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 Chiefs appear heading toward at least one more week without running back Jamaal Charles. The team listed Charles as doubtful for the second-straight game, making it unlikely he plays Sunday against the New York Jets at Arrowhead Stadium. Coach Andy Reid said Charles look good in practice Friday, but wanted to consult the team’s athletic training …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Safety Eric Berry and linebacker Tamba Hali returned to full practice Thursday, a day after the two veterans both missed practice. Coach Andy Reid described Hali’s absences as part of his normal rest schedule designed to keep him fresher for game action. Berry missed practice with what was described as a swollen knee. The team listed …
KANSAS CITY – The New York Jets offense touching down at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday might appear familiar to Kansas City fans, but offense coordinator Chan Gailey’s spread philosophy differs enough from the standard NFL offense to pose matchup challenges for the Chiefs defense. “It’s something that he’s really believed in,” Chiefs defensive coordinator Bob Sutton said about Gailey’s penchant for …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles appears closer to returning to action, but coach Andy Reid did not give any indication the All-Pro running back would make his 2016 debut against the New York Jets at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday. “Jamaal is improving by the day,” Reid said. “We’ll just keep him going here, see how …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith carries a reputation for no-mistakes play, which makes the procession of fumbles, dropped passes and poorly aimed throws on Sunday against the Houston Texans completely out of character for the team’s offense. “I’ve been thinking about it and I’d be lying if I said it still wasn’t there a little,” Smith said. “I …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The NFL’s new touchback rule setting up offenses at the 25-yard line intends to reduce the number of kick returns, but Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub wants kicker Cairo Santos to do the exact opposite. “No one wants to give up those 25 yards,” Toub said. “To me, that’s like giving up.” The NFL hoped …
A second reflection on his team’s 19-12 loss to the Houston Texans did not give Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid a more rosy outlook on how his team played Sunday. “We did some things that I thought were uncharacteristic,” Reid told the media during his weekly press conference. “Between dropped balls, penalties and assignments – it’s not the way …
Turnovers, penalties and miscues spelled doom for the Kansas City Chiefs in their 19-12 loss at the Houston Texans, digging a hole too deep to climb out of even for a team accustomed to the come-from-behind victory. Chiefs coach Andy Reid found the lack of discipline from his team frustrating. “All in all we had way too many mistakes today, …
The Kansas City Chiefs dug themselves into a hole in the first half for a second straight, but this time a second-half rally did not materialize, and the Houston Texans prevailed in a 19-12 victory at NRG Stadium The Chiefs, 1-1, fell behind the Texans, 2-0, 13-3 at halftime before climbing within a touchdown three times in the fourth quarter. …
The Chiefs did not come out as ice-cold against Houston as they did last week versus San Diego, but they did turn in another uneven first half to start week two of the 2016 season. The Chiefs are fortunate to be down just 13-3 at the half. Alex Smith finished the first half 8 of 16 for merely 53 yards, …
