KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The success of an extra-point kick was once the most automatic play of any NFL game. But a 2015 rules change that moved the point after touchdown (PAT) back to what amounts to 33-yard field goal for a single point has dropped the automatic nature of the kick. That was especially visible around the league on …
OAKLAND – Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyvon Branch made his return to the Bay area Sunday in emphatic fashion. A member of the Raiders for seven seasons (2008-14), Branch totaled four tackles (three solo) against his former team. But he also put the final nail in the Raiders’ coffin with an interception returned for a 38-yard touchdown late in the …
OAKLAND – Kansas City Chiefs rookie cornerback Marcus Peters made it no secret in the week leading to Sunday’s game against the Raiders that he was excited to play in his hometown. The emotions were on display during pregame warmups, where Peters danced to the stadium music. He soaked in the environment, perhaps even aware the O.co Coliseum scoreboard flashed …
OAKLAND – The Chiefs found themselves in a dogfight against the Oakland Raiders. Down 20-14 early in the four quarter, the Raiders were driving at the Chiefs’ 33-yard line when Raider quarterback Derek Carr tried to hit running back Roy Helu on a short pass. But the ball popped in the air after Chiefs defensive end Jaye Howard and outside …
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 …
