SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Observed and heard in the locker room after the Kansas City Chiefs' 22-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers:
Quarterback Alex Smith, who formerly played for the 49ers, received an enthusiastic cheer from a large group of San Francisco fans as he departed the Chiefs' locker room after the game. Smith posed for pictures with fans and one yelled, "Thank you, Alex" before Smith headed to the Chiefs' bus.
Running back Jamaal Charles rushed for 80 yards to move into second place on the Chiefs' all-time rushing list behind Priest Holmes. Charles can pass Holmes with 53 yards in Kansas City's next game on Oct. 19 against the Chargers in San Diego, but said the mark wouldn't mean much to him if the Chiefs don't win.
Defensive backs Phillip Gaines and Chris Owens appear to have avoided serious injury after they collided while covering a kick. Gaines took a hit to the head while Owens has what the Chiefs called a bruised knee.
