KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Welcome to a new phase of the NFL season for the Chiefs, or “the dance,” as coach Andy Reid called it Monday. Indeed, the Chiefs (11-5, No. 5 seed) enter the week preparing for Saturday’s Wild Card Round for a first-round playoff matchup against the Indianapolis Colts (11-5, No. 4 seed). “For us, it’s the start …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs will face the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the playoffs in Indianapolis on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 3:35 p.m. CT, the league announced. The Chiefs (11-5) enter the playoffs as the No. 5 seed, while the Colts (11-5) hold the No. 4 seed. The two teams recently squared off in Week 16 …
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, …
The Chiefs list left tackle Branden Albert, quarterback Tyler Bray, outside linebacker Justin Houston, center Eric Kush, defensive lineman Jaye Howard, linebacker Nico Johnson and offensive lineman Rishaw Johnson as inactive against the Indianapolis Colts. Outside linebacker Frank Zombo will draw another start for Houston, who hasn’t played since injuring his elbow in Week 12. Second-year offensive lineman Donald Stephenson …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sunday’s game at Arrowhead Stadium is potentially a playoff preview. The Chiefs (11-3) are currently locked in at the No. 5 seed and the Indianapolis Colts (9-5) holding at No. 4 with two games remaining in the regular season. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday the potential matchup won’t affect how the team approaches the game …
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. – The Chiefs list nine players on the initial injury report for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium. The report carries good news, as all players who have missed recent games practiced either in a limited fashion or full participation. Starting tight end Anthony Fasano (concussion, knee) returned to a full practice and appears …
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 …
