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 entire Kansas City Chiefs roster stood on the sidelines linked arm in arm during the national anthem ahead of the team’s season opener against the San Diego Chargers. Cornerback Marcus Peters stood at the end of the line, holding his right arm extended above his head with has hand forming a fist. “I was just …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The best thing that can be said for the Chiefs 21-3 halftime deficit to the San Diego Chargers — it could be a whole lot worse. The Chargers dominating the first half, controlling the clock, the ball and outplaying the Chiefs at every turn. Everything appeared to start well for the Chiefs, who after a promising …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs ruled running back Jamaal Charles officially out for the first game of the season against San Diego, listing him among the inactive players for the game. Also inactive for the Chiefs: quarterback Tyler Bray, wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas, cornerbacks KeiVarae Russell and Kenneth Acker, offensive lineman Bryan Witzmann and defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches. Charles …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs swept the Chargers a season ago, stifling the San Diego offense, but it should no be as easy this time around. The Chargers look ready to rebound and put a disappointing 2015 season behind them. Quarterback Philip Rivers sounds optimistic, and has some of his best weapons back available. But the Chiefs enter the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs dug themselves into a 1-5 hole beginning the season a year ago, and veteran linebacker Derrick Johnson wants nothing to do with another slow start. “I think responding to adversity and starting fast,” Johnson said when asked that his team’s defense needs to prove Sunday against the San Diego Chargers in the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs released linebacker Dezman Moses to reduce their roster to 53 players before Sunday’s season opener against San Diego. The roster exemption for safety Eric Berry expired Saturday, requiring the Chiefs to make a move to clear space for the veteran safety. Berry reported to camp late following a holdout, allowing the Chiefs extra time …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs look doubtful to have running back Jamaal Charles on the field Sunday against San Diego, according to the team’s Friday practice report. The team listed Charles as doubtful for the game and limited in practice. Coach Andy Reid called it unlikely Charles would play Sunday. “Jamaal’s probably not going to play,” Reid said. Reid …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs don’t start the season against an AFC opponent very often, but the last matchup remains a memorable game in franchise lore. Arrowhead Stadium hosted the second game of a Monday Night Football double header against San Diego Sept. 13, 2010. The game kicked off at 9:20 p.m. local time. Jamaal Charles scored on a 56-yard …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On third and two a year ago, Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith probably would not have even tried throwing a deep pass down the sideline to Chris Conley. “Trust – that’s a trust play right there,” Conley said after the team’s second preseason game against Los Angeles. “That’s something that you can’t really see straight at the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs reported no significant injury updates Thursday. Linebacker Tamba Hali did not practice for personal reasons, but it is not related to his recovery from an offseason knee procedure. He was listed as limited participant on Wednesday. Running back Jamaal Charles (knee) again appeared as a limited participant. Cornerback Phillip Gaines (knee) and Charcandrick West (elbow) …
