Quick Take: Bengals (1-3) at Chiefs (2-3)

Last meeting
Running back Rudi Johnson rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown as the Bengals spoiled Herm Edwards' debut in Kansas City, 23-10 on Sept. 10, 2006.

Streaks
The Chiefs lead the all-time series 12-11, but the Bengals have won three of the last five.

Last week
The Bengals were on a bye following a humbling, 34-14 loss to the Patriots on Monday Night Football in Week 4. ... The Chiefs couldn't muster any ground attack against the Jacksonville Jaguars in a 17-7 loss. And the game wasn't even that close, as the Chiefs scored in the closing moments. Larry Johnson rushed for only 12 yards on nine attempts.

At stake
The Bengals have fallen short of expectations this season, with only one victory, and can't afford to fall further behind the idle Pittsburgh Steelers. Twenty teams who started the season 1-3 reached the playoffs since 1990. But those odds get steeper when the number goes to 1-4, so a win is key for the Bengals. ... The Chiefs opened the season with consecutive road games and will close the season with consecutive road games. The team needs to clean up at home if it habors any hope of winning the AFC West.

Key matchup:
Bengals QB Carson Palmer vs. WR Chad Johnson.
The duo had a very public argument in the loss to the Patriots, but both players have vowed they are on the same page right now. A big game from Johnson is possible, but that won't be easy against the Chiefs, who rank fifth in the NFL in passing yards allowed (174.4). Chiefs cornerback Ty Law, in his 13th season, has notched 51 career interceptions.

Did you know?
The Bengals are the only team perfect in the red zone this season (seven touchdowns and three field goals in 10 trips). ... The Chiefs have won seven of their past nine home games.