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Throwback Thursday: A look back at Chiefs’ lone loss to Washington

#TBT To the #Chiefs’ lone loss to the Washington Football Team, a clash between Joe Theismann and Bill Kenney in 1983. | from @TheJohnDillon

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An absolutely crucial game for the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6, their tilt against Washington Football Team could be a make-or-break moment in their 2021 campaign. Sitting below .500 with a paltry 2-3 record, Sunday’s game against Washington will be their chance to get back on track after losing three of their last four contests.

Intrigue abounds from multiple angles with the Chiefs’ season in the balance, from Andy Reid facing one of his former assistants in Ron Rivera, to the rebuilt offensive line’s matchup against a stout Washington front four. There’s also a history between the teams that goes deeper than the blockbuster 2018 Alex Smith trade.

Kansas City has an all-time record of 9-1 against Washington, and they’ll look to earn their 10th win in their first game at FedEx Field since 2013. The lone blemish against Washington was a 27-12 loss in 1983 when Bill Kenney and Joe Theismann were under center for a mid-September clash that was as weird as they come. The Chiefs scored all 12 of their points in the game in the first half on the strength of four Nick Lowery field goals, including three in the second quarter. Kenney had 330 yards on 46 attempts for Kansas City but was held scoreless in the loss, throwing two interceptions. Kenney was also sacked five times in a defensive showcase for Washington that gave them the momentum needed to pull out the win.

Theismann was far from perfect in that particular game too, managing to avoid being sacked, but only completing just 12-of-27 passes for 153 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. Washington’s second-half surge where they scored 27 unanswered points to put Kansas City away marked the first time they had beat the Chiefs after two losses in their initial meetings in the 1970s.

This is by no means the most ingrained rivalry in the NFL, but the Washington Football Team is sure to be hungry for their second win against Kansas City to help get the historical matchup back to respectable on paper. Without their starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, Washington will have an uphill battle against 2018 MVP Patrick Mahomes, but should have ample opportunities to gash the Chiefs’ defense in the run game.

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D’Brickashaw Ferguson among 10 ex-Jets eligible for 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced that 130 modern-era nominees, including 10 former Jets, would be eligible for the Class of 2021.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced that 130 Modern-Era nominees are eligible for the Class of 202l. A total of 10 ex-Jets are eligible, headlined by former OT D’Brickashaw Ferguson.

Retiring following the 2015 season, Ferguson is one of 14 first-year eligible nominees. That list also includes Peyton Manning, Calvin Johnson, Steven Jackson, Charles Tillman and Charles Woodson.

Occupying the left side of the offensive line for over a decade, Ferguson was a model of consistency. Across 10 seasons, Ferguson played in 160 straight games, never missing one. In fact, he played 10,707 out of 10,708 possible snaps, missing just one his entire career.

Another ex-Jet who is eligible is John Abraham, who is one of the best pass-rushers in franchise history. Nearly 15 years after trading him, the Jets haven’t come close to replicating his production off the edge, which included 53.5 sacks in green and white.

James Hasty played in 111 games for Gang Green from 1988-94 at the cornerback position. His career didn’t take off until he moved on to Kansas City, where he earned two Pro Bowl selections and All-Pro honors.

The remaining seven were footnotes in Jets’ history, but some played a pivotal role in the organization’s success. Alan Faneca, who is known more for his time in Pittsburgh, spent two seasons with Gang Green but helped the team reach the 2009 AFC Championship Game with his play in the trenches.

Nick Lowery finished out his career with Gang Green from 1994-96 after serving as the Chiefs’ primary kicker for 13 seasons. Lorenzo Neal played one season for Gang Green in 1997, starting all 16 games at fullback. Matt Turk punted in the NFL across 16 seasons and was New York’s legman for the 2002 season.

Derrick Mason, one of the better receivers of his generation, was one of the worst free agent signings in Jets history. He complained about the offense and was later demoted to the scout team; his tenure in New York lasted just two months. Josh Cribbs played just one season for the Jets in 2013; he was known more for his return abilities in Cleveland.

Finally, Tim McDonald never suited up for the Jets, but he was on Rex Ryan’s coaching staff as the team’s defensive backs coach from 2013-14.

After a large cutdown process, the Class of 2021 will be announced the day before Super Bowl 55 in Tampa, Florida.