KANSAS CITY, Mo. – For a third time this season and second in consecutive weeks, the Chiefs face another backup quarterback. Cleveland Browns coach Rob Chudzinski announced Wednesday morning Jason Campbell would start over Brandon Weeden when the Browns take on the undefeated Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. “He’s been able to win in this league and be productive,” Chudzinski said of …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Virtually every Chiefs fan by now has seen the video posted on the team’s official website following Sunday’s 17-16 win against the Houston Texans. Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt greets the players with a warm handshake as they enter the locker room; smiles everywhere; players hugging each other, coordinators and trainers; and chest bumps and bicep high-fives. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A group of Chiefs wide receivers used words such as “humbling” and “appreciate” to describe a recent community event. The gathering flew under the radar for many, but for the other participants who perform a thankless job, being low key probably suited them just fine. Donnie Avery, A.J. Jenkins, Frankie Hammond, Junior Hemingway and Dexter McCluster used …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With the Houston Texans (2-4) turning to quarterback Case Keenum, it’s reasonable to expect the Chiefs defense will receive a heavy dose of running back Arian Foster. On paper alone, the matchup favors the Texans, as Foster ranks third in the NFL in rushing (531 yards). Foster’s 714 total yards from scrimmage ranks second in the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s easy to discount a quarterback getting his first NFL start, which also marks his first time ever being active for a regular season game. However, the Chiefs are proceeding with caution against Houston Texans second-year quarterback Case Keenum. “He’s a good quarterback, he should’ve got drafted,” Chiefs safety Quintin Demps said. “We’re definitely not sleeping …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Don’t expect Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles to shy from an increased workload. “I’m not worried about my pace,” Charles said during Thursday’s locker room media session. “I’ve been doing this for years, so I’m not worried about how many times I touch the ball.” It’s a good thing Charles feels that way, especially when considering …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The current path of perfection for the undefeated Chiefs goes through quarterback Case Keenum. The Houston Texans (2-4) on Thursday announced Keenum would start over T.J. Yates in place on an injured Matt Schaub (ankle, foot) for Week Seven’s contest at Arrowhead Stadium. Keenum entered the league in 2012 as an undrafted free agent out of …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs offense has been inconsistent, but the unit appears set to receive a boost before Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. Tight end Anthony Fasano, who hasn’t played since suffering an ankle injury in Week Two, could return this week. “I’m pretty confident if I don’t have any setbacks,” Fasano said during Wednesday’s locker room …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs defense took home its third AFC Defensive Player of the Week on the season. Linebacker Tamba Hali earned the honor after a dominating performance of 3 ½ sacks and four tackles (three solo) in Week Six’s 24-7 win against the Oakland Raiders. On the season, Hali has 7 ½ sacks, which ranks for third-most …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Another week down, another victory notched on the Chiefs’ belt. But it’s no secret the Chiefs are primarily winning behind a defense currently tied or ranked first in numerous statistical categories, including points allowed per game (10.8), sacks (31), takeaways-giveaways (12), interceptions (10), fumble recoveries (8) and defensive touchdowns (3). While the Chiefs boast a perfect …
