Last meeting
The Chiefs nearly shutout the Jets in Week 1 of 2005. Running back Larry Johnson ran for 110 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Chiefs to a 27-7 victory.
Streaks
The Chiefs have won the past two matchups, leading the overall series 16-14-1.
Last week
Chiefs quarterback Damon Huard nearly brought his team all the way back from a 19-0 deficit, but Kansas City eventually came up short, losing 25-20 to the host Lions. ... The Jets only managed six points and 68 rushing yards in a 10-6 loss to the host Titans.
Key matchup
Jerricho Cotchery vs. Chiefs pass defense. Cotchery leads the Jets in receptions (74) and yards (1,054) and has gone over 100 yards twice in his past three games. The Chiefs' sixth-ranked pass defense has not allowed a 100-yard receiver the past two weeks.