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SCOUTING REPORT

Offensive struggles may continue for ChiefsThe Vikings are reeling after a last-minute loss to San Francisco and are going to be coming out with a point to prove. The Chiefs, meanwhile, are still trying for their first win and statistically, it doesn't look like it will come easily. The Chiefs are one of the lowest scoring teams in the NFL, averaging just 6.5 points per game, while the Vikings have one of the stingiest defenses in the league, giving up just 11.5 points per game. Still, the Chiefs tend to play well at Arrowhead Stadium, so maybe the stats won't matter as much.

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Matchup
	W-L	PF	PA	HOME	ROAD	DIV	CONF
MIN	8-8	365	311	5-3	3-5	3-3	6-6
KAN	4-12	226	335	2-6	2-6	2-4	3-9
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Individual Leaders

Minnesota Passing   CMP% YDS TD INT Favre 69.7 2482 21 3 Jackso... 66.7 159 1 0

Kansas City Passing   CMP% YDS TD INT Cassel 55.0 1720 12 6 Croyle 66.7 177 2 0

Minnesota Rushing   CAR YDS AVG TD Peters... 205 999 4.9 11 Taylor 63 212 3.4 1

Kansas City Rushing   CAR YDS AVG TD Johnso... 132 377 2.9 0 Charle... 64 313 4.9 1

Minnesota Receiving   REC YDS AVG TD Rice 50 875 17.5 4 Harvin 36 501 13.9 4

Kansas City Receiving   REC YDS AVG TD Bowe 33 466 14.1 4 Chambe... 10 249 24.9 2

Full Player Stats: Minnesota | Kansas City

TEAM AVERAGES & NFL RANKS
TEAM OFFENSE	TEAM	PER GAME AVERAGE
Total Yards	MIN	336.0
	KAN	277.0
Yards Passing	MIN	171.6
	KAN	198.8
Yards Rushing	MIN	164.6
	KAN	78.0
TEAM DEFENSE	TEAM	PER GAME AVERAGE
Yards Allowed	MIN	338.1
	KAN	319.4
Pass Yds Allowed	MIN	264.1
	KAN	188.9
Rush Yds Allowed	MIN	74.1
	KAN	130.6

HEAD TO HEAD MATCHUPS (SINCE 2001)
Series tied 1-1
Dec 20, 2003	MIN 45, @KAN 20

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Fullback Tony Richardson was inactive Sunday for Minnesota, denying Kansas City fans a chance to see one of their favorite players of the past five years.

Richardson, who signed with the Vikings as a free agent last year, was inactive for the second game in a row with a forearm injury.

The Vikings listed Tarvaris Jackson, who was slowed all week with a groin injury, as the third quarterback. Also inactive were running back Chester Taylor, defensive tackle Fred Evans, defensive end Erasmus James, tight end Garrett Mills and wide receiver Troy Williams and tackle Chase Johnson.

The Chiefs' inactives included defensive tackle James Reed, fullback Boomer Grigsby and safety Jon McGraw. Eddie Kennison, their No. 1 wide receiver, was inactive for the second straight week after injuring his hamstring on the first offensive series in the season opener at Houston.

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