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.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes returned to the practice field Wednesday as he continues progressing through the NFL’s concussion protocols with optimism persisting he will be ready to play in Sunday’s AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills. Head coach Andy Reid said Mahomes “looked good” in the limited duties he took part in on Wednesday. The Chiefs listed initially listed …
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and safety Tyrann Mathieu added to their string of postseason honors on Monday with their inclusion on both the All-NFL and All-AFC teams as voted by the Pro Football Writers of America. It’s the third All-NFL honor for Kelce and second for Mathieu from the writers’ group. The Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts led the …
Moments after Chiefs backup quarter Chad Henne lofted an interception into the hands of Cleveland safety Karl Joseph, the Kansas City defense led by Tyrann Mathieu took the field with one objective in mind. “It’s all about making a stop,” Mathieu said. “I think anytime you get in the game, it gets critical, the score gets tight, it’s all about …
The most pivotal moment in Kansas City’s 22-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Sunday’s AFC Divisional Round playoff didn’t take occur during the game. It happened Saturday night when the team’s coaches and quarterbacks discussed the game plan, deciding what they liked for certain game situations, such as needing a fourth-and-inches conversion near midfield with 1:14 left to play …
The Kansas City Chiefs took a deep sigh of relief Sunday evening after watching quarterback Patrick Mahomes wobble off the field during the team’s 22-17 win over the Cleveland Browns in the Divisional Round of the AFC Playoffs. Although the Chiefs reported Mahomes underwent an evaluation for a concussion during the game, head coach Andy Reid never used that word …
The Chiefs will be without the services of wide receiver Sammy Watkins and linebacker Willie Gay in Sunday’s Divisional Round matchup with the Cleveland Browns but head coach Andy Reid holds out the option that running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire could return from a high-ankle sprain. “A couple of days ago he moved around real well,” Reid said of Edwards-Helaire, who …
Special teams plays can put an NFL team through a roller coaster of emotions, and Chiefs coordinator Dave Toub needs to look no further than to last year’s Divisional Round playoff game between the Chiefs and the Houston Texans. A blocked Dustin Colquitt punt and a muffed punt by Tyreek Hill helped the Texans build a 24-0 lead over the …
It was nearly full attendance at practice Wednesday for the Chiefs as the club prepares for its Division Round playoff matchup with the Cleveland Browns. Only wide receiver Sammy Watkins (calf), linebacker Willie Gay (ankle) and cornerback Rashad Fenton (foot/ankle) sat out practice for the team’s opening playoff game. Watkins tweaked his calf during the team’s Week 16 win over …
Less than 24 hours after sustaining a fractured left femur and undergoing surgery at a local hospital, Chiefs cornerback Deandre Baker was back at the team’s training complex and starting the road to recovery that he hopes will land him in the Kansas City backfield for the 2021 season. Head coach Andy Reid says he’s happy to see the former …
Kanas City’s season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers had the feel of the final game of the preseason rather than the final game of the regular season for head coach Andy Reid, who used the opportunity to rest many of his starters while getting much-needed experience for backups and younger players. That meant plenty of work for the 36 …
