Rivalry games are always weird. The first installment of the Kansas City Chiefs versus the Oakland Raiders this season was no exception and the Chiefs pulled out their sixth straight win, 24-20. Fans and onlookers were left scratching their heads as special teams turned into special disasters for both squads. There were some bright spots and some not-so-bright spots in …
The 56-season history of the Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders is filled with games that were played at the highest levels of performance. There have been just as many games between these teams that played out with some of the oddest scripts. A rainy Sunday at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland would qualify as one of the stranger chapters in …
OAKLAND – Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey (calf) is inactive against the Oakland Raiders. Bailey, who suffered the injury after the bye week, put in a limited practice during the week, but will now miss a fourth straight game. The remaining inactives aren’t a surprise: Quarterback Aaron Murray, outside linebacker Justin Houston (knee), rookie center Mitch Morse (concussion), safety Husain …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sunday’s contest between the Chiefs and Oakland Raiders marks the 110th regular-season meeting, which holds a storied history for the two teams. “It doesn’t take very long to kind of find out what this rivalry is all about and what this history is all about,” Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith said. “Yeah, it’s fun. It’s what football’s about, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NFL can’t escape the debate because controversies are common during the 2015 season. Active officials apparently can’t agree; retired officials now paid as analyst have varying opinions; former and current players are confused; and fans throw their hands up in frustration over one simple question: What in the world constitutes a catch? “Each play is …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs defensive end Jaye Howard was fined $17,363 for roughing the passer in Week 12, according to a league spokesman. The penalty occurred late in the third quarter with the Buffalo Bills facing a third-and-9 at the Chiefs’ 32-yard line. Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor completed a pass for 12 yards when Howard contacted Taylor with the crown of …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Outside linebacker Justin Houston (knee) headlines a quartet of Chiefs players ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders. Houston suffered a hyperextended knee in Week 12 and did not practice the entire week. Linebacker Dee Ford (back, probable) is expected to start in Houston’s place and the second-year pro has coach Andy Reid’s confidence. …
Offensive, defensive and special teams keys for the Kansas City Chiefs (6-5) in Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders (5-6) at O.co Coliseum in Oakland. OFFENSE Balance and ball security – those have been the hallmarks of the Chiefs offense during the five-game winning streak. They’ll need the same type of performance if they expect to beat the Raiders in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Former Kansas Jayhawks linebacker Ben Heeney has grown up fast since the Oakland Raiders selected him in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. The 23-year-old Heeney got engaged to his college sweetheart, Taylor Alderson, in July, and then the couple welcomed their son, Tatum, in late August. “It’s been a whirlwind for me,” Heeney …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Alex Smith does not play the quarterback position in the manner of Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers or Drew Brees. Smith has never been that type of quarterback and never will be. Smith’s profile at the University of Utah and in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers and now wearing the red and gold of the …
