Every season brings NFL teams a signature loss and win. While there is no debating the Chiefs’ Week 1 inexplicable defeat to the Tennessee Titans qualifies as the former, Sunday’s comeback 17-13 victory over the Buffalo Bills applies to the latter. An argument, of course, can be made for Week 7’s 23-20 win against the San Diego Chargers. But the mental …
Points were at a premium Sunday afternoon at Ralph Wilson Stadium, as the Chiefs were in a defensive slugfest against the Buffalo Bills. The Chiefs entered the game ranked second in third down efficiency (51.9 percent), but struggled against the stout Bills defense, finishing the game converting 2-of-12 third downs. But the Chiefs (6-3) shook off the offensive hiccups and saved …
Chiefs inside linebacker Joe Mays and cornerback Chris Owens are not among the seven inactives for Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills. The Chiefs list as inactive the following players: Quarterback Aaron Murray, wide receiver Donnie Avery (groin), safety Daniel Sorensen, cornerback Jamell Fleming (hamstring), center Eric Kush, offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and linebacker Josh Martin (hamstring). Avery hasn’t played …
KANSAS CITY, Mo – Eric Berry made a long-awaited return to the football field during Sunday’s 24-10 win against the New York Jets. Berry, who missed five straight games with a high ankle sprain, didn’t take the field with the starters. But the All-Pro strong safety appeared fine with the backup role. “It was just what they (coaching staff) came and …
KANSAS CITY, Mo.- The Kansas City Chiefs (5-3) made easy work of the New York Jets (1-8) Sunday, toppled the Jets 24-10 with most of the scoring coming in the first half. Quarterback Alex Smith completed 21-of-31 passes for 199 yards and two touchdowns on the afternoon. The Jets quarterbacks weren’t as fortunate. Michael Vick started ahead of Geno Smith, who …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith and company set the tone early against the New York Jets – ranked fifth in the NFL against the run – with an 81-yard touchdown opening drive. Short passing routes and running back Jamaal Charles kept the Jets (1-8) defense off balance all afternoon en route to a 24-10 Chiefs (5-3) win at …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs rookie Cairo Santos’ area of expertise is kicking field goals. But tackling? Not so much. New York Jets returner Percy Harvin fielded a Santos kickoff late in the second quarter and burst through the first wave of defenders before finding himself in the open field. All he needed to do was get by Santos for …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs don’t have any surprises on the inactive list, as strong safety Eric Berry (ankle) will play against the New York Jets. The Chiefs list wide receiver Donnie Avery (groin), cornerback Jamell Fleming (hamstring), cornerback Chris Owens (knee), linebacker Josh Martin (hamstring), quarterback Aaron Murray, offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and center Eric Kush as inactive. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There is arguably a short list of athletic tight ends around the NFL having their number called for bubble screens. The play is designed to get an athletic player quickly in space, and tight ends capable of thriving on the outside include the likes of Jimmy Graham of the New Orleans Saints, Rob Gronkowski of the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs spotted the St. Louis Rams the game’s first seven points, and then slammed the door with 34 unanswered points en route to a 34-7 win. Running back Knile Davis punctuated the victory with a 99-yard return for a touchdown to start the second half. And Davis’ kick return came at a perfect time to …
