Chiefs coach Andy Reid has preached starting fast and his team more than obliged Sunday to snap a three-game losing streak in emphatic fashion at FedExField in Landover, Md. From offense, defense and special teams, the Chiefs (10-3) played a complete game for the first time this season en route to a 45-10 blowout win against the Washington Redskins (3-10). …
The Chiefs’ inactives for Sunday’s game against the Washington Redskins carry no surprises. Already declared out with injuries were outside linebacker Justin Houston (elbow), offensive tackle Branden Albert (knee) and tight end Anthony Fasano (concussion, knee). Joining the trio as healthy scratches are quarterback Tyler Bray, center Eric Kush, offensive lineman Rishaw Johnson and defensive lineman Jaye Howard. Meanwhile, linebacker …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs announced two roster moves a day before facing off against the Washington Redskins. As expected, the team elevated tight end Dominique Jones from the practice squad to the 53-man active roster. To make room for Jones, the Chiefs released wide receiver Chad Hall. Saturday’s move comes as a result of starting tight end Anthony …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Anybody looking for signs of panic out of the Chiefs, who have lost three straight after a 9-0 start, better look elsewhere. The message received from coaches and players throughout the week surrounded unity in the face of adversity as the team travels to Washington to take on the Redskins (3-9). “They know that they’ve won …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles is the first rusher in team history to record 1,000 yards rushing or more four times. And Charles, who achieved the feat in Week 12 and has 1,011 yards rushing on the season, is fully aware what his accomplishment means. “I grew up watching Priest Holmes, and I played with Larry …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have good news on Thursday’s injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the Washington Redskins. Previously listed as limited on Wednesday, defensive end Mike DeVito (knee) and free safety Kendrick Lewis (knee) returned to a full practice Thursday. For DeVito, this offers a good sign he’s close to 100 percent since suffering his knee …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A once-feared defensive unit has sprung a leak in the past three games. Of course, facing quarterback Peyton Manning twice in that span and quarterback Philip Rivers played a large role. But the damage inflicted on the Chiefs defense commands attention. Coming off a bye for Week 11’s first meeting against the Denver Broncos, the Chiefs ranked …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs list 16 players on the initial injury report for Sunday’s game against the Washington Redskins. Of the 16 players, six come off the offensive line. Not practicing Wednesday due to injuries are left tackle Branden Albert (knee), tight end Anthony Fasano (concussion, knee) and linebacker Justin Houston (elbow). Chiefs coach Andy Reid said during …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The “next man up” cliché is alive and well with the Chiefs’ offensive line. Starting left tackle Branden Albert is battling a hyperextended knee, starting right guard Jon Asamoah is dealing with a shoulder injury and starting rookie right tackle Eric Fisher is returning from a shoulder injury. Thankfully, the team has depth to combat the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Tuesday signed defensive tackle Jerrell Powe, according to the NFL Transactions report. To make room on the roster for Powe, the Chiefs cut ties with defensive tackle Kyle Love, who signed on Nov. 19. The Chiefs originally selected Powe in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft out of Mississippi. The 6-foot-2, …
