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. – It wasn’t a foggy Christmas Eve nor did Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo need someone to guide his sleigh but he did have a question for L’Jarius Sneed that made the cornerback want to shout out with glee. As the Chiefs went to work Monday starting to prepare for the Seattle Seahawks, Spagnuolo asked Sneed if …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Seven Chiefs landed on the AFC roster for the 2023 Pro Bowl revealed Wednesday night including five starters led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce and defensive tackle Chris Jones. Also named as starters for the AFC roster was center Creed Humphrey and punter Tommy Townsend. Left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. and left guard …
Harrison Butker ranks as the second-most accurate kicker in NFL history but his 2022 season started off on the wrong foot — literally — and it’s been a struggle for the six-year veteran to get back on track. Yet despite missing his third extra point of the season and a potential game-winning field goal try from 51 yards in Sunday’s …
No, Kansas City’s 30-24 overtime win over the Houston Texans wasn’t the cleanest of performances. Even head coach Andy Reid called it “a weird game.” Yet the contest ended in a familiar fashion with the Chiefs celebrating their seventh straight AFC West championship. That meant that despite the less-than-pristine performance, it was time to celebrate for quarterback Patrick Mahomes. “We …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs tabbed defensive tackle Chris Jones and wide receiver Kadarius Toney as questionable for the team’s game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, but it’s not an injury that landed Jones on the team’s injury report, according to head coach Andy Reid. “Chris Jones was sick today, so he didn’t practice,” Reid said. “Everybody else …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney was limited in practice again on Thursday, casting further doubt on whether he will return this weekend against the Houston Texans after missing the last three games with a hamstring injury. Head coach Andy Reid on Wednesday described Toney as “day by day,” and said he planned to evaluate the receiver …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs had a full house for Wednesday afternoon’s practice, and that includes quarterback Patrick Mahomes who was last seen limping off the field after his final play against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Mahomes said his bruised foot “felt good” after a few days of rest. “You always deal with bruises and little things in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs have a lengthy injury report ahead of their Week 13 rematch with Cincinnati but it looks like wide receiver Kadarius Toney will be the only player out when the club visits the Bengals on Sunday. Toney, who has been dealing with a tight hamstring that cropped up against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A mere five weeks ago, the Chiefs’ pass rush found itself right in the middle of the pick, tied for 14th in the NFL in bringing opposing quarterbacks to the ground. After Sunday’s 26-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams — and not mention five weeks and five wins later — the Chiefs’ defense ranks No. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster cleared the final hurdle in returning from a concussion and will be ready to go Sunday afternoon when the club hosts the Los Angels Rams, according to head coach Andy Reid. JuJu did a good job, he looked good,” Reid said after Friday’s practice. “He’ll be available.” The Chiefs will be …
