KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Stop the presses. The playoffs race just got very interesting Thursday night with the Denver Broncos (11-3) losing to the San Diego Chargers (7-7). “I think guys really have been happy today,” Chiefs defensive end Mike DeVito said with a grin during Friday’s locker room media session. It was just earlier in the week the media …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder addressed the media Friday and offered an update on wide receiver Dexter McCluster. McCluster did not practice Thursday or Friday with an ankle injury. Burkholder’s full statement is as follows: “As you guys know, we listed Dexter with an ankle injury yesterday and we’ll list him today as an ankle …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – From the Iron Bowl to Border Showdown, some of the current Chiefs players played in intense college football rivalry games before joining the professional ranks. But the NFL also has long-standing rivalries, such as Week 15’s contest against the Oakland Raiders. Do players view Sunday’s matchup, which marks the 110th meeting between the Chiefs and Raiders, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The league on Wednesday recognized Chiefs outside linebacker Tamba Hali as the AFC Defensive Player of the Week. The award comes on the heels of Hali’s two-sack performance in Week 14 against the Washington Redskins. The two-time Pro Bowler has 11 sacks on the season, tied for the team lead with outside linebacker Justin Houston. Hali …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There’s an argument for both sides when it comes to resting players down the stretch after clinching a playoff spot. And the Chiefs could find themselves in that position after Week 15, leaving coach Andy Reid with a choice. “I’ve done both, gone both ways with that,” Reid said during Monday’s media session. “I have held people from …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sunday’s 45-10 victory against the Washington Redskins accomplished two things. The obvious being it snapped the Chiefs’ three-game losing streak and moved the team closer to clinching a playoff berth. “I thought it was a good win,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said during Monday’s media session. “Every win you get in the National Football League is a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Anybody looking for signs of panic out of the Chiefs, who have lost three straight after a 9-0 start, better look elsewhere. The message received from coaches and players throughout the week surrounded unity in the face of adversity as the team travels to Washington to take on the Redskins (3-9). “They know that they’ve won …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles is the first rusher in team history to record 1,000 yards rushing or more four times. And Charles, who achieved the feat in Week 12 and has 1,011 yards rushing on the season, is fully aware what his accomplishment means. “I grew up watching Priest Holmes, and I played with Larry …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A once-feared defensive unit has sprung a leak in the past three games. Of course, facing quarterback Peyton Manning twice in that span and quarterback Philip Rivers played a large role. But the damage inflicted on the Chiefs defense commands attention. Coming off a bye for Week 11’s first meeting against the Denver Broncos, the Chiefs ranked …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The “next man up” cliché is alive and well with the Chiefs’ offensive line. Starting left tackle Branden Albert is battling a hyperextended knee, starting right guard Jon Asamoah is dealing with a shoulder injury and starting rookie right tackle Eric Fisher is returning from a shoulder injury. Thankfully, the team has depth to combat the …
