Giddy!

Seriously, I was light-headed. It was a physiological response to winning after a long list of ...well...not winning. Okay, maybe not - but still it felt good to "just win baby!"


It seems Plaxico Burress was not the only one to shoot themselves in their NFL game last week. I honestly don't know why any coach would risk getting the best placekicker in the league hurt when a game IS NOT YET on the line. Probably the same coach that would come out throwing against the Chiefs 2008 Defense.

But before you credit the Raiders defeat as self-inflicted, you should know...the Chiefs read the fake. It was no accident that Maurice Leggett was there to pick up the fumble. Raiders punter Shane Lechler usually sits down (with his butt on his angle or very near the ground). But suddenly, his form changed - and the Chiefs saw it.

As Marty Schottenheimer used to say, "Luck is what happens when preparation & opportunity come together." (Well...close anyway).

The Chiefs Special Teams were well prepared for the Raiders game. It was GREAT to see them capitalize on their opportunity. It was GREAT to see them contribute.

Congrats to Mike Priefer and his men!

Gunny's men did good stopping the run as well, learning from Septembers 300 plus yard tromp.

Next up! THE DONKEYS. Expect Jay Cutler to provide amble opportunity for the Brandon's to show their preparation. And expect Tyler Thigpen to get some bootleg payback.

Len Dawson believed in an Oakland victory. So, this week - I'm going to believe. After all, we won once in Denver - 2000 wasn't it? (Sorry...my bad) What I meant to say was - we beat them here...we can beat them there.