KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Anticipation built throughout Arrowhead Stadium during pregame introductions before the Chiefs hosted the Denver Broncos. The Chiefs wore red-on-red uniforms, which are reserved for special occasions, and Thursday night was indeed extraordinary. Offensive players took the field first as a group, leaving no doubt the defense would be introduced individually. One-by-one, the starters took the field as …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles quietly dressed at his locker, fully aware a throng of media waited behind him following Thursday night’s game. Charles had moments of greatness, including rushing for 125 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. But he knew the reporters weren’t there to address that production against the Denver Broncos. Charles lost …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ inactive list for Thursday night’s game against the Denver Broncos carries no surprises. The Chiefs list quarterback Aaron Murray, rookie cornerback Steven Nelson, outside linebacker Dezman Moses, offensive lineman Jeff Allen, tight end Brian Parker, wide receiver Frankie Hammond Jr., and rookie defensive end Rakeem Nunez-Roches as inactive. Allen (knee) was listed as probable …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – He is in decline, some declare. His passes are no longer crisp and are wounded ducks, they add. But the facts can’t be ignored despite the detractors around the league. Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning holds a 13-1 career record (.929 win percentage), including the playoffs, and has six straight wins against the Chiefs since joining …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ offensive line passed the initial test against the formidable front seven of the Houston Texans in Week 1. Making the entire unit’s performance against the Texans even more impressive surrounded a new starter at every position from the 2014 season. Donald Stephenson drew the start at left tackle, Ben Grubbs at left tackle, rookie …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The stories of Chiefs rookie center Mitch Morse’s pregame routine while in college are no secret. Morse would throw up before kickoff, as Missouri coach Gary Pinkel on Monday afternoon reminded the school’s beat writers. “Pinkel said Morse ‘gets really, really nervous before games. Usually he was hurling into the trash can,’” David Morrison of The …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are on track to be at full strength for Thursday night’s game against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs list all 14 players, including wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (back) and right tackle Eric Fisher (ankle), as probable and participating fully in practice on Wednesday’s injury report. Fisher’s availability, however, will depend on …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs rookie cornerback Marcus Peters enjoyed a solid outing in Week 1, totaling seven tackles (five solo), an interception and three passes defenses. Peters brings energy and his performance proved worthy of compliments from coach Andy Reid. “He works hard,” Reid said. “His challenge will just be not on that front, but he’s young in the business, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (back) returned to a full practice Tuesday ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Denver Broncos. Also returning to a full practice after being limited on Monday are safety Husain Abdullah (quad) and rookie linebacker D.J. Alexander (hamstring). Starting outside linebacker Tamba Hali (neck) was limited Tuesday for a second straight …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs hit the practice field Tuesday afternoon in shorts and helmet for the only full-team workout ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Denver Broncos. And one key player, right tackle Eric Fisher, was warming up and stretching during the portion of practice open to the media. “He’s going to practice today,” coach Andy Reid …
