The Kansas City Chiefs moved down the field on their opening drive for a field goal, but they did so without the services of tight end Travis Kelce. Kelce’s absence didn’t get less mysterious following the Chiefs’ 37-27 win over the San Diego Chargers. Reporters asked coach Andy Reid about Kelce’s absence on the opening drive. Reid declined to comment, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs head to San Diego for the season finale against the Chargers without linebacker Justin Houston, but could have linebacker Justin March-Lillard back in time for the playoffs. The Chiefs declared Houston out for the game, ensuring the veteran misses his second-straight game while continuing to battle inflammation in his surgically repaired knee. Keeping Houston out …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs listed Spencer Ware a limited participant in practice Wednesday after the running back left the end of the Denver Broncos game Sunday night. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Ware sustained bruised ribs, but indicated he would participate in practice. Linebacker Justin Houston remained the only Chiefs player out of practice. Houston has not stepped …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs used a steady passing game and the blazing speed of Tyreek Hill building a 21-10 halftime lead over the Oakland Raiders, but the lead came with a hefty price. Tyreek Hill caught three passes for 53 yards and a touchdown and added a 78-yard punt return for a touchdown. But the sight …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Leaving points on the field continues plaguing the Kansas City Chiefs offensive, contributing to a 19-17 defeat against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that sent the team to its first loss at Arrowhead Stadium in more than a year. Chiefs coach Andy Reid remained at a loss to explain the team’s red zone struggles. “It’s probably a …
The Kansas Chiefs offense kicks off against the Carolina Panthers with quarterback Alex Smith and running back Spencer Ware back starting in the backfield, but missing starting wide receiver Jeremy Maclin. Linebacker Derrick Johnson, the only real question mark heading in the starting lineup heading into Sunday, is active and plans to start against the Panthers. The team ruled out …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs head to Carolina to take on the Panthers without wide receiver Jeremy Maclin and defensive lineman Jaye Howard, while likely delaying the return of linebacker Justin Houston at least one more week. Machin and Howard both continue battling nagging injuries. Maclin test his going injury for just two plays last week against Jacksonville before …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs game plan for the Carolina Panthers looks to include running back Spencer Ware, but the team begins preparations for this week’s road trip without starting wide receiver Jeremy Maclin and defensive lineman Jaye Howard. “We’ll take them day-by-day and just see how they do,” Reid said. New additions to the Chiefs injury report include …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs coach said he expects quarterback Alex Smith to return to he lineup this weekend when his team travels to meet the Carolina Panthers. “He’ll be back in, as long as there’s no setbacks,” Reid said. But while Smith may be back, doubt remains regarding injuries to running back Spencer Ware and wide receiver Jeremy …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith will be on the sidelines Sunday when they face the Jacksonville Jaguars at Arrowhead Stadium, but he won’t be the only starter out of action. In addition to Smith, the Chiefs plan to lineup without starting running back Spencer Ware and left guard Parker Ehinger in addition to backup cornerback D.J. White. …