KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs appear to have dodged a bullet with starting left tackle Branden Albert. The injury suffered by Albert doesn’t seem to be as series as it initially looked when he was carted off the field during Sunday’s 35-28 loss to the Denver Broncos. “Branden Albert has a hyperextended knee, a day-to-day situation,” coach Andy Reid said …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s no secret the Chiefs pass defense has struggled since coming off a Week 10 bye. Under defensive coordinator Bob Sutton, the Chiefs incorporate press coverage, an in-your-face and may-the-best-player win attitude. And the Chiefs have the physical cornerbacks to do it with Brandon Flowers, Sean Smith and Marcus Cooper. “You try to be more aggressive …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder addressed the media Friday and provided an update on outside linebacker Justin Houston’s elbow. Below is a full transcript: “So with Justin, you guys know that last Sunday he dislocated his elbow and it reduced itself back on the field. And then when we got him Monday morning, it was …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There’s a difference the second time around between the Chiefs and Denver Broncos. While both teams are coming off disappointing losses, the change has more to do with the absence of nonstop hype. In the first meeting two weeks ago, national media and TV satellite trucks converged on the Chiefs training facility, giving the Week 11 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Thanksgiving weekend traditionally kicks off the holiday season through the end of the year. It’s the time of year to reflect on months gone by, the successes and failures. For Chiefs fans, there’s plenty to be grateful for. The team has experienced a historic turnaround from a 2-14 season to a 9-2 record entering Week …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The absence of crutches and the lack of a limp offered good hints. Chiefs outside linebacker Tamba Hali entered the locker room without both and was immediately engulfed by reporters during Wednesday’s media session. His response to the first question said it all. “I plan on it,” Hali responded when asked about his availability for Sunday’s …
The NFL on Wednesday released playoff scenarios for Week 13 for the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks. Of course, the Broncos and Chiefs square off Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium and there are implications. Here’s how the scenarios play out this weekend for the Chiefs, with the main consideration a win over the Broncos, per the NFL news …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs weekly schedule doesn’t normally include a Monday locker room media session following coach Andy Reid’s presser. But a rare instance occurred this week with the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. While the player availability was relatively sparse due to ongoing team meetings, a few players did come through and the Denver Broncos appeared to be a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs coach Andy Reid offered numerous injury updates during Monday’s media session. The two headlining the list account for 20 of the team’s 37 sacks, outside linebackers Justin Houston and Tamba Hali, both of whom were injured Sunday against the San Diego Chargers. Reid said Hali, who was on crutches Sunday, has a “slight ankle sprain.” …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Coming off a 27-17 loss to the Denver Broncos, the Chiefs (9-1) face adversity for the first time this season. Are they focused on Sunday’s opponent, the San Diego Chargers (4-6), or playing a mental game of “What ifs” from Week 11? Or even worse, are the Chiefs looking ahead to Week 13’s rematch against Denver? …
