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Chiefs vs. Chargers final score: Kansas City dominated by San Diego, 37-20

2012-09-30T21:01:00Z

San Diego took control early against the Chiefs and never looked back. Phillip Rivers lead the Chargers offense with 209 passing yards, two TD's and an interception.

After Rivers threw an early touchdown pass to Eddie Royal, the Chiefs would go on to turn the ball over on back-to-back possessions, leading to 10 points for San Diego. The Chargers took full control after leading by 17, Cassel's second half TD's would only help his statistics. Cassel would end his day with three interceptions to go along two touchdowns and 251 passing yards.

Fantasy Studs/Duds: Although the Chiefs fell, WR Dwayne Bowe had a nice fantasy day, catching seven balls for 108 yards. Jamaal Charles' 37-yard TD run helped pad his stats as he ended the day with 92 rushing yards and two total TD's.

Odds/Gambling: San Diego was a two-point favorite and was easily able to cover the spread in their big win over the Chiefs. For more odds and gambling information check out

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Injury Info: Nate Kaeding will likely return next week after sitting out Sunday with a groin injury. Nick Novak replaced Kaeding and fared well, booting three kicks through the uprights.

Next Up: San Diego will take on the Saints on Sunday Night Football while the Chiefs will face the hard-nosed Ravens.

Chargers Vs. Chiefs Game Recap: San Diego dominates Kansas City, wins 37-20

2012-09-30T20:46:15Z

San Diego took control early against the Chiefs and never looked back. Phillip Rivers lead the Chargers offense with 209 passing yards, two TD's and an interception.

Odds/Gambling: San Diego was a two-point favorite and was easily able to cover the spread in their big win over the Chiefs. For more odds and gambling information check out

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Injury Info: Nate Kaeding will likely return next week after sitting out Sunday with a groin injury. Nick Novak replaced Kaeding and fared well, booting three kicks through the uprights.

Next Up: San Diego will take on the Saints on Sunday Night Football while the Chiefs will face the hard-nosed Ravens.

Dolphins vs. Cardinals inactives: Darnell Dockett won't go for Arizona

2012-09-30T20:06:13Z

When the Arizona Cardinals and the Miami Dolphins clash, Darnell Dockett will miss the second game of his career since being drafted by Arizona in 2004. Before Sunday, he had played in 130 of 131 games.

Veteran tight end Todd Heap is out for the Cardinals with a knee injury while running back LaRod Stephens-Howling won't play due to a hip injury. Fellow receiver LaRon Byrd is out Sunday.

Other Cardinal injuries includes TE Jim Dray, QB John Skelton and guard Senio Kelemete, all listed as inactive for today's game.

Miami rusher Reggie Bush will play after a week of questions surrounding the knee he injured against the Jets last week.

Dolphins rookie tight end Michael Egnew has missed every game so far this season and will have to wait until at least next week to make his debut.

The rest of the inactives for Miami include QB Pat Delvin, LB Austin Spitler, OT Will Yeatman, DT Tony Mcdaneil and WR Rishard Mathews.

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NFL Inactives, Dolphins vs. Cardinals: Darnell Dockett highlights slew of injuries for both squads

2012-09-30T19:44:09Z

Veteran tight end Todd Heap is out for the Cardinals with a knee injury while running back LaRod Stephens-Howling won't play due to a hip injury. Fellow receiver LaRon Byrd is out Sunday.

Other Cardinal injuries includes TE Jim Dray, QB John Skelton and guard Senio Kelemete, all listed as inactive for today's game.

Miami rusher Reggie Bush will play after a week of questions surrounding the knee he injured against the Jets last week.

Dolphins rookie tight end Michael Egnew has missed every game so far this season and will have to wait until at least next week to make his debut.

The rest of the inactives for Miami include QB Pat Delvin, LB Austin Spitler, OT Will Yeatman, DT Tony Mcdaneil and WR Rishard Mathews.

