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Chiefs revolving O-line finally hits stride

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December 5th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Branden Albert is hurt, so is Jon Asamoah, and the No. 1 overall pick in last April’s draft has gone through a painful series of growing pains this season. It’s been a tough time to be a member of the Kansas City Chiefs offensive line.

Yet despite all the shuffling caused by a spate of injuries, the front five has played perhaps its best football of the season the last three weeks, which just so happen to have coincided with the offense’s best performances of the season — and a frustrating three-game losing streak.

Offensive guard Jeff Allen said the line is simply getting comfortable with coach Andy Reid’s offense. Finally, after 12 weeks of regular-season games.