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. -- For Chiefs offensive lineman Andrew Wylie, Sunday night's game against Cincinnati marked his first NFL start, and with it came the fulfillment of a goal that started back on the family farm in Midland, Michigan. “This was the…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt seemed to find every imaginable way to rumble around and through – or even hurdle over – would-be tacklers on his way to three touchdowns Sunday night in 45-10 win against Cincinnati, yet he credits…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- With another 300-yard passing game and four more touchdowns in Sunday night's victory against Cincinnati, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes continued tearing up record books and exceeding his own sky-high expectations. “You think…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs coach Andy Reid picked up the 200th win in his NFL head coaching career with his team's 45-10 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, but he didn't seem to treat Sunday night's victory any differently than the first…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Cornerback Tremon Smith took some ribbing from his teammates after getting tackled from behind at the end of a 97-yard kick return last Sunday against New England. The Chiefs could joke about the play since three plays later…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill said he thought about flashing his famous peace sign celebration after his 75-yard touchdown catch against the Patriots Sunday night toward the group of fans who heckled him in the end zone…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Center Mitch Morse won't play Sunday night when the Cincinnati Bengals visit Arrowhead Stadium, and linebacker Justin Houston appears likely to miss his second-straight game as well. But the other half dozen banged up Chiefs on…
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Just like in his memorable primetime debut two weeks ago in Denver, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes didn't look scintillating in the first half against New England Sunday night. But his second half performance lit up the…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Foxborough, Massachusetts, Police Department has identified the New England Patriots fan who allegedly threw a beer at Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill and plan to file charges, according to WBZ-TV in Boston. The station…
You could tell from the reaction on the field during and after the play that Chiefs LB Breeland Speaks though Tom Brady had unloaded the football, which is why he let up. It’s a great coaching moment — and more fuel for the fire regarding the new…
