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Quick Take: Chiefs (4-11) at Jets (3-12)

Published: Dec 25, 2007 at 10:47 AM

Last meeting
The Chiefs nearly shutout the Jets in Week 1 of 2005. Running back Larry Johnson ran for 110 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Chiefs to a 27-7 victory.

Streaks
The Chiefs have won the past two matchups, leading the overall series 16-14-1.

Last week
Chiefs quarterback Damon Huard nearly brought his team all the way back from a 19-0 deficit, but Kansas City eventually came up short, losing 25-20 to the host Lions. ... The Jets only managed six points and 68 rushing yards in a 10-6 loss to the host Titans.

At stake
The Chiefs and Jets have both been eliminated from playoff contention.

Key matchup
Jerricho Cotchery vs. Chiefs pass defense. Cotchery leads the Jets in receptions (74) and yards (1,054) and has gone over 100 yards twice in his past three games. The Chiefs' sixth-ranked pass defense has not allowed a 100-yard receiver the past two weeks.

Did you know?
Herm Edwards faces the team he formerly coached for the first time since leaving for the Chiefs in 2006. ... Jets running back Thomas went over 1,000 yards rushing for the third consecutive season.

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