Tribune reporter Terry Bannon analyzes Sunday’s Bears-Chiefs game.
Quarterback
Trent Green had a good warmup for the playoffs, completing 19-of-27. Bears’ trio combined to go 17-of-42 with 2 interceptions.
Edge: Chiefs
Running backs
Not a big day for the position. Anthony Thomas had 61 yards, but 20 came on one run. Priest Holmes had 2 TDs and first-round pick Larry Johnson 1.
Edge: Chiefs
Receivers
Tony Gonzalez, Johnnie Morton each had 6 catches for Chiefs. Ex-Bear Eddie Kennison had a TD.
Edge: Chiefs
Offensive line
Bears left tackle Mike Gandy reinjured shoulder; line gave up 4 sacks. Chiefs gave Green time to throw.
Edge: Chiefs
Defensive line
Kansas City line came up with 4 sacks. Bears didn’t mount a pass rush.
Edge: Chiefs
Linebackers
Brian Urlacher had 7 tackles, 1 sack. Chiefs played without injured MLB Mike Maslowski.
Edge: Bears
Defensive backs
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Chiefs picked off 2 Kordell Stewart passes. Bears drew several pass-interference calls, and R.W. McQuarters lost his poise in the second half.
Edge: Chiefs
Special teams
Bears gave up too much in field position, especially in the first half.
Edge: Chiefs
Coaching
Bears botched time management at the end of the first half.
Edge: Chiefs