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. — With the New England Patriots sitting on a 2-9 record with no realistic shot at the playoffs, many Chiefs fans have wondered if the team’s Week 15 visit to the Patriots may get flexed out of the Monday Night Football schedule. Don’t reschedule your watch parties quite yet, says an NFL official. Mike North, vice president …
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense righted the ship Sunday in a 31-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, including a season-high 17 second-half points. “Yeah, it felt like we were moving the ball,” head coach Andy Reid said in his postgame press conference. “Even down towards the end, you’re up by 14 points, so they’re still within striking distance …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Wide receiver Richie James makes his return to the Chiefs after an eight-game absence, and a familiar foe on the Las Vegas Raiders will play in Sunday’s matchups despite a knee injury. The return of James was expected after he was a full participant during practice this week and did not appear on the injury report. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The smiles and laughs coming from Richie James in the locker room after Friday’s practice belies the focus and hunger driving the 28-year-old receiver as he anticipates his return after an eight-game absence. I’ve been ready,” James said Friday at his locker, his tone turning more serious when asked what it’s been like rehabbing from an …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs will be out two of their receivers Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders after the club ruled out Kadarius Toney, adding a hip injury to his status on the injury report. Toney developed some discomfort in his hip during practice Friday, a source told Chiefs Digest. With the hip still bothering him Saturday morning, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When the Chiefs visit the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday afternoon, they will be without the services of running back Jerick McKinnon and wide receiver Mecole Hardman, according to head coach Andy Reid who ruled both players out Friday afternoon. “As far as injuries go, McKinnon will be listed as out with a groin strain,” Reid said. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In his last two games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Marquez Valdes-Scantling experienced the thrill of diving into the end zone for a 46-yard touchdown in a win over the Los Angeles Chargers along with the disappointment of dropping a potential touchdown catch that could have lifted the Chiefs Monday Night over the Philadelphia Eagles. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Despite a 17-7 lead at halftime and another stifling defensive performance, the Chiefs picked up their second loss in three games as the Philadelphia Eagles claimed a 21-17 victory in a rematch of last season’s Super Bowl opponents. Monday night’s loss echoed recurring themes from the first half of the season as the Chiefs committed seven …
