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Chiefs not allowing Titans much breathing room

Alex Smith, Jurrell Casey

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) calls a play against the Tennessee Titans in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Lined up for the Titans is defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (99). (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

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The Chiefs are well on their way to 5-0, and they’re doing it with a suffocating defense.

The Jake Locker-less Titans didn’t move at all early, going three-and-out on their first five possessions. But even when they did threaten, the Chiefs stood up.

A 64-yard drive (which represents the bulk of their 83 yards) ended with nothing when the Chiefs stuffed running back Jackie Battle on fourth-and-goal. The goal-line stand also included Titans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick completing a pass to himself (at least he plays for his own team).

The Chiefs are playing efficiently with the ball, and quarterback Alex Smith has completed a pair of deep balls to Donnie Avery (who has 91 of their 190 yards through the air).

It’s not much to look at, but they’re up 13-0 at the half, and it counts.