Matt Derrick is the lead beat writer and publisher of Chiefs Digest. He joined Chiefs Digest in 2013 and became lead beat writer in 2016. He resides in Kansas City, Missouri.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs know that during the NFL’s Wild Card Weekend, they will host the No. 6 seed at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. But until the conclusion of the Sunday night finale between Buffalo and Miami, they won’t know the identity of their opponent, which could be any of five teams. Four AFC teams have punched …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Isiah Pacheco returned to the practice field Friday for his first action since entering the league’s concussion protocol in Monday’s loss to Las Vegas. Although he’s listed as questionable for the contest, head coach Andy Reids remains hopeful his starting running back will be available against the Bengals Sunday. “He practiced today, which is under part …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Just in case you’ve been busy unwrapping presents, stuffing yourself with holiday treats and entertaining friends and family, here are our game-day live updates for the Raiders visiting the Chiefs on Christmas Day. Halftime: Raiders 17, Chiefs 7 The Chiefs missed an opportunity to put points on the board before the end of the half, with …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The revolving door in the Chiefs’ receiver room turned against Monday afternoon with Skyy Moore landing on injured reserve and Justyn Ross returning after a seven-game absence due to a suspension. Moore landing on injured reserve wasn’t a huge surprise after he left Sunday’s win over New England due to what head coach Andy Reid described …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A win is a win for Chiefs head coach Andy Reid but he saw plenty to like in his team’s 27-17 win at New England on Sunday. “That’s a tough place to play,” Reid said during his Zoom press conference with reporters Monday. “So to be able to put together points on the board with some …
In Kansas City’s narrow loss to Buffalo last week, running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire dropped a Patrick Mahomes pass along the left sideline, and it left a bitter taste in his mouth. He vowed this week to Mahomes it wouldn’t happen again. “I just told him like, even when I got the opportunity last week, opportunities this week at practice this …
Joshua Williams was an expected scratch from the Chiefs lineup Sunday morning in New England after the cornerback developed an illness overnight. The absence of Williams leaves Jaylen Watson as the primary nickel back for the Chiefs on Sunday behind starters L’Jarius Sneed and Trent McDuffie. Watson (303 snaps) and Williams have split time in that role. Rookies Nic Jones …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes did not hold back after the team’s Week 14 loss to Buffalo, criticizing the officiating crew for its handling an offensive offsides penalty against receiver Kadarius Toney. On Saturday, the NFL didn’t hold back when levying fines for their behavior. The NFL issued a $100,000 fine to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With Bryan Cook on injured reserve with an ankle sprain, the Chiefs signed veteran safety Deon Bush to the active roster Saturday while also elevating practice squad running back Deneric Prince and defensive tackle Mike Pennel for their Week 15 contest at New England. To make room for Bush on the roster, the Chiefs waived linebacker …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco won’t play against the New England Patriots Sunday after undergoing cleanup surgery on his bruised shoulder earlier this week. But the injury isn’t expected to keep Pacheco out long-term, according to head coach Andy Reid. “Pacheco had surgery on his shoulder and had some things taken out that were floaters in …
