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 Kansas City Chiefs used timely turnovers to slow down the high-scoring New Orleans Saints while relying on their own methodical ground-and-pound offense to hammer out a 27-21 victory at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs yielded Saints quarterback Drew Brees 367 passing yards, ending their 17-game regular season streak of not allowing a 300-yard passing game. But …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Spencer Ware tallied 104 yards on the ground and through the air in the first half, while safety Daniel Sorensen collected an interception for a touchdown return and a sack on Drew Brees, driving the Kansas City Chiefs to a 21-7 halftime lead over the New Orleans Saints. Saints quarterback Drew Brees drove his team 80 yards …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Running back Jamaal Charles plans to play for the Chiefs against the New Orleans Saints Sunday. The running back participated in drills on the field with quarterback Alex Smith before receiving the all-go to lineup today. But don’t expect Charles to play much more than he did a week ago against the Oakland Raiders, when Charles …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs passed tests from Philip Rivers, Ben Roethlisberger and Derek Carr with mixed results, but the toughest examination for coach Andy Reid’s pass defense takes place Sunday against New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, leader of the league’s top aerial assault. “I don’t have enough good things to say about him,” Reid said …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Justin March-Lillard heading to injured reserve this week opens up a new competition for the starting role as inside linebacker alongside veteran Derrick Johnson. Johnson indicated Thursday that Sam Barrington would likely get first crack at the job. “You got Sam that’s stepping in for Justin March,” Johnson said. “You got Ramik Wilson who’s played right, so …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles is questionable for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday, but coach Andy Reid expects to have his All-Pro back available. “Jamaal’s knee had a little bit of swelling in it yesterday,” Reid said. “We’re just taking it down for today, but we think everything will be …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Quarterback Alex Smith and the Kansas City Chiefs offense showed a different look in beating the Oakland Raiders, and he hopes his team keep up its appearance against the New Orleans Saints Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. “We had different types of looks, different types of runs and passes, how many guys touch the football and Sunday …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs cornerback Phillip Gaines returned to practice Thursday, providing optimism the team may have one of its key secondary defenders against the high-powered New Orleans Saints passing attack visiting Arrowhead Stadium Sunday. Gaines left the team’s week six game against Oakland after developing inflammation in his surgically repaired left knee. It’s the latest temporary setback for …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Justin Houston’s return to practice for the Chiefs provided a highlight for the team, but season-ending injuries to two defensive starters and uncertainty with a third puts the Chiefs into shuffle mode in preparations for the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. The team placed defensive lineman Allen Bailey and inside linebacker Justin-March Lillard …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Quarterback Alex Smith built his brand as an athletic quarterback with wheels, scrambling out of the pocket away from pressure for big gains or using the run-option to keep defenses honest, but this season he has just 15 yards rushing through five games. It’s a mystery even to Smith himself. “I don’t know, it’s tough,” Smith said. …
