It hardly helped the Patriots' offense that it was trying to operate on the same night Chiefs fans were trying to reclaim the record for loudest outdoor sports venue. The record was set in the first half, when Guinness World Records noted a noise level
Regardless of the symbolism — aside from being cooped-up during a much-too-soon bye week — the Bengals head to New England for a significant game against the Patriots that will undoubtedly hold major implications later this year — conference record
It was all Chiefs on Monday night in Kansas City. Alex Smith and the offense rolled while the defense dominated Tom Brady and the Pats, resulting in a 41-14 win.
What it means: The Patriots were embarrassed. Credit to the Chiefs, who played mistake-free football and took it to New England in all facets, while at the same time acknowledging that the Patriots were outclassed from the sideline to the field. New
KANSAS CITY, MO—SEPTEMBER 29: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots on the sidelines during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on September 29, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty