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 defense finished the regular-season on a red-hot streak, helping leader of the pack Tyrann Mathieu in landing the NFL's AFC defensive player of the month award on Thursday. Mathieu tallied 25 tackles in December…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs will receive a week of rest before launching their bid for Super Bowl LIV, kicking off the Divisional Round of the playoffs at 2:05 p.m. central time on Sunday, Jan. 12 at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs will host the…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs earned the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye in the AFC playoffs with an assist from the Miami Dolphins, who picked up a 27-24 victory in New England, allowing the Chiefs to move ahead of the Patriots. “All in all a…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- With the Kansas City Chiefs back in the playoffs for a fourth-straight season and nabbing a first-round bye in this year's postseason, offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy will be a popular target during this year's head coach…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs rookie safety Juan Thornhill tore his left ACL in Sunday's 31-21 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, dealing a disappointing blow to a Kansas City defense heading into the postseason. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs didn't take any chances with injuries in their season finale against the Chargers, declaring offensive lineman Andrew Wylie and defensive tackle Xavier Williams inactive against the Chargers. Wylie (ankle) and Williams…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs' red-hot defense suffered a significant loss against the Los Angeles Chargers with rookie safety Juan Thornhill leaving the game with a left knee injury. Thornhill will undergo MRI on Monday. The Chiefs fear the injury…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Miami Dolphins provided the Chiefs with a late holiday gift on Sunday, knocking off the New England Patriots and opening the door for the Chiefs to secure the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs by virtue of their 31-21 win over…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs cornerback Morris Claiborne won't play Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, but the rest of the roster remains available as the Chiefs finish out the regular season. Left guard Andrew Wylie (shoulder), defensive tackle…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs defensive tackle Xavier Williams had never suffered an injury in his football career that sidelined him long-term, so getting the official word he would return from injured reserve for the end of the season brought a smile…
