KANSAS CITY, Mo. – San Diego Chargers cornerback Brandon Flowers gets the first of two desires in Week 7 when it comes to facing his former team. The Chiefs released Flowers on June 13 in a move that saved $7.5 million against the salary cap. He eventually signed a one-year, $3 million free-agent deal with San Diego on June 25. Flowers, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – One of the biggest questions entering the regular season appears answered through five games as the Chiefs sit on a bye week. The Chiefs have turned the corner against the pass and maintain improvement every week to currently rank eighth in the league, allowing 214.4 yards passing per game. “I think a lot of it comes back to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The only way people missed Chiefs rookie outside linebacker Dee Ford’s mistake against the San Francisco 49ers was if they’ve been in a cave since Sunday. The video replays, GIFs and Vines of the play have made the rounds, including this Vine with more than 3 million loops: “He didn’t read the play right,” defensive coordinator …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The question surrounding Chiefs left tackle Eric Fisher’s performance arrives on a virtual weekly basis. But as coach Andy Reid said on Sept. 22, the day after Week 3’s win against the Miami Dolphins, getting picked No. 1 overall comes with scrutiny. Reid found himself answering another question about Fisher following Week 4’s Monday night win …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The first two official touches of his professional career came in Week 5 against the San Francisco 49ers, and Chiefs rookie running back/wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas didn’t disappoint. The explosive Thomas totaled 45 yards, with 28 coming on a punt return and the other 17 yards resulting in a touchdown catch out of the backfield. Indeed, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – From making plays to the customary celebration dances, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has developed into a player tough to ignore on the football field. But a potential scary scenario awaits opponents the rest of the season when the Chiefs return from the Week 6 bye. The 6-5, 260-pound Kelce can only get better after missing …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – All eyes will be on Chiefs (2-2) quarterback Alex Smith this Sunday, who faces his former team for the first time since being traded to Kansas City in 2013. Smith, the first overall pick in the 2005 draft by the 49ers (2-2), led the team to the NFC Championship game in 2011, but was benched the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs (1-2) return home after two straight road games to host the New England Patriots (2-1) at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night. Of course, the Chiefs also come off its first win of the season and now hope to build from the victory. “It’s motivation,” running back Cyrus Gray said. “The thing about it, once …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have a rather large and imposing problem to deal with Monday night. And the dilemma comes in the form of 6-6, 265-pound New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. “He brings so much to the table,” Chiefs cornerback Sean Smith said. “With his size and his length combined with (Patriots quarterback) Tom Brady’s accuracy, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs string of bad luck with ruptured Achilles tendons struck again. Chiefs head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder on Friday announced running back Joe McKnight suffered the injury during Thursday’s practice. “McKnight ruptured his Achilles tendon and so he’s in the evaluation process right now,” Burkholder said. “We’re trying to determine when he’ll have surgery and …
