KANSAS CITY, Mo. – As most know, I’m contributing a weekly feature this NFL season for all Kansas City Chiefs home games to SBNation’s ArrowheadPride.com. So with the first home game in the books, a story on fan reaction before Sunday’s game is now up. Here’s a tease: They arrived early on Sunday morning, some before the crack of dawn, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The water cooler chatter among co-workers is always fun on Monday morning. But the workday discussion following Sunday’s game at Arrowhead Stadium will likely have a unique feel. Let it sink it; the Kansas City Chiefs are 2-0. It didn’t come easy during Sunday’s 17-16 victory against the Dallas Cowboys, but as the cliché goes, a win is a win. The Chiefs …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The excitement for Sunday began early, as cars lined up outside the Arrowhead Stadium gates in predawn hours. And the best word to describe the pregame parking lot festivities is festive. Tara Ortiz of Leavenworth, Kan., suffered through the 2012 season. However, she was quick to point out the difference between last season and this year. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Dunta Robinson is not expected to play on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, ESPN’s Ed Werder reports. Robinson, who is listed as questionable, not injury related on the official NFL Injury Report, missed all three days of practice this week after being excused for undisclosed personal matters by coach Andy Reid. Robinson is …
The numbers don’t lie when it comes to the NFL. The numbers support theories that fans virtually live for the football season. The numbers are astounding. Just how large are the NFL’s numbers? A record 108.4 million people tuned in to watch NFL Kickoff Weekend games on CBS, ESPN, FOX and NBC to rank as the most-watched opened weekend ever, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – If there’s such a thing as a big game in Week Two of any NFL season, Sunday’s game between the Dallas Cowboys (1-0) and Kansas City Chiefs (1-0) at Arrowhead Stadium could qualify. This is especially true for the Chiefs, as optimism is high for a turnaround with a new regime. The bad taste from last …
Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (quadricep) returned to the practice field on Thursday on a limited basis, according to the official NFL Injury Report. Expect the Chiefs to take it easy with Charles, who did not practice on Wednesday. Various Chiefs media members observed Charles participating in warmups and drills during Thursday afternoon’s practice session open to the media. And …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs defensive coordinator Bob Sutton’s unit had its way with the Jacksonsville Jaguars in a season-opening 28-2 win. The Chiefs defense dominated the Jaguars offense, holding them to 178 total yards. However, Sunday’s home opener at Arrowhead Stadium against the Dallas Cowboys offers a different challenge, a fact not lost on Sutton. “To be truthful, they …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Five tackles and three sacks in a win often grab attention. And for Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston, his Week One performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars earned recognition from the league as the AFC Defensive Player of the Week. The third-year pro’s three sacks in a game marked the third time in his career he’s accomplished the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There’s a big name on Wednesday’s injury report, but it’s not a surprise as the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for Sunday’s home opener against the Dallas Cowboys. Running back Jamaal Charles, who suffered a quadriceps injury during last week’s win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, is listed as not practicing on the official NFL Injury Report. Still, …
