KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Despite a three-game losing streak, the Chiefs (9-3) remain in position to clinch a playoff berth in Week 14. Of course, the Chiefs have to get back on the winning track Sunday against the Washington Redskins (3-9), and then need outside help. Here’s how the Chiefs can clinch, according to the Week 14 playoff scenarios released …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs appear to have dodged a bullet with starting left tackle Branden Albert. The injury suffered by Albert doesn’t seem to be as series as it initially looked when he was carted off the field during Sunday’s 35-28 loss to the Denver Broncos. “Branden Albert has a hyperextended knee, a day-to-day situation,” coach Andy Reid said …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It was almost as if the Denver Broncos spotted the Chiefs an early 21-7 lead before they went to work. And 28 unanswered points later, the Broncos emerged victorious 35-28 and handed the Chiefs a third straight loss. “We figured they would have a surge early with emotion playing a factor,” Broncos interim coach Jack Del …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – To no surprise, outside linebacker Justin Houston headlines the list of game day inactive for the Chiefs. Houston, who was previously ruled out with an elbow injury, joins quarterback Tyler Bray, linebacker Nico Johnson, center Eric Kush, offensive lineman Rokevious Watkins, offensive guard Rishaw Johnson and defensive tackle Kyle Love as inactive. The Chiefs also tweaked …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Saturday announced two roster moves. The Chiefs placed rookie defensive back Sanders Commings on injured reserve and elevated rookie linebacker Josh Martin from the practice squad to the 53-man active roster. Commings recently aggravated the same shoulder that previously landed him on injured reserve with designation to return before the start of the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s no secret the Chiefs pass defense has struggled since coming off a Week 10 bye. Under defensive coordinator Bob Sutton, the Chiefs incorporate press coverage, an in-your-face and may-the-best-player win attitude. And the Chiefs have the physical cornerbacks to do it with Brandon Flowers, Sean Smith and Marcus Cooper. “You try to be more aggressive …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder addressed the media Friday and provided an update on outside linebacker Justin Houston’s elbow. Below is a full transcript: “So with Justin, you guys know that last Sunday he dislocated his elbow and it reduced itself back on the field. And then when we got him Monday morning, it was …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There’s a difference the second time around between the Chiefs and Denver Broncos. While both teams are coming off disappointing losses, the change has more to do with the absence of nonstop hype. In the first meeting two weeks ago, national media and TV satellite trucks converged on the Chiefs training facility, giving the Week 11 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs continue to list 10 players on the official NFL Injury Report. But Thursday brought good news for outside linebacker Tamba Hali (ankle), who returned to a limited practice after sitting out Wednesday’s session. Hali was also observed going through the portion of Thursday’s pre-practice warm-up drills wearing his helmet. Getting Hali back would offer …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Thanksgiving weekend traditionally kicks off the holiday season through the end of the year. It’s the time of year to reflect on months gone by, the successes and failures. For Chiefs fans, there’s plenty to be grateful for. The team has experienced a historic turnaround from a 2-14 season to a 9-2 record entering Week …
