not return to play for Kansas City . On June 5 , the Chiefs agreed to trade Green to the Miami Dolphins for a conditional fifth round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft , pending a physical from Green . The pick can be upgraded to a fourth - round selection if Green were to reach certain predetermined playing time and performance levels . Green was injured while playing with the Dolphins , and missed most of the season , resulting in a fifth - round selection for Kansas City for 2008 . 2007 NFL Draft . " Note : In 2006 , the Chiefs traded their fourth round draft pick to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for running back Michael Bennett . Pre - season . Training camp . The Chiefs held their summer training camp at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls ; their 17th consecutive year training at that location . The team departed for River Falls on July 26 with the first day of practice held on July 27 . Kansas City held joint practice sessions with the Minnesota Vikings on August 3 in Mankato , Minnesota and on August 4 in River Falls . The Chiefs honored Greensburg , Kansas and the town ' s high school football team by wearing special baseball hats to practice and also help raise money to help buy equipment for the Rangers football team and cheerleading squad following a devastating EF - 5 tornado that destroyed the city . The Chiefs ' training camp was featured on the NFL Films – HBO joint feature " Hard Knocks : Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs " . The series , returning for its third season , and first in over four years , premiered Wednesday , August 8 . Hour - long episodes aired each week , concluding on September 5 . Running back Larry Johnson and rookie wide receiver Dwayne Bowe were both absent at the beginning of training camp due to contract disputes . Bowe signed his contract on August 5 after being absent for one week , while Johnson agreed to his contract extension on August 21 after missing 25 days of practice . Priest Holmes arrived at camp on July 28 and was placed on the physically unable to perform list . Damon Huard and Brodie Croyle battled for the starting quarterback position , and Huard was chosen on August 25 . Exhibition games . The Cleveland Browns hosted the Chiefs on August 11 in the team ' s first pre - season game and defeated Kansas City 16 - 12 . On August 16 , Trent Green returned to Kansas City when the Chiefs hosted the Miami Dolphins and lost the game 11 - 10 . The game marked the first time in NFL history that any game ( regular or exhibition season ) finished with that score . On August 23 , the New Orleans Saints defeated the Chiefs 30 - 7 at Arrowhead Stadium . The Chiefs and St . Louis Rams competed for the Missouri Governor ' s Cup on August 30 at the Edward Jones Dome , and the Chiefs lost possession of the Cup for the first time since 2005 with a 10 - 3 loss . The Chiefs also finished the pre - season with an 0 - 4 record for the first time since the 2005 preseason . Regular season . Week 1 : at Houston Texans . The game started out slow for both the Texans and Chiefs , but with Kansas City poised to score first , rookie placekicker Justin Medlock missed a 30 - yard field goal . The Texans used their second possession to advance to the red zone , but a pass from Matt Schaub intended for Andre Johnson was intercepted by Chiefs safety Jarrad Page in the end zone . Beginning the second quarter , Chiefs center Casey Wiegmann fumbled the ball , but it was recovered by quarterback Damon Huard . After a possession by the Texans , kick returned Eddie Drummond fumbled and recovered by Houston . The Texans capitalized on the turnover and scored first through a field goal . With just over six minutes left in the half , Matt Schaub completed a 77 - yard pass to Andre Johnson , and the Texans secure their lead , 10 - 0 . Beginning the third quarter , Chiefs fullback Kris Wilson appeared to have fumbled the football , although it was disputed whether or not he had possession . The fumble was recovered by Texans defensive end Mario Williams for a touchdown . The Chiefs finally scored , through a field goal , with thirty seconds remaining in the third quarter . For the first ten minutes of play in the fourth quarter , the Texans controlled the ball and kept the Chiefs ' offense off the field . When the Chiefs received their first chance to score in the fourth quarter with just over five minutes remaining , they failed to capitalize on offense . For only the second time in Texans history , the franchise won their opening day game as the Chiefs began their season at 0 - 1 . The Chiefs ' Eddie Kennison pulled his hamstring on the team ' s first possession , and Patrick Surtain injured his shoulder . RB Larry Johnson was limited by the Texans defense to just 43 