Next up: Kansas City

October 5, 2015 at 3:27AM
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) runs the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) runs the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

NEXT OPPONENT: KANSAS CITY (1-3)

The Chiefs have struggled defensively and seem to still be reeling from a shocking Thursday night loss to Denver on Sept. 17.

OPPONENT WEEK 4

Cincinnati 36, Kansas City 21

The Chiefs got seven field goals from Cairo Santos, but quarterback Alex Smith was sacked five times in the loss. Andy Dalton threw for 321 yards for the Bengals, who were outgained 465-451.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR

Jamal Charles, Chiefs tailback

In his eighth season, Charles at 29 is a year younger than Adrian Peterson. He's had two monster rushing seasons in his career, and a couple of injury-marred season. He has 306 rushing yards in four games.

OUTLOOK

The Vikings have a week off to prepare for this game, and the Chiefs play the Bears this Sunday. Outlook: Horns up.

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