KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The absence of crutches and the lack of a limp offered good hints. Chiefs outside linebacker Tamba Hali entered the locker room without both and was immediately engulfed by reporters during Wednesday’s media session. His response to the first question said it all. “I plan on it,” Hali responded when asked about his availability for Sunday’s …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs list 10 players on the initial injury report for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. Outside linebackers Tamba Hali (ankle) and Justin Houston (elbow) are officially listed as not practicing. Hali went through the morning walk-through, while Houston underwent an MRI Wednesday. Joining Hali and Houston as not practicing is rookie defensive back Sanders …
The NFL on Wednesday released playoff scenarios for Week 13 for the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks. Of course, the Broncos and Chiefs square off Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium and there are implications. Here’s how the scenarios play out this weekend for the Chiefs, with the main consideration a win over the Broncos, per the NFL news …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs weekly schedule doesn’t normally include a Monday locker room media session following coach Andy Reid’s presser. But a rare instance occurred this week with the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. While the player availability was relatively sparse due to ongoing team meetings, a few players did come through and the Denver Broncos appeared to be a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs coach Andy Reid offered numerous injury updates during Monday’s media session. The two headlining the list account for 20 of the team’s 37 sacks, outside linebackers Justin Houston and Tamba Hali, both of whom were injured Sunday against the San Diego Chargers. Reid said Hali, who was on crutches Sunday, has a “slight ankle sprain.” …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sunday’s game saw nine lead changes in a wild AFC West matchup that produced 79 combined points. San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers ensured his team hit the scoreboard last when it mattered en route to a 41-38 win over the Chiefs. After the Chiefs took a 38-24 lead with 1:22 remaining in the game, Rivers …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are without two starting offensive linemen against the San Diego Chargers. Rookie right tackle Eric Fisher (shoulder) and guard Jon Asamoah (shoulder) are inactive. The Chiefs will start Donald Stephenson in Fisher’s place, while Geoff Schwartz will shift to Asamoah’s spot at the guard position. Starting defensive end Mike DeVito (knee) was ruled out …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Coming off a 27-17 loss to the Denver Broncos, the Chiefs (9-1) face adversity for the first time this season. Are they focused on Sunday’s opponent, the San Diego Chargers (4-6), or playing a mental game of “What ifs” from Week 11? Or even worse, are the Chiefs looking ahead to Week 13’s rematch against Denver? …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A week after being claimed off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers, wide receiver Kyle Williams’ season is over with a torn ACL. The Chiefs on Friday placed Williams on injured reserve and brought back wide receiver Chad Hall, who was released last week to make room for Williams. Williams’ injury is a setback for the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A league-wide debate has ensued in recent days over San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks’ controversial hit on New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. The Week 11 play resulted in a 15-yard roughing the passer penalty, which ultimately cost the 49ers the game and a $15,750 fine to Brooks. Agree to disagree on that game-changing infraction, …