yards on 10 carries . Week 2 : at Chicago Bears . Following a road loss to the Texans , the Chiefs stayed on the road as they played the defending NFC champion Chicago Bears in a Week 2 interconference fight . After a scoreless first quarter , Kansas City got roasted in the second quarter with Bears QB Rex Grossman completed a 2 - yard TD pass to OT John St . Clair , WR / PR Devin Hester returning a punt 73 yards for a touchdown , and kicker Robbie Gould getting a 47 - yard field goal . The Chiefs got their score of the period with QB Damon Huard completing a 16 - yard TD pass to rookie WR Dwayne Bowe . In the third quarter , Chicago increased its lead with Gould kicking a 38 - yard field goal , while Kansas City tried to keep up with kicker Dave Rayner got a 45 - yard field goal . However , with no score by any team in the fourth quarter , the score stood as it was . With the loss , the Chiefs fell to 0 - 2 . RB Larry Johnson was only able to get 55 rushing yards on 16 carries , giving him a two - game total of only 98 rushing yards on 26 total carries . Week 3 : vs . Minnesota Vikings . Still searching for their first win of the year , the Chiefs went home to play a Week 3 interconference duel with the Minnesota Vikings . Very much a " tale of two halves " , Minnesota dominated through most of the first half . Larry Johnson of the Chiefs was ineffective against the Minnesota defense while Adrian Peterson rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown ( mostly in the first half ) . After making changes during halftime , the Chiefs returned with a passing game and an amped up defense . The Chiefs ' Jared Allen , back from suspension , led the defense with eight tackles , two sacks , and a forced fumble , shutting down the Vikings ' offense . Chiefs ' rookie Dwayne Bowe , with one reception coming into the game , benefited from the second half passing game with five receptions , including a touchdown . With the win , the Chiefs improved to 1 - 2 . Week 4 : at San Diego Chargers . Coming off of a win at Arrowhead that gave Kansas City their first win of the season , they headed to San Diego to take on the Chargers and their new head coach , Norv Turner . Much like their previous game , the Chiefs began with a weak showing offensively before getting a lot of use out of their rookie wide receiver Dwayne Bowe , and a touchdown catch by Tony Gonzalez ( his record - tying 62nd ) . The TD by Gonzalez tied him with Shannon Sharpe for the most touchdown receptions by a tight end . After another TD catch by Bowe , cornerback Tyron Brackenridge ran back a fumble by San Diego to effectively win the game for Kansas City . Late into the fourth quarter , fans at Qualcomm Stadium voiced their displeasure with Turner by chanting " Marty ! Marty ! Marty ! " in reference to former coach Marty Schottenheimer who was fired by the Chargers after their 2006 season . The win put the Chiefs 2 - 2 and tied them with the Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders for first place in the AFC West . The win was also the 50th win in Herman Edwards ' coaching career . Larry Johnson finally managed to get his first 100 - yard game of the year with 123 yards on 25 carries . Week 5 : vs . Jacksonville Jaguars . Coming off their divisional road win over the Chargers , the Chiefs went home for a Week 5 intra - conference duel with the Jacksonville Jaguars . In the first quarter , Kansas City trailed early as Jaguars kicker John Carney got a 20 - yard field goal for the only score of the period . In the second quarter , the Chiefs continued to struggle as Jags RB Maurice Jones - Drew got a 52 - yard TD run for the only score of the period . After a scoreless third quarter , Jacksonville sealed the game with QB David Garrard completing a 3 - yard TD pass to WR Dennis Northcutt . After that , QB Damon Huard , who struggled all game ( 19 / 30 for 196 yards and 1 Interception ) , was benched for Brodie Croyle . He would help Kansas City avoid a shutout by completing a 13 - yard TD pass to WR Samie Parker on the very last offensive play of the game . With the loss , the Chiefs fell to 2 - 3 . The fourth - quarter touchdown was the first second - half touchdown by any Chiefs opponent since the Texans ' touchdown in the third quarter of Week 1 . Entering the game , the Chiefs ' dominant second - half defense led the league with just an average 1 . 