KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs run defense needed Week 15’s performance after a four-game stretch saw the unit allow 738 yards rushing during that span. Kansas City rebounded by holding the Oakland Raiders to 79 yards rushing on 17 attempts during a 31-13 victory. Oakland’s production comes just three weeks after the Raiders, anchored by Latavius Murray’s 112-yard effort, gashed …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs offensive lineman Jeff Linkenbach drew the start at left guard Sunday against the Oakland Raiders in place of Mike McGlynn. While Linkenbach had a holding penalty, the early returns are good with coach Andy Reid complimenting Linkenbach’s performance during Monday’s media session. The head coach, however, stopped short of committing to Linkenbach as the starter …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles came out of the Sunday’s game no worse than how he entered. Charles, who has been dealing with ankle and knee injuries, was present at the team’s training facility Monday and checked out fine. “They did some stuff with him after the game that he was able to take home with him …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs rookie kicker Cairo Santos entered Week 15 on a roll, making 14 straight field goals after starting the season 2-of-4. Santos’ streak came to an end Sunday after he missed his first field goal attempt from 44 yards. While he came back to make a 41-yard field goal, he then missed an attempt from 47-yards …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs rookie punt returner De’Antony Thomas made special teams coordinator Dave Toub look good Sunday against the Oakland Raiders. Toub just days earlier called the shot when it came to the special teams unit breaking a punt return for a touchdown. “We’re still waiting to get a big one really is what we’re waiting on,” Toub …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are without rookie cornerback Phillip Gaines for Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders. Gaines, who started the past two games, suffered a concussion during Wednesday’s practice and entered the game as doubtful. The Chiefs will start cornerback Jamell Fleming in Gaines’ place. Kansas City also lists wide receiver Donnie Avery (groin) as inactive. Avery …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs downgraded inside linebacker James-Michael Johnson from probable to questionable with an illness, the team announced Saturday morning in an email. Johnson originally appeared on the injury report with knee and back injuries for Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders. While the third-year pro practiced fully the entire week, his availability is now considered a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NFL fined a Chiefs player for a second straight week. Linebacker Tamba Hali incurred a $16,537 fine on Friday for his Week 14 first-quarter hit below the knee area on Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton, according to a league spokesman. The play drew a 15-yard penalty for roughing the passer. Hali engaged Cardinals left tackle …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (knee, ankle) returned to a full practice Friday and is officially listed as probable for Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders. More importantly, coach Andy Reid doesn’t appear concerned on utilizing Charles if the head coach’s one-word response offers a clear indication. “Yeah,” Reid said on Charles receiving a full workload …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Second guessing among media and fans began immediately when the Chiefs turned the ball over on downs in the waning seconds of Week 14’s loss against the Arizona Cardinals. Kansas City started the final possession with 1:09 remaining in the contest at its own 24-yard line trailing 17-14 with no timeouts. Offensive coordinator Doug Pederson took …
