KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs starting left tackle Branden Albert was in and out of Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders dealing with knee and elbow injuries. But good news surrounding his status arrived Monday during coach Andy Reid’s weekly media session. “We think he’s going to be OK,” Reid said. “It doesn’t seem to be too severe.” Starting defensive …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There’s been a buzz in the air throughout the week that arguably hasn’t been felt around these parts in a while. Of course, it’s not hard for a team and fans to be on a high entering Week Six with a perfect record, the first since the 2003 season when the Chiefs started 9-0. But the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs list linebacker Justin Houston (concussion) as probable for Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders. Houston, who ranks second in the league with 8 ½ sacks, put in a full practice Friday after being limited Thursday and sitting out Wednesday’s session. But considering Houston is going through concussion protocols, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Houston’s …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s no secret as goes running back Jamaal Charles, so goes the Chiefs offense. Charles, who’s been battling blisters, returned to the practice field Thursday on a limited basis after sitting out Wednesday. And offensive coordinator Doug Pederson made it clear who commands the ball in the backfield. “Jamaal is the guy, he’s going to go,” …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The number of the week is six. The Chiefs (5-0) seek to improve to 6-0 when they host the Oakland Raiders (2-3) at Arrowhead Stadium in Week Six. Meanwhile, the Raiders have won six straight games at Arrowhead Stadium. “That’s ridiculous,” Chiefs long snapper Thomas Gafford said. “That’s going to stop this week. To lose to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NFL now has authority to compel teams to participate in HBO’s reality show Hard Knocks, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports. “Teams that have appeared on the show in the last 10 years, reached the playoffs within two years, or have a new coach can opt out of the pool of potential teams for …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s been four weeks since Chiefs tight end Anthony Fasano suffering an ankle injury in Week Two’s 17-16 win against the Dallas Cowboys. The Chiefs have won three straight games during that span, including a physical 26-17 victory against the Tennessee Titans last week. And following that game, Fasano took to Twitter to express joy and a little …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s the elephant in the room that’s not drawing a lot of attention through five games. Overlooking the issue is likely a product of a 5-0 start behind a dominant defense, but the Chiefs offense will eventually need to step up as the season progresses. Of the four trips the Chiefs made inside the Tennessee Titans …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs coach Andy Reid provided injury updates during his Monday media session. Reid said wide receiver Donnie Avery suffered a shoulder contusion during Sunday’s 26-17 win against the Tennessee Titans. Avery did not finish the contest. “We’ll just see how he does here in the next couple of days,” Reid said. The reigning AFC West Defensive …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles has his share of fans ranging from teammates to franchise supporters. Charles has made his mark since entering the league in 2008 and his fourth-quarter heroics in the past three games recently led quarterback Alex Smith to offer laudatory comments. “He’s extremely talented and he just continues to get better and …