5 points allowed per game . Week 6 : vs . Cincinnati Bengals . Hoping to rebound from their loss to the Jaguars , the Chiefs stayed at home for their Week 6 game against the Cincinnati Bengals . In the first quarter , Kansas City drew first blood with kicker Dave Rayner getting a 32 - yard field goal . The Bengals would take the lead with QB Carson Palmer completing a 42 - yard TD pass to WR T . J . Houshmandzadeh . Fortunately , the Chiefs retook the lead with QB Damon Huard completing a 3 - yard TD pass to TE Tony Gonzalez . With the touchdown , Gonzalez surpassed Shannon Sharpe ' s record for the most TD catches by a tight end with his 63rd career TD reception . In the second quarter , Kansas City increased its lead with RB Larry Johnson getting an 8 - yard TD run ( which was the first rushing TD by a Chiefs RB this year ) , along with Rayner ending the half with a 20 - yard field goal . At halftime , former Chiefs safety Albert Lewis was inducted into the team ' s Hall of Fame . After a scoreless third quarter , Cincinnati began to fight back as kicker Shayne Graham got a 33 - yard field goal . After Kansas City increased its lead with Huard hooking up with Gonzalez again on a 26 - yard TD pass , the Bengals nearly managed to tie the game with Palmer hooking up with Houshmandzadeh again on a 30 - yard TD pass , along with Graham kicking a 36 - yard field goal . K . C . managed to recover the onside kick and get the victory . With the win , the Chiefs improved to 3 - 3 . Week 7 : at Oakland Raiders . Coming off their home win over the Bengals , the Chiefs flew to McAfee Coliseum for a Week 7 AFC West duel with their arch - enemy , the Oakland Raiders . In the first quarter , Kansas City drew first blood with kicker Dave Rayner getting a 41 - yard field goal in the first quarter and a 31 - yard field goal in the second quarter . In the third quarter , the Raiders took the lead with QB Daunte Culpepper completing a 21 - yard TD pass to WR Ronald Curry for the only score of the period . In the fourth quarter , K . C . regained the lead with RB Larry Johnson getting a 1 - yard TD pass ( with a failed 2 - point conversion ) . Oakland managed to get within striking distance as kicker Sebastian Janikowski got a 37 - yard field goal . Afterwards , the Raiders tried to get into position to win the game . Fortunately , Kansas City ' s defense eliminated any hope that Oakland had of winning . With the win , not only did the Chiefs improve to 4 - 3 heading into their bye week , but it also marked their 9th - straight win over their hated rival . Week 9 : vs . Green Bay Packers . Coming off of their bye week , the Chiefs were at home for a Week 9 interconference duel with the Green Bay Packers . After a scoreless first quarter , Kansas City trailed early on in the second quarter with Packers kicker Mason Crosby getting a 48 - yard and a 36 - yard field goal . Afterwards , the Chiefs took the lead with RB Larry Johnson getting a 1 - yard TD run . In the third quarter , K . C . trailed again as Green Bay QB Brett Favre completed a 13 - yard TD pass to WR Greg Jennings for the only score of the period . In the fourth quarter , Kansas City went back into the lead with QB Damon Huard completing a 30 - yard TD pass to Johnson , yet the Packers went into the lead again as Crosby kicked a 32 - yard field goal . Afterwards , K . C . went back to work as Huard completed a 17 - yard TD pass to TE Tony Gonzalez ( with RB Priest Holmes getting the 2 - point conversion run ) . Unforutnately , Green Bay would pull away as Favre & Jennings hooked up with each other again on a 60 - yard TD pass , along with Crosby nailing a 45 - yard field goal , and CB Charles Woodson sealing the win by returning an interception 46 yards for a touchdown . With the loss , the Chiefs fell to 4 - 4 . Week 10 : vs . Denver Broncos . Hoping to rebound from their home loss to the Packers , the Chiefs stayed at home for an AFC West duel with the Denver Broncos . With RB Larry Johnson out with an injury , RB Priest Holmes would be making his first start in more than two seasons . In the first quarter , Kansas City trailed early as Broncos kicker Jason Elam managed to get a 44 - yard field goal . Afterwards , the Chiefs managed to tie the game with kicker Dave Rayner getting a 38 - yard field goal . In the second quarter , Kansas City took the lead with Safety Bernard Pollard blocking a punt from deep within Denver territory . The ball would roll the back of the endzone for a safety . However , the Broncos went back into the lead with Elam getting a 50 - yard field goal . The Chiefs would take the halftime lead as Rayner kicked a 36 - yard field goal . In the third quarter , K . C . trailed big as Denver RB Selvin Young got a 20 - yard TD pass , while LB Nate Webster returned a fumble 17 yards for a touchdown . Even worse , starting - QB Damon Huard would leave the game on that play due to a concussion . Back - up QB Brodie Croyle took over the Chiefs offense for the remainder of the game . Later in the period , K . C . tried to rally as Rayner nailed a 39 - yard field goal . Unfortunately , in the fourth quarter , the Broncos sealed the win with QB Jay Cutler completing an 18 - yard TD pass to TE Daniel Graham . With the loss , not only did the