Kansas City Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons (September 21, 2008)

Game Recap


In a week 3 meeting in Atlanta, the Falcons posted a lopsided 38-14 win over the Chiefs. The Falcons led at the half 24-7 and coasted to a comprehensive victory.

The Falcons were led by Matt Ryan who tossed in 192 passing yards in the air, 1 TD, zero INTs, was 12 of 18 passing. Michael Turner ran for 104 rush yards, 3 TDs. Roddy White caught 119 receiving yards, 1 TD.

For the Chiefs, Tyler Thigpen finished with 1 touchdown. Larry Johnson rumbled for 121 yards on the ground, 1 TD. Dwayne Bowe caught 1 touchdown.

The Falcons finished with 378 total yards, 16 first downs, 1 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were 6 of 13 on third downs. The Chiefs finished with 301 total yards, 17 first downs, 3 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were 8 of 18 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Atlanta FalconsATL defeat Kansas City ChiefsKAN 38-14
  • Date: Sunday, September 21, 2008
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:02PM
  • Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 378, Turnovers: 1
  • Kansas City Chiefs Stats - Yards: 301, Turnovers: 3
  • Game Odds:
  • -- Line Point Spread: ATL by 6.0
  • -- Over/Under: 37.0

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
KAN 0 7 7 0 14
ATL 14 10 7 7 38

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Matt RyanATL12-181921070
Tyler ThigpenKAN14-361281315

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Larry JohnsonKAN24121148
Michael TurnerATL23104338
Jerious NorwoodATL1175044
Jamaal CharlesKAN738013
Tyler ThigpenKAN118018
Matt RyanATL115015
Kolby SmithKAN1707

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Roddy WhiteATL5119170
Dwayne BoweKAN443115
Tony GonzalezKAN435012
Jerious NorwoodATL130030
Jamaal CharlesKAN324013
Michael JenkinsATL219016
Devard DarlingKAN111011
Harry DouglasATL21006

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
ATL361863
KAN331841

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
ATL12-18192100
KAN14-36128132

More Game Information On The Kansas City Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons

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  • Time of Game: 2:59 - 2 hours, 59 minutes
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