Chiefs Defense Dominant in Opener

Kansas City Chiefs running back Cyrus Gray (32) rushes for yardage between Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jason Babin (58) and defensive tackle Tyson Alualu (93) during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Alex Smith threw two early touchdown passes, Kansas City’s defense dominated all day and the Chiefs began the Andy Reid era with a 28-2 victory at Jacksonville.

Jamaal Charles ran for 77 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game with a quadriceps injury, but that was about the only negative for the Chiefs.

Jacksonville advanced past its own 36-yard line just once, a stunning display of offensive futility for the rebuilding franchise. The Jaguars finished with 178 yards, but for most of the game were challenging the team low of 117 yards set last year against Houston.

It was just the Chiefs second season-opening win in the last eight years and their first on the road since 2002 at Cleveland.