KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rookie cornerback Steven Nelson could have gone into a shell the first four games of the regular season. The Chiefs’ second of two third-round picks in May’s NFL Draft was a healthy inactive, but sulking over lack of playing time simply isn’t Nelson’s style. Instead, Nelson embraced the period while transitioning to the nickel cornerback position …
Offensive, defensive and special teams keys for the Kansas City Chiefs (2-5) in Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions (1-6), starting at 8:30 a.m. CT at Wembley Stadium in London. OFFENSE If the Chiefs want to enjoy a victory on Sunday with their tea and crumpets, they need to keep their offense as balanced as possible. Under head coach Andy …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Excitement of the unknown filled the Chiefs training facility as the team prepared to fly overseas Thursday night in advance of Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions in London. The weekend marks the first time the Chiefs will participate in the NFL’s International Series at Wembley Stadium and for many players the trip represents a maiden …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With the current offensive trends in the National Football League, a 100-yard game by a running back does not happen as often as it did 10, 20 or 30 years ago. There are a handful of reasons the 110-yard performance Charcandrick West had for the Chiefs in the victory over Pittsburgh in Week 7 was so special. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs will rotate the offensive line another week, but this time around isn’t based on performance. Starting left guard Ben Grubbs (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions in London. Grubbs, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, did not practice Wednesday and was not on the field Thursday during the portion of …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Coach Andy Reid had plenty of praise to pass along Monday, a day after the Chiefs’ 23-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Reid mentioned the coaching staff, the game plan, the team executing and the fan support during his opening remarks with media members. During the question-and-answer portion of the press conference, Reid specifically mentioned a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are heading to England on Thursday evening, landing in London on Friday to play the Detroit Lions on Sunday at Wembley Stadium. They will land there after ending a five-game losing streak with a 23-13 victory over Pittsburgh on Sunday. It was the best overall performance of the season for the Chiefs. “It was …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Seven gut-wrenching combined points in the past two games separated the Chiefs from victories. The Chiefs (1-5) hung tough, but were unable to close the deals in an 18-17 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 5 and a 16-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6. “In the National Football League, things are close,” …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A pair of Chiefs players are lighter in the pocket Friday after the NFL fined them for actions against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6. The NFL levied a fine on rookie cornerback Steven Nelson in the amount of $17,363 for roughing the passer, specifically “struck QB in knee area,” a league spokesman informed ChiefsDigest.com and The …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Pittsburgh Steelers rookie center B.J. Finney will not be on the field when the Steelers play the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. Finney, who joined the Steelers as an undrafted free agent out of Kansas State, won’t travel with Pittsburgh’s active 53-man roster while he improves his craft on the practice squad. “He gives us …
