KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Colts soundly defeated the Chiefs and there’s no other way to say it. However, the good news is Sunday’s contest wasn’t the one-and-done format of the playoffs and the Chiefs and Colts could very well square off against in the first round. Week 16’s 23-7 loss affords the Chiefs an opportunity to gain valuable information …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs entered Week 16 on a roll, scoring 101 combined points in the previous two games. The momentum appeared to carry on the first possession when running back Jamaal Charles scored on a 31-yard run, but then the wheels came off. Two Kansas City turnovers opened the floodgates to the Colts scoring 23 unanswered points, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – From sacks to turnovers, the overall production from the Chiefs defense reflects eye-popping statistics. And among some of the unit’s Pro Bowlers and big-name standouts, one player inconspicuously goes about his business out of the spotlight. With 25 tackles (15 solo) on the season, Chiefs right defensive end Mike DeVito doesn’t have the numbers as some …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Consider for a moment the overall strength of the AFC West. The Denver Broncos (11-3) and Chiefs (11-3) have clinched a playoff berth and are tied for the best records in the AFC. The San Diego Chargers (7-7) are still alive in the playoff chase with two games remaining in the regular season. Now toss aside …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Much like the pursuit of the AFC West title, the NFL MVP contest is a two-pony chase. Coincidentally, both leading MVP candidates come from teams vying for division supremacy with Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles. What was once considered an easy win for Manning, Charles emphatically announced his challenge after …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Week 16’s opponent offers a unique situation for the Chiefs. If the season ended today, the Chiefs have the No. 5 seed as the top wildcard and would square off against the Indianapolis Colts, who lead the AFC South as the No. 4 seed. But potentially facing off the Colts in the postseason won’t factor in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There’s an argument for both sides when it comes to resting players down the stretch after clinching a playoff spot. And the Chiefs could find themselves in that position after Week 15, leaving coach Andy Reid with a choice. “I’ve done both, gone both ways with that,” Reid said during Monday’s media session. “I have held people from …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sunday’s 45-10 victory against the Washington Redskins accomplished two things. The obvious being it snapped the Chiefs’ three-game losing streak and moved the team closer to clinching a playoff berth. “I thought it was a good win,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said during Monday’s media session. “Every win you get in the National Football League is a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs inability to sustain drives throughout the season came back to haunt them in Week 11’s 27-17 loss to the Denver Broncos. And during Monday’s media session, coach Andy Reid pointed out the team’s slow starts. “I want to make sure that I get us in the right position to start games,” Reid said. “We’re …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, who was charged Sunday with allegedly speeding and possessing a controlled substance, released a statement through the team on Wednesday. The brief statement reads: “I apologize to the Hunt family, Coach Reid, my teammates and Chiefs fans for the distraction I caused the team this week. Due to the nature of …