Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries in Sunday’s 23-20 win against the San Diego Chargers. But a second-quarter rushing attempt on a 16-yard touchdown run carried significance for the seventh-year pro. Charles achieved the 53 yards rushing needed to become the Chiefs’ all-time leading career rusher, breaking the previous mark of 6,070 …
Rookie kicker Cairo Santos nailed a 48-yard field goal with less than 25 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to help the Chiefs secure a 23-20 win over the San Diego Chargers. Sunday’s victory snapped the Chiefs’ six-game losing streak at Qualcomm Stadium and the Chargers’ five-game winning streak. The Chiefs (3-3) dominated time of possession, holding the ball 39 minutes …
The list of Chiefs inactives for Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers carries no surprises. The notable inactives are strong safety Eric Berry (ankle), who misses a fourth straight game, cornerback Chris Owens (knee) and wide receiver Donnie Avery (groin). Berry suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 2 leading to the missed time. He practiced Monday and Wednesday, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The hulking 6-3, 290-pound defender won’t command the spotlight like some of his high-profile defensive teammates. But Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey has blossomed from a backup role the previous three seasons to become an every-down starter. The Chiefs’ appreciation of Bailey’s value is evidenced through five games where he has totaled 260 defensive snaps, 14 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs guard/tackle Jeff Allen is out for the season after undergoing elbow surgery. But that hasn’t stopped Allen’s competitive nature, especially when it comes to AFC West rivalries. The third-year pro and San Diego Chargers defensive end Corey Liuget have partnered with Rivalry Wear, a clothing brand based on competition and pride, to represent the two …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A mere 53 yards separates Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles from becoming the team’s all-time leading rusher. Charles enters Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers with 6,018 yards rushing on his seven-year career, and has Priest Holmes’ current mark of 6,070 yards rushing within sights. But Charles didn’t want to directly address the question Friday …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Strong safety Eric Berry’s return to the starting lineup remains in limbo. The Chiefs list Berry, who suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 2, as out for Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers. Berry practiced Monday and Wednesday, but missed the past two days. “He tried it the other day,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have been hammered by injuries this season and another “next man up” scenario present itself entering Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers. Nickel cornerback Chris Owens (knee) missed a second straight practice Thursday, placing his status in doubt for Week 7. The Chiefs could turn to rookie cornerback Phillip Gaines or cornerback Jamell …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs face a daunting task Sunday against arguably one of the hottest quarterback in the NFL. San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has topped 300 yards passing in two of the past three games. Rivers also has 15 touchdown passes against two interceptions on the season while leading his team on a five-game winning streak. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs safety Eric Berry (ankle) did not practice Thursday after working out Monday and Wednesday. The coaching staff was not available after practice, so it remains to be seen if Berry suffered a setback or if the Chiefs are resting him. Those scenarios will likely be addressed Friday when coach Andy Reid addresses the media. Defensive …