Chiefs fall to 4 - 5 , but it ended their 8 - game home winning streak against division opponents . Priest Holmes , in his first start in over two years , ran 20 times for 65 yards , along with catching 2 passes for 14 yards . Week 11 : at Indianapolis Colts . Trying to snap a two - game losing skid , the Chiefs flew to the RCA Dome for a Week 12 intraconference duel against the defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts , in a rematch of last year ' s wildcard battle . This would be the game in which second - year quarterback Brodie Croyle would be given the start . After a scoreless first quarter , Kansas City struck first with kicker Dave Rayner getting a 47 - yard field goal . The Colts would tie the game before halftime as kicker Adam Vinatieri managed to get a 27 - yard field goal . In the third quarter , Indianapolis took the lead as RB Joseph Addai got a 3 - yard TD run . The Chiefs would respond and tie the game with Croyle completing a 19 - yard TD pass to rookie WR Dwayne Bowe . Unfortunately , in the fourth quarter , the Colts sealed the win as Vinatieri nailed the game - winning 24 - yard field goal . With their third - straight loss , the Chiefs fell to 4 - 6 . The game was also the final outing of Priest Holmes , who suffered a neck injury in the fourth quarter . Holmes announced his retirement later into the week on November 21 . Week 12 : vs . Oakland Raiders . Trying to snap a three - game skid , the Chiefs went home for a Week 12 AFC West rematch with the Oakland Raiders . In the first quarter , Kansas City trailed early as Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski managed to get a 25 - yard field goal . Afterwards , the Chiefs regained the lead as rookie RB Kolby Smith managed to get a 10 - yard TD run . In the second quarter , Oakland played catch - up as Janikowski kicked a 54 - yard field goal . Kansas City improved its lead before halftime as kicker Dave Rayner nailed a 30 - yard field goal . In the third quarter , the Raiders regained the lead with RB LaMont Jordan getting a 5 - yard TD run . The Chiefs would respond with Smith getting a 5 - yard TD run . However , in the fourth quarter , Oakland regained the lead with RB Justin Fargas getting a 14 - yard TD run . Kansas City tried to come back , but the Raiders held on for the win . With their fourth - straight loss , not only did the Chiefs fall to 4 - 7 , but it snapped their nine - game winning streak against the Raiders . This would be the first time since 2004 that Kansas City had dropped four - straight games . Kolby Smith , in his first game starting in absence of Larry Johnson , had 31 carries for 150 yards on the day . Week 13 : vs . San Diego Chargers . Trying to snap a four - game skid , the Chiefs stayed at home for a Week 13 AFC West rematch with the San Diego Chargers . In the first quarter , Kansas City took the early lead with newly acquired kicker John Carney getting a 38 - yard field goal . Afterwards , the Chargers got on the board with kicker Nate Kaeding getting a 25 - yard field goal . In the second quarter , the Chiefs regained the lead with QB Damon Huard completing a 2 - yard TD pass to DE Jared Allen . Afterwards , San Diego tied the game again as QB Philip Rivers completed a 38 - yard TD pass to WR Vincent Jackson . In the second quarter , the Chargers took the lead and the win with RB LaDainian Tomlinson getting a 31 - yard TD run in the third quarter and a 28 - yard TD run in the fourth quarter . With their fifth - straight loss , Kansas City fell to 4 - 8 . This also marked the first time since 2001 that the Chiefs have lost four - straight home games . Week 14 : at Denver Broncos . Trying to snap a five - game skid , the Chiefs flew to INVESCO Field at Mile High for a Week 14 AFC West rematch with the Denver Broncos . In the first quarter , Kansas City trailed early as Broncos QB Jay Cutler completed a 21 - yard TD pass to WR Brandon Stokley , along with RB Travis Henry getting a 1 - yard TD run . In the second quarter , the Chiefs would get their only score of the game as QB Brodie Croyle completed a 15 - yard TD pass to TE Tony Gonzalez . Afterwards , Denver took over as Cutler completed a 8 - yard TD pass to WR Brandon Marshall , while kicker Jason Elam managed to get a 37 - yard field goal . In the third quarter , the Broncos sealed the win with Elam nailing another 37 - yard field goal , while Cutler completed a 2 - yard TD pass to TE Daniel Graham , along with a 13 - yard TD pass to Marshall . With their sixth - straight loss ( their longest losing streak since 1987 ) , Kansas City fell to 4 - 9 . Week 15 : vs . Tennessee Titans . Trying to snap a six - game slide , the Chiefs went home for a Week 15 intraconference duel with the Tennessee Titans . In the first quarter , Kansas City trailed early as Titans QB Vince Young