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Rams-Chiefs Quick Look
By Nate Latsch

http://stl.scout.com/story/1472291-rams-chiefs-quick-look?s=124

ST. LOUIS — It has been so long since the Rams last defeated the Chiefs in the regular season that the team was still based in Los Angeles then, back in 1994.
The Rams (2-4) will try to snap a five-game losing skid against the Chiefs (4-2) when they travel to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.

Both teams are coming off impressive victories. The Rams defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28-26 at home on Sunday, while the Chiefs used a field goal from Cairo Santos with 21 seconds left to beat the San Diego Chargers 23-20 on the road.

Here’s a quick look at how the teams match up:

St. Louis Rams (2-4)

Game averages (NFL rank):

21.5 points per game (24th)
359.2 yards per game (13th)
253.8 passing yards per game (11th)
105.3 rushing yards per game (18th)
29.3 points allowed per game (31st)
379.0 offensive yards allowed per game (23rd)
234.0 passing yards allowed per game (14th)
145.0 rushing yards allowed (28th)

Stat leaders:

QB Austin Davis has completed 65.9 percent of his pass attempts for 1,520 yards, with nine touchdowns and four interceptions, and a quarterback rating of 94.4.

RB Zac Stacy has rushed 61 times for 240 yards, an average of 3.9 yards per carry, and has scored one touchdown.

TE Jared Cook has 26 receptions for 320 yards, an average of 12.3 per catch. WR Brian Quick has 24 receptions for 365 yards, an average of 15.2 yards per catch, and three touchdowns.

Kansas City Chiefs (4-2)

Game averages (NFL rank)

23.7 points per game (13th)
340.0 offensive yards per game (21st)
199.7 passing yards per game (30th)
140.3 rushing yards per game (3rd)
20.2 points allowed per game (6th)
326.7 offensive yards allowed per game (10th)
209.0 passing yards allowed per game (2nd)
117.7 rushing yards allowed per game (18th)

Stat leaders:

QB Alex Smith has completed 64 percent of his pass attempts for 1,270 yards, with nine touchdowns and four interceptions, and a quarterback rating of 91.0.

RB Knile Davis has rushed 83 times for 352 yards, an average of 4.2 yards per carry, and has scored three touchdowns. RB Jamaal Charles has rushed 64 times for 290 yards, an average of 4.5 yards per carry, and two scores.

TE Travis Kelce has 24 receptions for 307 yards, an average of 12.8 yards per catch, and three touchdowns. WR Dwayne Bowe has 19 catches for 279 yards, an average of 14.7.