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 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Governor’s Cup found a home in Kansas City after the Chiefs trounced the St. Louis Rams(2-5) 34-7, in part by the sack party thrown by the Chiefs defense. Rams quarterback Austin Davis was thrown to the ground by six different Chiefs players on seven different occasions. The Chiefs went over .500 with the win, putting them …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry is inactive for Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Rams. Berry entered the weekend listed as questionable with an ankle injury. The All-Pro safety put in a limited practice the past week and hasn’t played since suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 2. Sunday’s inactive status marks the fifth straight game …
The Chiefs-Chargers rivalry has produced nail biters in the past, and Sunday’s 23-20 win by the Chiefs wasn’t different. Week 7’s victory pushed the Chiefs to 3-3 and could become the catalyst for the Chiefs to go on a run in the remaining 10 games, a scenario once thought impossible after the 0-2 start to the season. The win is …
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, …
The Chiefs offense started hot Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, and then the wheels came off in the second half. From questionable play calling to special teams, the Chiefs can’t blame anyone except the reflection in the mirror for Sunday’s disappointing 22-17 loss to the 49ers. This postgame piece featuring highs and lows normally starts with the good, but …
The Chiefs will have two important players available for Sunday afternoon’s game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Cornerback Marcus Cooper is active after being listed as questionable with a knee injury. Cooper practiced on a limited fashion Thursday and Friday. Also active is rookie running back/wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas, who makes his regular-season debut after missing four straight …