Author: Matt Derrick
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 Patrick Mahomes era with the Chiefs couldn’t have started much better, with the 22-year-old wunderkind taking AFC Offensive Player of Week honors in just his second NFL start. "It helped that a I had a lot of guys that played…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs started another week – and a new month – without safety Eric Berry on the practice field, and head coach Andy Reid said when the veteran returns depends largely on Berry's input. “Everybody works together so I don't…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs tight ends Travis Kelce, Demetrius Harris and Alex Ellis visited the North Kansas City Fire Department Tuesday afternoon as part of the club's efforts to recognize local first responders while also honoring the memory of…
Grueling days, sleepless nights, unrelenting pressure and endless study: Chiefs guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif balanced it all to become…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs activated tight Demetrius Harris on Tuesday, clearing space by waiving offensive lineman Ike Boettger. Harris missed the team's Week 1 38-28 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers while serving a one-game suspension for…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Patrick Mahomes only had to complete 15 passes on his way to 256 yards through the air with four touchdowns, so head coach Andy Reid didn't have to comb his way through too many plays to name a couple that stood out in the Chiefs'…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- With edge rushers Justin Houston and Dee Ford healthy once again and second-round draft pick Breeland Speaks joining the mix, the Chiefs defense depends on its front seven putting heat on opposing quarterbacks this season to…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Tyreek Hill's claim as the fastest player in the NFL got a boost on Sunday not once but twice as the Chiefs playmaker posted the top two speeds on plays during the team's 38-28 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Hill hit 21.78…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs' 38-28 Week 1 win over the Los Angeles Chargers provided the first true glimpse at the team's depth, particularly on the defensive side of the ball, and how head coach Andy Reid's team may handle substitution patterns…
The season opener for the Chiefs expected to serve as the coming out party for quarterback Patrick Mahomes, but it quickly turned into a confirmation of wide receiver Tyreek Hill as one of the league's elite playmakers in the team's 38-28 win over…