completed a 16 - yard TD pass to WR Roydell Williams for the only score of the period . In the second quarter , the Chiefs tied the game with QB Brodie Croyle completed a 10 - yard TD pass to WR Samie Parker . Tennessee would respond with kicker Rob Bironas getting a 37 - yard field goal , yet Kansas City regained the lead before halftime as Croyle completed a 9 - yard TD pass to FB Kris Wilson . In the third quarter , the Titans crept close as Bironas kicked a 37 - yard field goal , yet the Chiefs answered with kicker John Carney getting a 36 - yard field goal . However , Tennessee retook the lead with Young and Williams hooking up with each other again on a 41 - yard TD pass . In the fourth quarter , the Titans sealed the win as Bironas nailed a 40 - yard and a 25 - yard field goal . With the loss , not only did Kansas City fall to 4 - 10 , but it also marked the first time since 1987 that the Chiefs dropped seven - straight games . Week 16 : at Detroit Lions . Trying to halt a six - game losing streak , the Lions returned home to Ford Field for an interconference matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs , losers of seven games in a row . Detroit got on the board early with an 11 - yard TD run from T . J . Duckett and a safety off a blocked Dustin Colquitt punt . In the second quarter , the Lions opened up a 19 - 0 lead with a Jason Hanson field goal and a Paris Lenon interception return for a touchdown . After the interception , Chiefs quarterback Brodie Croyle tried to stop Lenon in his return , but injured his wrist and sat out the remainder of the game . Damon Huard filled in , and nearly brought Kansas City back with its first win since October . A 3 - yard run from RB Jackie Battle and a 1 - yard pass from Huard to Jared Allen , whom made his second touchdown catch on offense this season , made the game 19 - 14 . The Lions ' Jason Hanson added two more field goals in the second half and the Chiefs could not convert a two - point conversion to Tony Gonzalez in the 3rd after a Dwayne Bowe receiving TD . Detroit held KC off , 25 - 20 , ending their long skid . However , this would be the Lions ' last win until week three of the 2009 season . With their eighth consecutive loss , the Chiefs fell to 4 - 11 , their worst record in 20 years . Week 17 : at New York Jets . Looking to end their season with a win , their first since October 21 , the Chiefs played the New York Jets at Giants Stadium . Entering the game , both teams had only seven combined wins . A bigger storyline entering the game was Chiefs head coach Herman Edwards ' first visit to the Meadowlands since his departure following the 2005 NFL season . This Chiefs and Jets game was also a " draft position game , " with the loser moving ahead of the winner in the top ten of the 2008 NFL Draft . After a scoreless first quarter , the Jets took flight as QB Kellen Clemens completed a 15 - yard TD to RB Thomas Jones . The Chiefs would get on the board with kicker John Carney getting a 40 - yard field goal , followed by Jets kicker Mike Nugent getting a 27 - yard field goal to end the half . After a scoreless third quarter , Kansas City would tie the game in the fourth quarter with Brodie Croyle completing a 26 - yard TD pass to Jeff Webb . In overtime , New York sealed the win and the season with Nugent nailing the game - winning 43 - yard field goal . The Chiefs ended their season with their twelfth loss , the franchise ' s first 4 - 12 season since 1978 . Pro Bowl . Tight end Tony Gonzalez and defensive end Jared Allen were the only Chiefs players elected to the 2008 Pro Bowl in Honolulu , Hawai ' i . Gonzalez will make his ninth consecutive appearance , while Allen will make his first appearance after leading the NFL in quarterback sacks ( 15 . 5 ) . It was the fewest number of Chiefs to be selected to the Pro Bowl since former guard Will Shields was the team ' s only representative in 1998 . Season statistics . All statistics through the completion of the 2007 NFL season ( December 30 , 2007 ) . Offense . Yards per game : 276 . 8 ( # 31 in NFL ) Total yards in season : 4 , 429 ( # 31 in NFL ) Points per game : 14 . 1 ( T - # 31 in NFL ) Points in season : 226 ( # 31 in NFL ) Quarterback rating : Rushing yards in season : 1248 ( # 32 in NFL — last place ) Rushing yards per game : 78 . 0 ( # 32 in NFL — last place ) Passing yards in season : 3 , 181 ( # 20 in NFL ) Passing yards per game : 198 . 8 ( # 20 in NFL ) Defense . Yards allowed per game : 319 . 4 ( T - # 13 in NFL ) Rushing yards allowed per game : 130 . 6 ( # 28 in NFL ) Passing yards allowed per game : 188 . 9 ( # 5 in NFL ) Points allowed in season : 335 ( # 14 in NFL ) Points allowed per game : 20 . 9 ( # 14 in NFL ) Quarterback sacks : DE Jared Allen – 15 . 5 ( # 1 in NFL ) Tackles : LB Donnie Edwards – 87 ( # 7 in NFL )