Author: Matt Derrick
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 and Titans reached the AFC Championship game in parts thanks to big moments from key role players in last week's Divisional Round contests. Chiefs safety Dan Sorensen came up with two special teams stops against Houston…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs fell behind by double-digits in the first half of the AFC Championship game against Tennessee but the highlight-reel play of quarterback Patrick Mahomes the put Kanas City ahead 21-17 at halftime. Mahomes finished the…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs list defensive tackle Chris Jones as questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Tennessee Titans and head coach Andy Reid is taking wait-and-see approach with Jones and his right calf injury. "I'm going…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Andy Reid sees The Question coming. After spending 21 seasons as a head coach in the NFL – with seven of those including a trip to the conference championship game – he knows when The Question will come. Why can't Andy Reid win…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Damien Williams sat motionless in his locker the Chiefs game at Tennessee in Week 10. His team lost 35-32, and the Titans scored a key touchdown off his second-quarter fumble. Williams was oblivious to the commotion around him as…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Bruising Tennessee running back Derrick Henry left a mark on Chiefs head coach Andy Reid thanks to his 344 rushing yards in his last two games against Kansas City. That punishment reminds him of another Titans running back with…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones remained on the sidelines Thursday but head coach Andy Reid didn't rule out the possibility of the veteran practicing on Friday or playing Sunday's AFC Championship game Sunday against…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A restrained Patrick Mahomes faced Tennessee back in Week 10 of the regular season in his first game back from dislocated kneecap, but the Titans won't be so fortunate in this Sunday's AFC Championship Game, the quarterback said…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones did not practice Wednesday as the Chiefs began preparations to host Tennessee in the AFC Championship game. Head Coach Andy Reid did not rule out Jones playing Sunday. “He's getting better,”…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs still hope they have two more games to play this season, but that hasn't stopped betting oddsmakers from installing Patrick Mahomes and company as the favorites for the 2021 Super Bowl. The Chiefs rank as 7-1 favorites…
