KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Tuesday placed running Joe McKnight, who ruptured his Achilles last Thursday during practice, on injured reserve. McKnight, a fourth-year pro, finishes the season with 67 total yards (3 rushing) and two receiving touchdowns. He also contributed three kickoff returns for 65 yards. Tuesday’s transaction freed a roster spot, which in all likelihood belongs …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs will soon add to the offensive line with the anticipated activation of right tackle Donald Stephenson from the reserve/suspension list. The move to bring back Stephenson could occur as early as Tuesday. But the Chiefs want to evaluate Stephenson before deciding to insert him in the starting lineup. “We’ll see where he’s at physically,” …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Everything Monday night went right for the Chiefs en route to a dominating 41-14 win over the New England Patriots. The Chiefs offense clicked to the tune of 443 total yard and 26 first downs, while the defense held the Patriots to 290 total yards and 13 first downs. Even more impressive for the 443 total …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – New England Patriots cornerback Darrelle Revis has earned a reputation as one of the NFL’s elite cover cornerbacks. The five-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time first-team All-Pro thrives on taking away an opposing wide receiver. Revis is so good at his craft the area he covers on the football field is called “Revis Island,” and he …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The world record for loudest outdoor stadium resides once again at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs reclaimed the record Monday night in the second quarter against the New England Patriots with a decibel reading of 142.2 decibels. “The fans,” coach Andy Reid said during his postgame media session, “they’re phenomenal. 142.2 decibel levels. “I never thought I …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs don’t list running back Jamaal Charles among Monday night’s inactive players. Charles missed Week 3 with an ankle injury suffered in Week 2. With Charles back in the lineup, look for second-year pro Knile Davis to resume his role as Charles’ primary backup. Davis will also likely take over returner duties. The Chiefs, list …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs (1-2) return home after two straight road games to host the New England Patriots (2-1) at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night. Of course, the Chiefs also come off its first win of the season and now hope to build from the victory. “It’s motivation,” running back Cyrus Gray said. “The thing about it, once …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ruptured Achilles tendons have hammered the Chiefs since the start of the regular season. The Chiefs already placed inside linebacker Derrick Johnson and defensive end Mike DeVito on season-ending injured reserve when the pair suffered the injury in Week 1. And Kansas City will in all likelihood do the same with running back Joe McKnight, who …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are without strong safety Eric Berry (ankle) for a second straight game. Berry and running back Joe McKnight, who ruptured an Achilles during Thursday’s practice, are out for Monday night’s game against the New England Patriots. Fourth-year pro Ron Parker will likely continue to start for Berry, who is dealing with a high ankle …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have a rather large and imposing problem to deal with Monday night. And the dilemma comes in the form of 6-6, 265-pound New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. “He brings so much to the table,” Chiefs cornerback Sean Smith said. “With his size and his length combined with (Patriots quarterback) Tom Brady’s accuracy, …
