KANSAS CITY, Mo. – When playing a team like the Denver Broncos and a quarterback with the Hall of Fame credentials of Peyton Manning there is one truism that never changes – don’t help them win a game. They generally don’t need help; they can do it themselves. But the Chiefs were giving hosts Thursday night before a raucous crowd …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ inactive list for Thursday night’s game against the Denver Broncos carries no surprises. The Chiefs list quarterback Aaron Murray, rookie cornerback Steven Nelson, outside linebacker Dezman Moses, offensive lineman Jeff Allen, tight end Brian Parker, wide receiver Frankie Hammond Jr., and rookie defensive end Rakeem Nunez-Roches as inactive. Allen (knee) was listed as probable …
The Kansas City Chiefs have a great opportunity Thursday night to get one in the win column against quarterback Peyton Manning and the Broncos. And Andy Reid has a chance to notch his first win over the Broncos as the Chiefs head coach. Denver is ripe for the taking, but it’s just going to take force and slight of the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – He is in decline, some declare. His passes are no longer crisp and are wounded ducks, they add. But the facts can’t be ignored despite the detractors around the league. Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning holds a 13-1 career record (.929 win percentage), including the playoffs, and has six straight wins against the Chiefs since joining …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ offensive line passed the initial test against the formidable front seven of the Houston Texans in Week 1. Making the entire unit’s performance against the Texans even more impressive surrounded a new starter at every position from the 2014 season. Donald Stephenson drew the start at left tackle, Ben Grubbs at left tackle, rookie …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The stories of Chiefs rookie center Mitch Morse’s pregame routine while in college are no secret. Morse would throw up before kickoff, as Missouri coach Gary Pinkel on Monday afternoon reminded the school’s beat writers. “Pinkel said Morse ‘gets really, really nervous before games. Usually he was hurling into the trash can,’” David Morrison of The …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are on track to be at full strength for Thursday night’s game against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs list all 14 players, including wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (back) and right tackle Eric Fisher (ankle), as probable and participating fully in practice on Wednesday’s injury report. Fisher’s availability, however, will depend on …
KANSAS CITY, MO — His first tackle came on Sept. 11, 2005 when he stopped New York Jets running back Curtis Martin for a 1-yard gain. If all goes well, tackle No. 1,000 will come Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium where the Chiefs are hosting the Denver Broncos. Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson is on the threshold of becoming the leading …
Offensive, defensive and special teams keys of the Kansas City Chiefs against the Denver Broncos. OFFENSE Last week, the young and inexperienced Chiefs offensive line had their hands full as they tried to block the Houston Texans pass rush, led by All-Pro defensive end J.J. Watt. But despite the continuous pressure from Watt, the Chiefs pass protection was good enough …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs rookie cornerback Marcus Peters enjoyed a solid outing in Week 1, totaling seven tackles (five solo), an interception and three passes defenses. Peters brings energy and his performance proved worthy of compliments from coach Andy Reid. “He works hard,” Reid said. “His challenge will just be not on that front, but he’s young in the business, …
