KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs need a Plan B, and the team needs it fast to recover from the stunning loss of two defensive starters. “(Outside linebacker) Derrick Johnson and (defensive end) Mike DeVito ruptured their Achilles tendon,” coach Andy Reid announced after Sunday’s 26-10 loss to the Tennessee Titans. The injuries are potentially season ending. Johnson, a 10th-year …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There’s no need to paint a pretty picture when it’s impossible to hide the obvious. The Chiefs (0-1) were outplayed in every facet of the game during the Tennessee Titans’ (1-0) one-sided 26-10 win at Arrowhead Stadium. First downs? Titans 24, Chiefs 15. Total net yards? Titans 405, Chiefs 245. Time of possession? Titans 37:44, Chiefs …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs opened the regular season 0-1, falling 26-10 to the Tennessee Titans. Even though the Chiefs didn’t pull out the win, there were still diamonds that could be harvested from the game. Here are the highs and lows from the season opener. HIGHS • When quarterback Alex Smith connected with the Chiefs receiving corps, things …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs will have to wait to unveil rookie running back De’Anthony Thomas to the NFL. Thomas, who suffered a hamstring injury late during Wednesday’s practice, is inactive for Sunday’s season opener against the Tennessee Titans. Wide receiver Frankie Hammond Jr. will likely take over duties as punt returner with Thomas out. The Chiefs also list …
Forget the final score from Thursday night’s preseason game because this was about evaluation. Was the 34-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers ugly? Of course, but the contest was devoid of starters for the most part, especially on offense. A win is always nice, but the goal entering the preseason finale was to allow the coaching staff a look at mostly backups …
The Chiefs announced six players did not travel to Green Bay for Thursday night’s preseason finale against the Packers at Lambeau Field. The players are wide receivers Dwayne Bowe (quad) and Junior Hemingway (hip), left tackle Eric Fisher (illness), defensive end Mike Catapano (illness), outside linebacker Tamba Hali (knee) and inside linebacker Joe Mays (wrist). Bowe and Hemingway suffered their …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs dropped to 1-2 in preseason action following Saturday night’s 30-12 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. But with any situation, there’s good and bad. Here are five highs and lows from Saturday’s game. HIGHS • Chiefs coach Andy Reid called the 13 penalties for 131 yards in last week’s preseason game against the Carolina Panthers …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs starting unit’s dress rehearsal for the regular season turned into a performance unworthy of a curtain call. Five total sacks allowed, two red zone interceptions by quarterback Alex Smith and 10 points contributed to an dreadful 30-12 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Chiefs starting offense, all of whom likely won’t play the preseason …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are adjusting the offensive line in light of right tackle Donald Stephenson’s four-game suspension to start the regular season. Starting left guard Jeff Allen will move to right tackle with the first-team unit for Saturday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. Veteran Jeff Linkenbach takes Allen’s place at left guard. The Chiefs tinkered with …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs players not expected to dress for Saturday’s preseason contest against the Minnesota Vikings has no surprises. Wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (quad) and strong safety Eric Berry (heel) will not play, but running back Jamaal Charles (foot) is expected to be in uniform. Charles, who injured his foot moving out of the training camp dorm, …
