KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s easy to discount a quarterback getting his first NFL start, which also marks his first time ever being active for a regular season game. However, the Chiefs are proceeding with caution against Houston Texans second-year quarterback Case Keenum. “He’s a good quarterback, he should’ve got drafted,” Chiefs safety Quintin Demps said. “We’re definitely not sleeping …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Don’t expect Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles to shy from an increased workload. “I’m not worried about my pace,” Charles said during Thursday’s locker room media session. “I’ve been doing this for years, so I’m not worried about how many times I touch the ball.” It’s a good thing Charles feels that way, especially when considering …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs safety Kendrick Lewis missed a second straight day of practice nursing a sprained ankle. Lewis has been battling the ankle injury in recent weeks, but played through it in Week Six. Joining Lewis as not practicing is backup defensive tackle Jaye Howard, who is listed as not injury-related. Howard is a new addition after not …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The current path of perfection for the undefeated Chiefs goes through quarterback Case Keenum. The Houston Texans (2-4) on Thursday announced Keenum would start over T.J. Yates in place on an injured Matt Schaub (ankle, foot) for Week Seven’s contest at Arrowhead Stadium. Keenum entered the league in 2012 as an undrafted free agent out of …
The elephant in the room for the red-hot Chiefs is the lackluster performance of the offense, particularly the passing game. Andy Reid fell on his sword again following the 24-7 win over the Raiders, taking the heat off his players and placing the blame on his shoulders. “I didn’t think I did a very good job of putting the guys …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs list 12 players on the initial NFL Injury Report as they prepare for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. Safety Kendrick Lewis did not practice as he recovers from a sprained ankle. Putting in a limited practice were cornerback Brandon Flowers, who missed Week Six’s game against the Oakland Raiders with a knee injury, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs offense has been inconsistent, but the unit appears set to receive a boost before Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. Tight end Anthony Fasano, who hasn’t played since suffering an ankle injury in Week Two, could return this week. “I’m pretty confident if I don’t have any setbacks,” Fasano said during Wednesday’s locker room …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs defense took home its third AFC Defensive Player of the Week on the season. Linebacker Tamba Hali earned the honor after a dominating performance of 3 ½ sacks and four tackles (three solo) in Week Six’s 24-7 win against the Oakland Raiders. On the season, Hali has 7 ½ sacks, which ranks for third-most …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Another week down, another victory notched on the Chiefs’ belt. But it’s no secret the Chiefs are primarily winning behind a defense currently tied or ranked first in numerous statistical categories, including points allowed per game (10.8), sacks (31), takeaways-giveaways (12), interceptions (10), fumble recoveries (8) and defensive touchdowns (3). While the Chiefs boast a perfect …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed rookie cornerback Vernon Kearney to the practice squad, according to Tuesday’s official NFL Transactions report. Kearney, who entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Lane with the Buffalo Bills, recently spent time with the Cleveland Browns before being released in late August. He played two seasons as a wide receiver in college …