Chargers vs. Chiefs score update: San Diego in control at half, leads 27-6

2012-09-30T18:46:55Z

Jamaal Charles' 37-yard touchdown run was about the only highlight for the Chiefs in the first half, as the Chargers lead 27-6. Besides that TD run, Kansas City had three turnovers and two punts on their first six series.

On the Chiefs' first possession following the Charles TD run, Donald Butler intercepted Matt Cassel and returned it 21 yards to the house. Cassel has struggled mightily against the Chargers D through the first two quarters, throwing for 56 yards with three picks.

Opposing QB Phillip Rivers has had a very efficient half, completing 14 of 18 passes for 175 yards and a touchdown.

Charles has been the only bright spot on what looks like a flat Kansas City roster. He has seven rushes for 46 yards and a TD. Fantasy owners will be pleased with WR Dwayne Bowe, who has six receptions for 79 yards.

Chargers vs. Chiefs score update: San Diego leads, 17-0, after 1 quarter

2012-09-30T17:54:56Z

San Diego marched down the field on the Chargers' first possession, driving 76 yards ending in a Phillip Rivers touchdown pass to Eddie Royal. Matt Cassel and the Chiefs offense faltered in their first drive, throwing an interception to Eric Weddle,which he returned 21 yards. The turnover resulted in a Nick Novak field goal that extended San Diego's lead to 10-0.

Rivers has had a nice day so far, completing eight passes on eleven attempts for 102 yards and a TD. Cassel's numbers haven't been as productive, going 5 of 8 for 28 yards and that interception.

Takeo Spikes forced a fumbled on Kansas City's second possession, which resulted in a one-yard touchdown run by Jackie Battle.

Kansas City will try and get on the board as they will start the second quarter with the ball.

Texans Vs. Broncos Score Update: Andre Johnson TD Catch Has Houston Up 7-5

2012-09-23T21:04:37Z

A 60-yard touchdown pass and catch from Matt Shaub to Andre Johnson has Houston on top 7-5 after the first quarter in Denver, Colo.

Both quarterbacks have been productive in the first 15 minutes. Shaub has thrown for 80 yards and a TD while Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is 6 of 10 for 75 yards and no interceptions. Manning opened last week with an interception on each of the Broncos' first three possessions.

Fantasy stud Arian Foster has three rushes for 41 yards thus far while Broncos back Willis McGahee has gained 30 yards off six carries.

Elvis Dumervil forced a safety to initially put Denver on the board.

Read more on the Broncos at the Mile High Report and SB Nation Denver. Head over to the Battle Red Blog and SB Nation Houston for more on the Texans.

Rams Vs. Bears Final Score: Chicago Defense Shines In 23-6 Win

2012-09-23T20:45:26Z

The Bears defense clamped down late as Chicago pulled away from the Rams, defeating St. Louis 23-6. Chicago pressured Sam Bradford all day, ending up with six total sacks. Defensive back Major Wright intercepted Bradford and returned it to the house for the game's final TD.

Bradford threw two picks while Bears QB Jay Cutler was intercepted once. Neither quarterback was able to surpass 200 yards passing; Cutler ending with 183 yards while Bradford had 152.

Both kickers combined for five field goals. Greg Zuerlein had a pair for the St. Louis while Robbie Gould booted three kicks through the uprights.

Fantasy Studs/Duds: Those who started Michael Bush in place of injured fantasy stud Matt Forte were rewarded with a TD and 55 rushing yards. Sam Bradford followed up a career day in Week 2 with a subpar Sunday, completing 18 passes for 152 yards and two INTs. Jay Cutler didn't fare much better, throwing for 183 passing yards and a INT.

Odds/Gambling: Those betting on the Bears won as Chicago won by two scores. For more information on odds and gambling today, click here.

Injury Info: Steven Jackson played today despite not practicing the past week. He was relatively quiet on the day, gaining 29 yards off 11 carries.

Next Up: The Rams will host the Seahawks next Sunday while Chicago will face the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football.

Stay with the SB Nation NFL Hub for all the NFL news and updates you need. For more on the Rams, go to Turf Show Times. Bears news and commentary is available at Windy City Gridiron.

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