KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Keen observers saw through the steady downpour to notice something different with Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith against the San Diego Chargers. And it had to do with the equipment on Smith’s hands, marking the first time in his 11-year career he wore gloves. “It was coming down pretty good pregame and in that first half, I …
OAKLAND – Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyvon Branch made his return to the Bay area Sunday in emphatic fashion. A member of the Raiders for seven seasons (2008-14), Branch totaled four tackles (three solo) against his former team. But he also put the final nail in the Raiders’ coffin with an interception returned for a 38-yard touchdown late in the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are likely to experience rotations along the offensive line as a trio of starters deal with injuries heading into Week 13. Left tackle Eric Fisher (neck) put in a limited practice Wednesday, while guard Jeff Allen (ankle) and rookie center Mitch Morse (concussion) did not practice. But quarterback Alex Smith isn’t concerned based on …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – One of the keys to the Chiefs current five-game winning streak has been the ability of head coach Andy Reid to field a balanced offense. That was evident again when the Chiefs beat Buffalo 30-22 on Sunday, totaling 58 offensive snaps, which split to 27 running plays and 31 passing plays. In the five-game winning streak, they’ve had 308 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs defenders flying to the football proved a common sight throughout Sunday’s 33-3 win over the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. And one particular play early in the second quarter from safety Eric Berry epitomized the defensive ferocity. Facing a second-and-10 at the Chiefs’ 40-yard line, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers hit wide receiver Stevie Johnson on …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have gone 11 games over the last two seasons without a punt or kickoff return for touchdown, the longest drought since Andy Reid and his staff took over in 2013. Special teams coordinator Dave Toub won’t admit to getting antsy or frustrated by the wait; he’s been there before. “When I was in Chicago, …
Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyvon Branch, who suffered a foot injury against the Denver Broncos, underwent a computed tomography (CT) scan on his foot, coach Andy Reid told reporters Monday afternoon. “He had a broken foot at one time – it was repaired before he got here – and he had soreness in that foot,” Reid said. “So they were …
DENVER – Chiefs running back/returner Knile Davis was a surprise healthy inactive Sunday against the Denver Broncos. But coach Andy Reid emphasized after the game he hasn’t lost faith in the third-year pro. “That’s not what it is at all,” Reid said. “We’re trying to boost our special teams a little bit.” With Davis not dressing, defensive back Saalim Hakim, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs rookie tight end Brian Parker was active in Week 8 over fellow rookie tight end James O’Shaughnessy. But the decision to go with Parker, who was inactive the previous seven games, alongside tight ends Travis Kelce and Demetrius Harris had more to do with the game plan against the Detroit Lions in London. “I think …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back Knile Davis split kickoff return duty with wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6. Special teams coordinator Dave Toub, however, left little doubt Thursday who is the main guy. “He’s going to continue to be our No. 1 kick returner going forward,” Toub said of Davis. “He played a …
