Fantasy Scouting Report: Kansas City Chiefs

From the fine crew over at Arrowhead Pride, we got this fantasy report on the Chiefs.

QB Matt Cassel – He’s expected to return from an MCL sprain this week. His mobility outside the pocket will likely be limited so the Chiefs will focus on the run. Don’t expect big numbers out of Cassel against the Raiders. The Chiefs will take their time with this.

RB Larry Johnson – LJ averages just under 100 yards and a touchdown against the Raiders. He’s certainly not the LJ of old but he deserves consideration as a second running back. With Cassel hurt, look for the Chiefs to get LJ the ball early and often against an improved Raiders run defense.

WR Dwayne Bowe – This week Bowe told reporters head coach Todd Haley, who calls the plays, was going to go after Nnamdi Asomugha, arguably the best corner in the league. Bowe hasn’t had a ton of success against the Raiders but without Tony Gonzalez he’s going to get his shots. If the Chiefs can’t get their run game going, then Bowe will be a focal point of the offense, especially since Vincent Jackson caught five balls for 56 yards and a touchdown against Asomugha last week.

Chiefs Defense – Expect at least one turnover and one sack from the Chiefs defense. It’s not crazy to think the Chiefs secondary, with Brandon Flowers returning, could pick off an inaccurate (40% comp. last week) JaMarcuss Russell on multiple occasions.

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