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.
The Kansas City Chiefs looked like a team that lost its way heading to the bye in week five, coming off a blowout loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and struggling to find its rhythm on both sides of the ball. What a different a month makes. Now the Chiefs stand 6-2, heading to Carolina with an opportunity to move to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Linebacker Justin Houston, asked how he expects to play after the Kansas City Chiefs added him to their active roster this week, uttered the words Kansas City Chiefs fans waited to hear since the All-Pro limped off the field in New England during last year’s playoff loss. “I expect what I normally do: Dominate,” Houston said. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin and defensive end Jaye Howard did not practice for the second-straight day, putting the prospects for both players lining up Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars in doubt. Howard’s chances of playing appear the highest. The defensive end did not practice two days last week as the team provided rest for his …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When asked questions about NFL rules designed to protect quarterbacks, the eyes of Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid shows a flicker of apprehension and calculation, trying to find the fine line where speaking truth to power doesn’t incur the wrath of league rules that protect officials too. “You can answer that question and it won’t cost …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs activated linebacker Justin Houston to the active roster ahead of Wednesday’s deadline to remove the veteran from the physically unable to perform list or place him on injured reserve. Coach Andy Reid showed no determination, however, what role, if any, the team carves for him the game plan against the Carolina Panthers this week. “Obviously …
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. — Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson received the team’s nomination for the annual Salute to Service Award, which recognizes NFL players, coaches, personnel and alumni who demonstrate commitment to honoring and supporting the military community. Johnson’s nomination highlights his time spent working with military-based charities and programs inspired by his father’s military service. Wayne Johnson earned a Navy Commendation Medal for …
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 tight end Travis Kelce didn’t wait to arise from the ground before letting all 70,000-plus people at Arrowhead Stadium know he thought himself the victim of pass interference by Jaguars cornerback Prince Amukamara. “I just lost it,” Kelce said following the game, which ended for him after his ejection for two unsportsmanlike fouls on the same play. With 11 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On a day when the Kansas City Chiefs offense didn’t find its rhythm and the defensed found itself gashed for more than 200 yards rushing, the Chiefs kicking game provided the winning margin in 19-14 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday. Kicker Cairo Santos finished a perfect four-for-four on field goals, including a …
