Kansas City Chiefs vs. Oakland Raiders: 3 Keys for Chiefs in the Second Half

This is a huge rivalry game for the Kansas City Chiefs and so far they are in total control going into the second half against the Oakland Raiders.

A huge defensive touchdown and a much better second quarter from Matt Cassel has netted them a 14-0 lead.

Here are three keys for the Chiefs heading into the second half to make sure they keep the pressure on.

1. Stop the Stupid Penalties

It took 10 minutes to play the first 20 seconds of this game because of all the penalties. Twelve men in a huddle and a false start right after an encroachment penalty is just stupid.

This is a loud and rowdy crowd, so the Chiefs have to be sharp if they want to keep from giving this game away.

2. Hey, Thomas Jones, North/South Okay?

Kansas City's offense has been anemic to start the game and there's plenty of fault to go around, but their running game needs a lot of work. Thomas Jones keeps getting caught going sideways and he's just not fast enough to do that.

At least run up the field and get a couple of yards instead of nothing.

3. The Screen Plays Are Not Working

Oakland's secondary hasn't done a great job of containing Bowe or Breaston. Keep looking their way until the Raiders can figure out a way to stop it, because the one thing they are having some success with is stopping the screen play.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.