CHARLOTTE, N.C.
With Alex Smith’s demoralizing overthrow of Chris Conley in the end zone and Ross Travis flubbing of Smith’s pass on the next play, the Chiefs had botched their best, and maybe last, chance to get back in range of the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium.
It was 17-6 in the fourth quarter after Cairo Santos’ measly second field goal on a day the Chiefs offense showed no sign of being able to concoct a touchdown on offense and, in fact, never did.
Just as you were pondering the explanations and ramifications of this brewing Chiefs loss, though, safety Eric Berry still was vehemently suggesting otherwise on the sideline.