DENVER — At one point it seemed the Kansas City Chiefs might beat the Denver Broncos 2-0 by virtue of a safety, with neither offense capable of mounting a serious challenge – but eventually chaos reigned, with the Chiefs pulling out a thrilling 30-27 win as time expired in overtime. “You can’t really do anything except be happy for yourself …
DENVER – Kicker Cairo Santos kissing the game-winning field off the left upright for the walkoff winner for the Kansas City Chiefs in 30-27 thriller over the Denver Broncos put a bow on top of a package delivered by special teams. “It’s kind of like being in a movie,” Santos said in try to describe the madness following his game-winning …
DENVER — Expectations of a physical football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos proved accurate in the first half, with neither team’s offense mustering much of a threat and defense and special teams providing all the points in 9-3 Chiefs halftime lead. Temperatures plunging into the 30s and a bitter winds created a challenging environment for both …
DENVER — The Kansas City City Chiefs take on the Denver Broncos Sunday night without three defensive starters, but will have linebacker Derrick Johnson, cornerback Marcus Peters and defensive tackle Dontari Poe. The team already knew it would be without linebacker Dee Ford, defensive end Jaye Howard and cornerback Steven Nelson. Johnson, Peters and Poe all appeared questionable on Friday’s injury …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Looking at the Denver Broncos from the viewpoint of the Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid reveals a familiar image. “They’re some similarities,” Reid said, “especially statistically there are some similarities in the areas offensively and defensively I would say.” The Chiefs and Broncos share very similar stories through the first 10 games of the season. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Seven Kansas City Chiefs sat out the final practice before the team heads to Denver for a Sunday night showdown against the Broncos, including five defensive starters. Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin along with linebacker Dee Ford (hamstring) and defensive lineman Jaye Howard (hip) are out for Sundays’ game. Ford’s 10 quarterback sacks stand tied for the NFL …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sunday night’s showdown at the Denver Broncos offers a redemption opportunity for the Kansas City Chiefs, a chance to wash away the bitter taste left behind by the dressing down handed to them in primetime in week four at Pittsburgh and end a primetime losing streak against the Broncos. “Pittsburgh we don’t remember,” linebacker Tamba Hali said. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Thanksgiving brought some good news for the Kansas City Chiefs with defensive tackle Dontari Poe returning to practice, increasing the likelihood he anchors the defensive line Sunday night against the Denver Broncos. Linebacker Derrick Johnson also returned to practice Thursday. The veteran had been limited in recent weeks with a hamstring injury, but appeared Wednesday’s injury report …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The numbers say Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith ranks as not just the fastest gun in the AFC West, but the fastest quarterback in the league according to the high-tech statistics of the NFL, and that happens by design. “Nothing good in this league happens holding on to the football,” co-offensive coordinator Brad Childress said. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The first words from Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid Monday cut straight to a key reason for his team’s 19-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arrowhead Stadium. “The obvious is we need to do better job of staying on the field offensively and getting off the field defensively,” Reid said. “Third downs – …
