After a long week of consideration, the Chiefs elected to rest tight end Travis Kelce in Sunday’s season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers, which means the All-Pro’s quest for a record eighth straight 1,000-yard receiving season will come to an end. Kelce entered Sunday with 93 receptions for 984 yards and five touchdowns, leaving him just 16 yards shy …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Then there were three. The 32 different playoff scenarios for the Chiefs — barring any ties, naturally — have been pared down to eight after wins Saturday by the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Houston Texans. Houston’s 23-19 win over Indianapolis clinched their playoff spot while eliminating the Colts from the playoff race. Pittsburgh’s 17-10 victory at …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals issued a joint statement Friday afternoon to remain in Jackson County and pledging more than $200 million in new economic benefits if voters approve a sales tax extension in April, but Jackson County Executive Frank White said no agreement has yet been reached with the clubs. “It …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs know that during the NFL’s Wild Card Weekend, they will host the No. 6 seed at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. But until the conclusion of the Sunday night finale between Buffalo and Miami, they won’t know the identity of their opponent, which could be any of five teams. Four AFC teams have punched …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Isiah Pacheco returned to the practice field Friday for his first action since entering the league’s concussion protocol in Monday’s loss to Las Vegas. Although he’s listed as questionable for the contest, head coach Andy Reids remains hopeful his starting running back will be available against the Bengals Sunday. “He practiced today, which is under part …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Just in case you’ve been busy unwrapping presents, stuffing yourself with holiday treats and entertaining friends and family, here are our game-day live updates for the Raiders visiting the Chiefs on Christmas Day. Halftime: Raiders 17, Chiefs 7 The Chiefs missed an opportunity to put points on the board before the end of the half, with …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The revolving door in the Chiefs’ receiver room turned against Monday afternoon with Skyy Moore landing on injured reserve and Justyn Ross returning after a seven-game absence due to a suspension. Moore landing on injured reserve wasn’t a huge surprise after he left Sunday’s win over New England due to what head coach Andy Reid described …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A win is a win for Chiefs head coach Andy Reid but he saw plenty to like in his team’s 27-17 win at New England on Sunday. “That’s a tough place to play,” Reid said during his Zoom press conference with reporters Monday. “So to be able to put together points on the board with some …
In Kansas City’s narrow loss to Buffalo last week, running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire dropped a Patrick Mahomes pass along the left sideline, and it left a bitter taste in his mouth. He vowed this week to Mahomes it wouldn’t happen again. “I just told him like, even when I got the opportunity last week, opportunities this week at practice this …
Joshua Williams was an expected scratch from the Chiefs lineup Sunday morning in New England after the cornerback developed an illness overnight. The absence of Williams leaves Jaylen Watson as the primary nickel back for the Chiefs on Sunday behind starters L’Jarius Sneed and Trent McDuffie. Watson (303 snaps) and Williams have split time in that role. Rookies Nic Jones …
