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.
Five Super Bowl appearances in 12 years ahead for the Chiefs? That's what Fox Sports' Colin Cowherd says, and the crazy thing is that it doesn't seem crazy. The 2019 season should go a long way toward determining whether Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Rookie running back Darwin Thompson touched the ball just 10 times on offense in the Chiefs' first two preseason games, but that was enough to show head coach Andy Reid he deserves a bigger portfolio and more opportunities going…
Chiefs fans and teammates alike campaigned for Johnny Robinson to earn enshrinement to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His induction was earned as one of the best safeties of the American Football League in the 1960s, but it's his life off the field…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs got one piece of good news on Thursday with safety Tyrann Matheiu a full participant in the final tuneup before Saturday's preseason game against San Francisco, but the jury remains out on the status of defensive end…
It's no mistake the Chiefs brought back De'Anthony Thomas on the same day Marcus Kemp went to injured reserve. Both are outstanding special teams players, albeit different positions. Thomas possesses return ability while Kemp offers greater size and…
Our Matt Derrick joined the Locked on Chiefs gang to discuss the return of Jared Allen, the loss of Marcus Kemp (foreshadowing the return of De'Anthony Thomas) and what to watch for in preseason game No. 3 against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday…
The Chiefs come in at No. 4 in the NFL.com preseason power rankings, coming in behind the Patriots, Rams and Saints. Here's what they say about Kansas City: "With Tyreek Hill a full go, the Kansas City offense will enter 2019 as an unholy terror. The…
The Chiefs don't face the Chargers until Week 11, which is plenty of time for the club and RB Melvin Gordon on settle their contract differences. But the Chargers open the season against Indianapolis in Week 1 and Houston in Week 3, both games in…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs didn't practice on Monday and had time off in the evening, but it didn't necessarily mean a night away from football for Patrick Mahomes. “When you’re at the house, if you're not looking at the playbook, you’re usually…
