Arrowhead Addict
FanSided

NFL power rankings: Chiefs climb after big win

By Matt Verderame

October 16, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid (center) instructs offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz (71) during the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Coliseum. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 26-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
October 16, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid (center) instructs offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz (71) during the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Coliseum. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 26-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit

The Kansas City Chiefs got a nice bump from most folks in the NFL power rankings after beating the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.

It’s always nice to look at the NFL power rankings on a Tuesday after the Chiefs win. You know you are going to see some movement toward the top. Kansas City was able to go on the road and take care of business against the Oakland Raiders, winning 26-10.

So where did the Chiefs fall on the power ranking spectrum after Week 6? Let’s take a look:

FanSided – 9

"For the fourth consecutive year the Kansas City Chiefs traveled to Oakland and came away with a victory. The convincing 26-10 triumph saw Andy Reid’s club rolled up 406 yards of total offense and were 7-of-13 on third down conversions (54 percent) in the contest. Led by Spencer Ware (131 yards) and with an assist from Jamaal Charles (33 yards), the Chiefs ran for 183 yards on 40 carries."

NFL.com – 11

"In case you missed it the first 506 times it was mentioned over the weekend, here’s reminder No. 507: Andy Reid-led teams are nearly unstoppable after the bye week. The Chiefs head coach improved his post-bye week mark to 16-2 after taking down the Raiders on Sunday. That said, Reid’s discipline has always been the offensive side of the ball — and this road W came on the backs of the starting 11 on defense. Kansas City held one of the premier offenses in the league to a paltry 286 yards, while forcing two big turnovers. How about Dee Ford? Five tackles, two sacks and that important strip job of Derek Carr late."

FOX Sports – 11

"We all saw this coming, didn’t we? Andy Reid is now 16-2 following bye weeks, and it’s a shame for him that there isn’t a week off before playoff games. Alas, the Chiefs dominated the Raiders in every facet of the game, all without much production from Jamaal Charles. Their backfield, however, is one of the best in football as Spencer Ware carried them with 131 yards."

SB Nation – 8

CBS Sports – 9

"They came off the bye in impressive fashion by beating the Raiders. The running game was impressive."

ESPN.com – 11

"Alex Smith has never had the biggest arm, but his short passing can be effective. His average throw has traveled only 6.6 yards past the line of scrimmage this season, second-shortest in the NFL, but as long as the Chiefs can get yards after the catch, it works."

Yahoo – 9

"Even with a somewhat slow start, the Chiefs are tied with the Broncos and Raiders in the loss column and are the only AFC West team that is undefeated in divisional games. That was a huge yet somewhat under-the-radar win at Oakland."

What do you think, Addicts? Which outlets got it right and who was wrong? Where would you rank the Chiefs after their win in Oakland?

Home/Kansas City Chiefs News