Chiefs' Peyton Hillis gives Romeo Crennel ball after scoring on emotional day

2:20PM EST December 2. 2012 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs players clearly realize just how difficult today is for their head coach, Romeo Crennel, who witnessed linebacker Jovan Belcher committing suicide Saturday at the team's facility.

Running back Peyton Hillis bulled his way into the end zone for a 2-yard touchdown on the Chiefs' opening drive. Hillis went to both knees, raised his arms and face upward, then jogged to the sideline with the ball clutched in his arms.

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Hillis headed straight for Crennel, handed the ball to his coach, and they hugged.

The touchdown was the first for the Chiefs on a game-opening drive since late in the 2010 season.

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Jovan Belcher warms up prior to the Oct. 27 game against the Ravens.  Ed Zurga, AP
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Chiefs inside linebacker Jovan Belcher during the Sept. 30 game against the Chargers.  Ed Zurga, AP
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Jovan Belcher celebrates a sack of Ravns quarterback Joe Flacco during their Jan. 9, 2011, AFC wild-card playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium.  Dilip Vishwanat, Getty Images
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Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is hit by Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher in the 2011 AFC wild-card playoff game  Dilip Vishwanat, Getty Images
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Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher, right, tries to tackle Dolphins running back Reggie Bush.  John Rieger, US Presswire
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Jovan Belcher stands on the field during a game against the Raiders on Sept. 20, 2009.  Jamie Squire, Getty Images
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Jovan Belcher, left, and Tysyn Hartman enter the field for the Nov. 1 game against the Chargers.  Donald Miralle, Getty Images
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Jovan Belcher on the field before playing the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field.  Charles LeClaire, US Presswire
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Jed Collins, left, of the Saints tries to get past the Chiefs' Jovan Belcher on Sept. 23.  Chris Graythen, Getty Images
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Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd is tackled by Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher.  Jake Roth, US Presswire
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Jovan Belcher runs on the Arrowhead Stadium field during the Chiefs' game against the Browns on Dec. 20, 2009.  Jamie Squire, Getty Images
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Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher (59) and cornerback Stanford Routt (26) knock Buccaneers running back Doug Martin out of bounds on Oct. 14.  Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP

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    • Jovan Belcher warms up prior to the Oct. 27 game against the Ravens.
    • Chiefs inside linebacker Jovan Belcher during the Sept. 30 game against the Chargers.
    • Jovan Belcher celebrates a sack of Ravns quarterback Joe Flacco during their Jan. 9, 2011, AFC wild-card playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium.
    • Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is hit by Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher in the 2011 AFC wild-card playoff game
    • Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher, right, tries to tackle Dolphins running back Reggie Bush.
    • Jovan Belcher stands on the field during a game against the Raiders on Sept. 20, 2009.
    • Jovan Belcher, left, and Tysyn Hartman enter the field for the Nov. 1 game against the Chargers.
    • Jovan Belcher on the field before playing the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field.
    • Jed Collins, left, of the Saints tries to get past the Chiefs' Jovan Belcher on Sept. 23.
    • Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd is tackled by Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher.
    • Jovan Belcher runs on the Arrowhead Stadium field during the Chiefs' game against the Browns on Dec. 20, 2009.
    • Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher (59) and cornerback Stanford Routt (26) knock Buccaneers running back Doug Martin out of bounds on Oct. 14.
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