Offensive, defensive and special teams keys of the Kansas City Chiefs against the Chicago Bears. OFFENSE The checklist of improvements needed from the Chiefs offense is a long one if they expect to beat a mediocre Chicago team at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. Topping that list is pass protection, which has been the worst in the NFL over the first …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs officially ruled starting inside linebacker Josh Mauga (groin, Achilles) out for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. Mauga, who suffered the injury in Week 4, missed a third straight day of practice Friday. Rookie inside linebacker Ramik Wilson is the top candidate to replace Mauga in Week 5 and would make his first NFL …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Seventy-two is a number that won’t go away anytime soon. The figure represent the total amount of sacks Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith, who has gone done 18 times through four games, is currently on pace for. And there are concerns whether Smith can survive a full 16-game schedule given the number of hits. For his part, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are reeling after losing three straight games and sit alone at the bottom of the AFC West division, where the Denver Broncos (4-0) continue to rule supreme. Instead of panicking entering Week 5, the Chiefs (1-3) prefer to view the past four games as the first quarter of a 16-game campaign. The team’s focus …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The 2008 NFL Draft is widely regarded as the deepest class at the running back position in recent history. And rightfully so when considering 2008 produced the likes of Jamaal Charles, Matt Forte, Darren McFadden, Chris Johnson, Jonathan Stewart, Ray Rice, Rashard Mendenhall, Felix Jones, Peyton Hillis, Tim Hightower, Justin Forsett, among others. Charles and Forte, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – So far this season, the Chiefs most productive player is the smallest guy in their locker room. Kicker Cairo Santos is listed at 5-8, 160 pounds. In reality, Santos has bulked up and now “tips” the scales at 176 pounds. He remains only 5-8. But the little man from Brazil has been huge for the 2015 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs starting inside linebacker Josh Mauga (groin, Achilles) missed a second straight day of practice Thursday. Mauga’s status for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears is very much in the air. Rookie Ramik Wilson would likely get the start if Mauga can’t play. The Chiefs list wide receiver Albert Wilson (shoulder) as a limited participant in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs returned to practice Wednesday afternoon without a starter on defense. Inside linebacker Josh Mauga (groin, Achilles) did not work out on the field as the Chiefs began preparations for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium. Mauga left Week 4’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first quarter and was replaced …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs used two safeties at the nickel cornerback position in consecutive games to compensate the loss of cornerback Phillip Gaines, who suffered an ACL tear in Week 3. Tyvon Branch got the first chance after Gaines went down against the Green Bay Packers, and then the Chiefs turned to Ron Parker over cornerbacks Jamell Fleming and Marcus Cooper …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs coach Andy Reid spent a few moments Monday during his weekly conference call detailing areas that went wrong during Sunday’s 36-21 loss against the Cincinnati Bengals. The missed opportunities on offense in Cincinnati territory? Check. Settling for seven field goals instead of touchdowns? Check. Penalties and sacks? Check and check. But one area Reid mentioned …
