Statistics often tell a back story, such as the Chiefs currently converting 45 percent whenever facing a third-and-long with more than 6 yards to go. The first question that should come to immediate mind is why are the Chiefs facing third-and-long to begin with? Of course, the only true statistic that matters is found in the win-loss column where the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs right tackle Donald Stephenson returned from a four-game suspension in time for Week 5’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, but saw just three snaps on special teams. While the limited action makes sense given Stephenson’s time away, it doesn’t appear the Chiefs are in a rush to hand the starting job back to the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs will soon add to the offensive line with the anticipated activation of right tackle Donald Stephenson from the reserve/suspension list. The move to bring back Stephenson could occur as early as Tuesday. But the Chiefs want to evaluate Stephenson before deciding to insert him in the starting lineup. “We’ll see where he’s at physically,” …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ruptured Achilles tendons have hammered the Chiefs since the start of the regular season. The Chiefs already placed inside linebacker Derrick Johnson and defensive end Mike DeVito on season-ending injured reserve when the pair suffered the injury in Week 1. And Kansas City will in all likelihood do the same with running back Joe McKnight, who …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The big chunks of passing yards down the field haunting the Chiefs secondary during the second half of 2013 are for the most part absent through three games of the 2014 season. And it’s difficult to find a 35-plus yard gain outside of Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning’s 48-yard pass to wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders in Week 2 or Tennessee Titans …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith, who entered the league in 2005 with the San Francisco 49ers, has faced every NFL team as a regular-season starter with the exception of two. And Monday night marks the first time in Smith’s 10-year career he’ll start against the New England Patriots. Smith was in San Francisco in 2008 and 2012 when …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are making another attempt at the loudest outdoor sports stadium record. The team announced Wednesday a representative from the Guinness World Records, Philip Robertson, will be on hand when the Chiefs (1-2) host the New England Patriots (2-1) at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night. The Chiefs previously set the record on Oct. 13, 2013 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – For all the wrong making headlines in recent weeks, the majority of NFL players continue to do the right thing under the radar. Such is the case of Chiefs linebacker James-Michael Johnson, who is giving back to the community by sponsoring “Project JMJ” with his former high school, Rodriguez High School in Fairfield, Calif. Johnson’s contest …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have moving parts on special teams at kick returner if running back Knile Davis carries the load Sunday in place of Jamaal Charles (ankle). Second-year wide receiver Frankie Hammond Jr., who has filled in at punt returner, will likely be the first man up in Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins. “Frankie, having him, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs should have an explosive offensive player back in the lineup Sunday. Rookie running back/wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday in a limited fashion, marking his first practice since Sept. 3. The Chiefs’ fourth-round pick missed the first two regular-season games, but appears on track to play against the Miami Dolphins barring …
