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. -- Patrick Mahomes said Wednesday he felt comfortable throwing and could grip the football normally after bruising his passing hand in Sunday's 23-16 win over New England. “It's doing better,” Mahomes said. “A lot of the swelling has…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark gutted through Sunday's game at New England despite battling a stomach issue that kept him out of practice for two days last week, but after a downturn on Wednesday he's consulting with a…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a bruised right hand in Sunday's victory over the New England Patriots, but head coach Andy Reid says he expects his superstar to play next weekend against the Denver Broncos. “Right now…
Offense 78 snaps Quarterback Patrick Mahomes 78 (100 percent) Mahomes injured his right hand -- his throwing hand -- on his fourth snap of the game, but he never left the contest. The gunslinger still took a few deep shots, completing 3-of-4 throws…
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Patrick Mahomes injured his throwing hand in the team's 23-16 win over the Patriots Sunday, but the Chiefs quarterback remained in the contest despite the pain. “It doesn't feel great right now,” Mahomes said. “It's something…
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- After a brief detour and delay, all of the equipment belonging to the Kansas City Chiefs arrived at Gillette Stadium for the team's showdown with the New England Patriots. Head coach Andy Reid says never worried the equipment…
Chiefs defensive lineman Breeland Speaks is spending the 2019 season on injured reserve, and now he's received a four-game suspension for violation of league policy. Speaks will serve the four-game suspension while on injured reserve. That means he…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Alex Brown was walking out of one of the Chiefs' meeting rooms when defensive backs coach Sam Madison approached and told Brown what he's dreamed of hearing his entire life. “All right, it's your time,” Madison told the…
The Chiefs won't have starting running back Damien Williams on Sunday against the New England Patriots, along with a pair of cornerbacks, but defensive end Frank Clark appears a game-time decision after sitting out practice this week. Head coach Andy…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Injuries have played a significant role in the career of Spencer Ware, and it's injuries once again playing fate in reuniting the running back with the Chiefs while restoring his faith in football. “Everything happens for a…
