MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Observed and heard in the locker room after the Kansas City Chiefs' 34-15 win over the Miami Dolphins:
McKnight in the dark: Running back Joe McKnight, who wound up leading the Chiefs in receptions with six, receiving yards with 64 and touchdowns with two, said he had no idea he would be featured in the game plan. His involvement became necessary when the Chiefs deactivated the injured Jamaal Charles.
Smith having fun: Cornerback Sean Smith enjoyed his return to Miami. He had a strong game against his former team. “A real good time,’’ said Smith, who got into a spirited discussion with a group of Dolphins fans in the end zone toward the end of the game. “I felt like it was a home game to me.’’
Solid on third down: The Chiefs had their second straight big game on third down, offensively. They converted 9-of-16 third-down plays mostly because they were able to avoid a lot of long-distance situations. “Against a defense like that, you put yourself in third and eight, nine, 10, and it’s a long day,’’ quarterback Alex Smith said.
