KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Keen observers saw through the steady downpour to notice something different with Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith against the San Diego Chargers. And it had to do with the equipment on Smith’s hands, marking the first time in his 11-year career he wore gloves. “It was coming down pretty good pregame and in that first half, I …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Streaks are made to be broken, as the saying goes. And it was only a matter of time before Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith’s consecutive passes without an interception would be snapped. Smith entered Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers with 305 straight passes without a pick. He threw seven passes to boost that total to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – As he watched from the sideline, Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith was on an emotional roller coaster, a ride very similar to what the fans remaining in a soggy Arrowhead Stadium were experiencing at the end of Sunday’s game against San Diego. Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers was driving toward a potential tying touchdown. Starting at the San …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs second-year outside linebacker Dee Ford proved the wait was more than worth the time. Making the second start of his career Sunday in place of an injured Justin Houston (knee) against the San Diego Chargers, Ford displayed the skills the Chiefs expected when the team selected him in the first round of the 2014 NFL …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rookie center Mitch Morse is active against the San Diego Chargers. Morse, how did not play in Week 13 while recovering from a concussion suffered in Week 12, returns to the starting lineup. Guard Jeff Allen (ankle) is inactive and the Chiefs will move Zach Fulton, who started at center in Week 13, to left guard. …
OAKLAND – Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyvon Branch made his return to the Bay area Sunday in emphatic fashion. A member of the Raiders for seven seasons (2008-14), Branch totaled four tackles (three solo) against his former team. But he also put the final nail in the Raiders’ coffin with an interception returned for a 38-yard touchdown late in the …
OAKLAND – Kansas City Chiefs rookie cornerback Marcus Peters made it no secret in the week leading to Sunday’s game against the Raiders that he was excited to play in his hometown. The emotions were on display during pregame warmups, where Peters danced to the stadium music. He soaked in the environment, perhaps even aware the O.co Coliseum scoreboard flashed …
OAKLAND – The Chiefs found themselves in a dogfight against the Oakland Raiders. Down 20-14 early in the four quarter, the Raiders were driving at the Chiefs’ 33-yard line when Raider quarterback Derek Carr tried to hit running back Roy Helu on a short pass. But the ball popped in the air after Chiefs defensive end Jaye Howard and outside …
Rivalry games are always weird. The first installment of the Kansas City Chiefs versus the Oakland Raiders this season was no exception and the Chiefs pulled out their sixth straight win, 24-20. Fans and onlookers were left scratching their heads as special teams turned into special disasters for both squads. There were some bright spots and some not-so-bright spots in …
The 56-season history of the Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders is filled with games that were played at the highest levels of performance. There have been just as many games between these teams that played out with some of the oddest scripts. A rainy Sunday at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland would qualify as one of the stranger chapters in …
