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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs couldnt get out of their own way in a frustrating Week 2 loss in Houston, a litany of penalties, turnovers and miscues last Sunday spoiling their chance of a 2-0 start.Probably made it tough to watch film of the Jets this week, too.New York did just about everything right -- offensively, at least -- in a 37-31 victory over the Buffalo Bills.Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for 370 yards without a pick, running back Matt Forte continued his torrid start, and the Jets (1-1) finished with nearly 500 yards of total offense last week.In fact, it was hard to find any issues when New York had the ball -- all 40 minutes of it.Theyve done a great job of putting this thing together, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said of his counterpart, Todd Bowles, and Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan.Todd is steering there ship here with the players. Theyre developing into his personality, which is smart and tough.Reid should know about Bowles: They crossed paths in the 1990s in Green Bay, and Reid made him the interim defensive coordinator during his final season in Philadelphia in 2012.They play good, solid football, Reid said. Thats how they do it.Thats how the Chiefs should start doing it.They lost three fumbles last week against the Texans . They were flagged nine times for 77 yards. They were 0 for 2 in the red zone and converted just three times on third down.In short, it was anything but solid football.It comes down to lack of execution. I know you guys hate hearing that, Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith said. This past week I think every single drive we had, be it a penalty, a turnover, a negative play -- that stalls a drive. And those are hard to overcome against a good defense.As the Chiefs try to turn things around, and the Jets look to keep their momentum going, here are some of the story lines worth watching:INJURY REPORT: Jamaal Charles has been working out for weeks but has yet to be active on game day for the Chiefs. The playmaking running back tore his right ACL in Week 5 last season and Reid is making sure Charles is 100 percent before turning him loose.Meanwhile, Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall has been dealing with a slight knee sprain that he hurt against Buffalo. Marshall has nine catches for 133 yards this season.FORTES START: The Jets Matt Forte has been the workhorse out of the backfield, ranking second in the league with 196 yards on 53 carries. He also tied a career best last Thursday night when he ran for three touchdowns in a 37-31 victory at Buffalo.Theres potential for us to be, when were hitting on all cylinders, to be really, really good, Forte said of the offense. But what Ive always said about potential, its always up there. Youve just got to go up there and get it.The 30-year-old Forte needs one TD catch to join Marshall Faulk, Marcus Allen, Thurman Thomas and Herschel Walker as the only players in NFL history with 8,000 yards rushing, 4,000 yards receiving and 20 touchdown receptions in his career.REVIS ISLAND: Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis struggled mightily in Week 1 against Cincinnatis A.J. Green, then had his hands full against Buffalos Marquise Goodwin -- an abysmal start that has many wondering whether the 31-year-old has finally lost a step.Hes getting older, but hes wiser, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. I want him to get old. Im going to try to talk to you long enough that he gets old.Revis isnt the only one having issues, though. New York is ranked 26th in pass defense.FITZ FLASHES: Ryan Fitzpatrick was the AFC offensive player of the week after directing New York to a win that included 493 total yards, 28 first downs and seven drives of 56 yards or longer, all of which produced points in the red zone.Fitzpatrick finished 24 of 34 for 374 yards and a touchdown. And according to the Jets, the offense set a team record for yardage (364) by wide receivers in a game: Eric Decker (126 yards), Brandon Marshall (101), Quincy Enunwa (92) and Jalin Marshall (45).FASTER STARTS: The Chiefs have managed only a field goal in the first half of each of their first two games, and the resulting deficit has forced them to abandon their vaunted run game early.Kansas City knows that keeping up with the Jets offense will require a better start .I think its just getting in a groove, Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley said. We have to find our way earlier. 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Kerry, Just watched the shootout in the Coyotes/Leafs game and I have to ask, why was the James van Riemsdyk goal allowed to count? All of the video replays we were shown on TV were inconclusive about whether the puck had entirely crossed the line or not. COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Alaina Coates cant imagine a better post duo in the country than she has with South Carolina teammate Aja Wilson.Shell get no argument from Clemson after the two combined for 39 points, 20 rebounds, seven asissts -- mostly to each other -- and six blocks in the sixth-ranked Gamecocks 83-61 victory Thursday night.The high-low is great, Coates said. I mean, weve got the best high-low duo in the nation. The fact is were doing better getting each other the ball.And the overmatched Tigers (8-2) had little chance of preventing it as South Carolina (8-1) won its seventh straight in the rivalry series.They have a ton of weapons and theyre really tough, Clemson coach Audra Smith said. The inside game is impossible to stop.Wilson finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Coates had 19 points and 10 rebounds for her sixth double-double in nine games this season.Wilson and Coates combined for six points when South Carolina came out of the break with a 17-6 run. The Tigers (8-2) could not respond.South Carolinas rivalry win streak ties the longest in series history, matching the run Clemson had from 1996 through 2001. Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley also improved to 4-0 over her former college teammates at Virginia, Clemsons Smith.Wilson added four assists and two blocks while Coates added three assists, two steals and four of South Carolinas season-high 11 blocked shots. Kaela Davis had 17 points for South Carolina.Nelly Perry had 20 points to lead the Tigers. They lost their second in a row after opening 8-0.Clemson was shorted-handed before things started with its two leading rebounders in forward Kobi Thornton and Aliyah Collier limited by injuries. Thornton was out after hitting her head Monday night in loss to No. 25 Oregon. Collier, who averaged 7.9 rebounds this season, played just three minutes because of continuing knee problems.Smith said she expected Collier back for her next game. Thornton, who had returned from a concussion when she hit her head again, could take a bit longer.THE BIG PICTUREClemsoon: The Tigers started the season 8-0 against non-Power Five opponents.dddddddddddd The Tigers, though, have lost their past two to No. 25 Oregon (87-59) on Monday night and the rival, sixth-ranked Gamecocks. While Clemson has improved -- its already doubled its four-win season from 2015-16, it is not yet ready to consistently play toe-to-toe with its better opponents. And there are plenty of those coming up once Atlantic Coast Conference play starts next month.South Carolina: The Gamecocks certainly dont look like the team yet thats rolled to the past three Southeastern Conference titles. Their post duo of 6-foot-5 Wilson and 6-4 Coates are strong and engaged. On the perimeter, though, there are questions. Kaela Davis and Allisha Gray have looked like All-Americans sometimes and been non factors at others. Point guard Bianca Cuevas-Moore has also struggled at taking over the on-court leadership role that Khadijah Sessions handled so well the previous few years.ALL CHANGINGTalk about differing ways to win. The Gamecocks used 16 3-pointers (second best in program history) to blow past Minnesota last Sunday. This time, South Carolina made just four of 14 long-range baskets while relying on its inside advantage to defeat Clemson. Weve got a lot of ways to win, Staley said. Weve got to take advantage of them.HEY, ROOMIEStaley and Smith were roommates for a short stretch at Virginia in the late 1980s until Staleys night-owl tendencies did not mesh with Smiths early-to-bed style. Each sought more suitable people to live with. But theyve remained good friends since college and Staley was impressed with Smiths building program. Im happy for her and the program, Staley said. Even though theyre our rivals, we want to see all South Carolina teams do well.UP NEXTClemson returns home to face South Carolina State on Sunday.South Carolina closes a three-game home stand against No. 9 UCLA on Sunday. ' ' '