KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dozens of players and coaches for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Indianapolis Colts recall the last time the two teams met at Lucas Oil Stadium with vastly different impressions, but the memories hurt a bit more for the members of the Chiefs’ defense, who saw a 28-point lead evaporate in 45-44 playoff loss ending their …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Just 14 members of the 2016 Kansas City Chiefs remain from the 2013 version of the Chiefs that suffered the excruciating 45-44 playoff loss at Indianapolis, and the memories of that game haunt some players more than others. “Losses all hurt,” linebacker Derrick Johnson said. “That one hurts just a little bit more.” That the defense took …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — No member of coach Andy Reid’s first Kansas City Chiefs team needs to be reminded of what happened the last time they traveled to Indianapolis to play the Colts. The memories of the 45-44 playoff loss concluding the 2013 season still sting and linger as though it happened yesterday. “Toughest loss ever,” linebacker Derrick Johnson said. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs co-offensive coordinator Brad Childress issued a firm denial of Thursday following publication of new book containing allegations that Minnesota Vikings coaches and players engaged in a bounty system while he served as the team’s head coach. “I had a great opportunity to coach a lot of great people there, including Artis Hicks, at the Minnesota …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano took notice of the 6-foot-6-inch, 308-pound powerful and athletic defensive lineman causing disruption along the line of scrimmage while the Kansas City Chiefs defense prowled the field. “Everybody’s like ‘Who the heck is 95?’” Pagano said in preparations for his team’s game with the Chiefs this Sunday in Indianapolis. If NFL …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs passed tests from Philip Rivers, Ben Roethlisberger and Derek Carr with mixed results, but the toughest examination for coach Andy Reid’s pass defense takes place Sunday against New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, leader of the league’s top aerial assault. “I don’t have enough good things to say about him,” Reid said …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Justin March-Lillard heading to injured reserve this week opens up a new competition for the starting role as inside linebacker alongside veteran Derrick Johnson. Johnson indicated Thursday that Sam Barrington would likely get first crack at the job. “You got Sam that’s stepping in for Justin March,” Johnson said. “You got Ramik Wilson who’s played right, so …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The rivalry between the Kansas City and Oakland Raiders does not burn with the red-hot passion it once did, but rising stars on each side of the field create the potential for a competitive drama that harkens back to the days of yore. “It’s going to be fun, we’re going to have fun out there,” Chiefs …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rivalry week in the NFL doesn’t mean what it used to, but the Chiefs still place a special importance on Sunday’s game at Oakland. Linebacker Derrick Johnson said every game is important, but some games simply have more hype than others due to the focus of the media and past tradition. “This is a division game, this …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When coach Jack Del Rio arrived in Oakland in January 2015, the Raiders held the fourth overall pick in the NFL draft coming off a 3-13 record and having burned through eight coaches in 12 seasons without posting a winning record. Just 19 months later, the Raiders bring a 4-1 record into Sunday’s matchup against the …
