Source: www.mysanantonio.com --- Wednesday, December 02, 2015
(AP) — When he gazes across the line on Sunday, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr will see one of the most dominant defenses in the NFL over the past month of the season. Chiefs pass rusher Justin Houston is day to day with a hyperextended left knee, team trainer Rick Burkholder said Wednesday. [...] while the injury is not as serious as initially feared, it is possible that the All-Pro pass rusher will miss the matchup between AFC West rivals. Houston, who signed a $101 million deal in the offseason, was hurt during last weekend's win over Buffalo when a teammate accidentally leg-whipped him while chasing a play. Houston lay on the ground for several minutes before he was helped to the sideline and into the locker room. The Chiefs (6-5) have ridden a five-game winning right into the playoff mix in part because of their defense, which has allowed just 290 yards per game during the streak. The second-year linebacker was starting to show why Kansas City made him a first-round pick when he tweaked his back during pregame warmups in San Diego. [...] there is a big difference between Carr having to star down Ford — with his 1 1/2 career sacks — and Houston, who is second only to J.J. Watt with 56 sacks since he entered the league. ...
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