Even with four players recently named to the Pro Bowl watching from the sideline and a starting unit full of backups, the Chiefs gave the San Diego Chargers all they could handle. But ultimately, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers led his team to a 27-24 overtime win and the playoffs as the AFC’s No. 6 seed. The Chiefs (11-5) rested quarterback …
To no surprise, the Chiefs’ list of inactives carries numerous starters, including four players recently named to the Pro Bowl, for Sunday afternoon’s game against the San Diego Chargers. Quarterback Alex Smith, running back Jamaal Charles, inside linebacker Derrick Johnson, left tackle Branden Albert, wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, outside linebacker Tamba Hali and defensive tackle Dontari Poe will sit out. …
The Chiefs enter the final regular season game holding the No. 5 playoff seed and with no opportunity to improve the position. And the theme throughout the week at the Chiefs training facility surrounded who will play in Sunday’s afternoon game against the San Diego Chargers. Sunday morning shed light on at least one player. At least two national NFL …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Colts soundly defeated the Chiefs and there’s no other way to say it. However, the good news is Sunday’s contest wasn’t the one-and-done format of the playoffs and the Chiefs and Colts could very well square off against in the first round. Week 16’s 23-7 loss affords the Chiefs an opportunity to gain valuable information …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs entered Week 16 on a roll, scoring 101 combined points in the previous two games. The momentum appeared to carry on the first possession when running back Jamaal Charles scored on a 31-yard run, but then the wheels came off. Two Kansas City turnovers opened the floodgates to the Colts scoring 23 unanswered points, …
The Chiefs list left tackle Branden Albert, quarterback Tyler Bray, outside linebacker Justin Houston, center Eric Kush, defensive lineman Jaye Howard, linebacker Nico Johnson and offensive lineman Rishaw Johnson as inactive against the Indianapolis Colts. Outside linebacker Frank Zombo will draw another start for Houston, who hasn’t played since injuring his elbow in Week 12. Second-year offensive lineman Donald Stephenson …
With the Miami Dolphins winning earlier against the New England Patriots on Sunday, the late afternoon stage was set for the Chiefs. A win secured a postseason spot, meaning it was up to the Chiefs to take care of business against the Oakland Raiders instead of relying on outside help. The Chiefs more than accomplished the mission. Individual and team …
The Chiefs list quarterback Tyler Bray, wide receiver Dexter McCluster, outside linebacker Justin Houston, center Eric Kush, offensive lineman Rishaw Johnson, left tackle Branden Albert and tight end Anthony Fasano as inactive against the Oakland Raiders. McCluster (ankle), Houston (elbow), Albert (knee) and Fasano (concussion, knee) were previously ruled out before Sunday afternoon’s game. Outside linebacker Frank Zombo will start …
Chiefs coach Andy Reid has preached starting fast and his team more than obliged Sunday to snap a three-game losing streak in emphatic fashion at FedExField in Landover, Md. From offense, defense and special teams, the Chiefs (10-3) played a complete game for the first time this season en route to a 45-10 blowout win against the Washington Redskins (3-10). …
The Chiefs’ inactives for Sunday’s game against the Washington Redskins carry no surprises. Already declared out with injuries were outside linebacker Justin Houston (elbow), offensive tackle Branden Albert (knee) and tight end Anthony Fasano (concussion, knee). Joining the trio as healthy scratches are quarterback Tyler Bray, center Eric Kush, offensive lineman Rishaw Johnson and defensive lineman Jaye Howard. Meanwhile, linebacker …
