KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs list 12 players on the initial NFL Injury Report as they prepare for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. Safety Kendrick Lewis did not practice as he recovers from a sprained ankle. Putting in a limited practice were cornerback Brandon Flowers, who missed Week Six’s game against the Oakland Raiders with a knee injury, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs offense has been inconsistent, but the unit appears set to receive a boost before Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. Tight end Anthony Fasano, who hasn’t played since suffering an ankle injury in Week Two, could return this week. “I’m pretty confident if I don’t have any setbacks,” Fasano said during Wednesday’s locker room …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs defense took home its third AFC Defensive Player of the Week on the season. Linebacker Tamba Hali earned the honor after a dominating performance of 3 ½ sacks and four tackles (three solo) in Week Six’s 24-7 win against the Oakland Raiders. On the season, Hali has 7 ½ sacks, which ranks for third-most …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Another week down, another victory notched on the Chiefs’ belt. But it’s no secret the Chiefs are primarily winning behind a defense currently tied or ranked first in numerous statistical categories, including points allowed per game (10.8), sacks (31), takeaways-giveaways (12), interceptions (10), fumble recoveries (8) and defensive touchdowns (3). While the Chiefs boast a perfect …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed rookie cornerback Vernon Kearney to the practice squad, according to Tuesday’s official NFL Transactions report. Kearney, who entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Lane with the Buffalo Bills, recently spent time with the Cleveland Browns before being released in late August. He played two seasons as a wide receiver in college …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs starting left tackle Branden Albert was in and out of Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders dealing with knee and elbow injuries. But good news surrounding his status arrived Monday during coach Andy Reid’s weekly media session. “We think he’s going to be OK,” Reid said. “It doesn’t seem to be too severe.” Starting defensive …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs entered Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders with 21 sacks through the first five games. When the final second ticked off the clock at Arrowhead Stadium, the Chiefs had 31 on the season. Ten sacks against an AFC West bitter rival. Ten sacks in a game. “That is crazy,” safety Quintin Demps …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – They came as one for a common goal; set a new world record as the loudest outdoor stadium. The recent crowd noise record of 136.6 decibels was previously established just a month ago by Seattle Seahawks fans at CenturyLink Field. While there were nervous moments at Arrowhead Stadium, it finally happened late it in the fourth …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s often said championships are won with defenses, and there’s no arguing an elite unit resides at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs defense turned in a dominating performance, notching 10 sacks and three interceptions, including a pick-six by safety Husain Abdullah, catapulting the Chiefs (6-0) to a 24-7 win over the Oakland Raiders (2-4). “The coaches believe …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs list cornerback Brandon Flowers (knee) as inactive for Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders. Flowers, who battled a knee injury in recent weeks, tweaked his other knee during Friday’s practice. He was listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report. Flowers was also inactive in Week Four against the New York Giants. Look for cornerback …
