Yes, that was big Dontari Poe plowing over the goal line in last Sunday's 33-3 win over San Diego, which got the Chiefs back to .500 and into the thick of the AFC playoff hunt. The sight of Poe doing his touchdown dance was certainly memorable, but more important to Kansas City's four-game win streak has been the ability of unheralded running backs Charcandrick West and Spencer Ware to carry the load after Jamaal Charles's season-ending knee injury. West ran for 276 yards and three touchdowns — and caught nine passes for 136 yards and another score — during the three-game stretch to start the win streak. [...] when it comes to running backs, once one of the game's marquee positions, the Chiefs' approach to the position has followed a league-wide trend: By the nature of the position, running backs are prone to injuries, and their shelf life tends to be just a few years even when they stay healthy. West was an undrafted free agent out of Abilene Christian who toiled on the practice squad, and earned a roster spot mostly because he could play special teams. Jeremy Maclin, Chris Conley and Albert Wilson would replace him in kickoff and punt return duties, special teams coach Dave Toub said.
Chiefs Keep Grinding Away With Unheralded Running Backs
By DAVE SKRETTA, AP Sports Writer, San Antonio Express-News: World
Wed, 11/25/2015 - 4:06pm
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