KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs entered Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders with 21 sacks through the first five games. When the final second ticked off the clock at Arrowhead Stadium, the Chiefs had 31 on the season. Ten sacks against an AFC West bitter rival. Ten sacks in a game. “That is crazy,” safety Quintin Demps …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – They came as one for a common goal; set a new world record as the loudest outdoor stadium. The recent crowd noise record of 136.6 decibels was previously established just a month ago by Seattle Seahawks fans at CenturyLink Field. While there were nervous moments at Arrowhead Stadium, it finally happened late it in the fourth …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s often said championships are won with defenses, and there’s no arguing an elite unit resides at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs defense turned in a dominating performance, notching 10 sacks and three interceptions, including a pick-six by safety Husain Abdullah, catapulting the Chiefs (6-0) to a 24-7 win over the Oakland Raiders (2-4). “The coaches believe …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs list cornerback Brandon Flowers (knee) as inactive for Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders. Flowers, who battled a knee injury in recent weeks, tweaked his other knee during Friday’s practice. He was listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report. Flowers was also inactive in Week Four against the New York Giants. Look for cornerback …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs announced two roster moves Saturday, placing rookie tight end Travis Kelce on injured reserve and elevating rookie safety Bradley McDougald from the practice squad to the 53-man active roster. Kelce, one of the team’s two third-round picks of the 2013 NFL Draft, underwent arthroscopic knee surgery earlier in the week. He battled a knee …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There’s been a buzz in the air throughout the week that arguably hasn’t been felt around these parts in a while. Of course, it’s not hard for a team and fans to be on a high entering Week Six with a perfect record, the first since the 2003 season when the Chiefs started 9-0. But the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs list linebacker Justin Houston (concussion) as probable for Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders. Houston, who ranks second in the league with 8 ½ sacks, put in a full practice Friday after being limited Thursday and sitting out Wednesday’s session. But considering Houston is going through concussion protocols, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Houston’s …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s no secret as goes running back Jamaal Charles, so goes the Chiefs offense. Charles, who’s been battling blisters, returned to the practice field Thursday on a limited basis after sitting out Wednesday. And offensive coordinator Doug Pederson made it clear who commands the ball in the backfield. “Jamaal is the guy, he’s going to go,” …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two of the Chiefs’ top players on both sides of the ball returned to the practice field Thursday after missing Wednesday’s session. While tight end Anthony Fasano (ankle, knee) and safety Kendrick Lewis (ankle) missed a second straight day, running back Jamaal Charles (toes) and linebacker Justin Houston (concussion) put in a limited practice. Houston has …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The number of the week is six. The Chiefs (5-0) seek to improve to 6-0 when they host the Oakland Raiders (2-3) at Arrowhead Stadium in Week Six. Meanwhile, the Raiders have won six straight games at Arrowhead Stadium. “That’s ridiculous,” Chiefs long snapper Thomas Gafford said. “That’s going to stop this week. To lose to …