<P> The Chiefs finished at 9--7, edging out the Denver Broncos (who lost in OT to the San Francisco 49ers in the final game of the season) by divisional tiebreaker for second place in the AFC West, and making the playoffs as the sixth seed in the AFC . This was their first playoff appearance in the previous three seasons . </P> <P> On January 6, 2007, the Chiefs were soundly defeated by the Indianapolis Colts 23--8 . In the first half, the Chiefs offense failed to produce a single first down . This was the first time in the modern NFL era (post AFL--NFL merger), and the first time since 1960, that any team had been held without a first down in the first half of a playoff game . </P> <P> In 2007, Edwards' streak of losses on opening day continued as the Chiefs lost to the Houston Texans 20--3 . This loss marked the first time since the opening day of the 1970 season that the Chiefs had lost by a margin of 17 points on opening day, and was the first time in a decade that the Chiefs had been held to three points or less on opening day . The Chiefs under Edwards ended the 2007 season 4--12 with a nine - game losing streak, which tied the then - longest losing streak in the history of the Chiefs franchise . </P> <P> In the 2007 season, the Chiefs were plagued with quarterback, running back, kicker and offensive coaching controversies . Damon Huard started the season and compiled a 4--5 record . He was benched in favor of Edwards' 2006 draft choice Brodie Croyle, who split time with Huard mid-season, was injured, then finished most of the season . Croyle played in a total of nine games and did not win any . Running back Larry Johnson injured his foot mid-season and was replaced by Priest Holmes who came out of retirement late in the year and was ineffective . </P>

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