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, …
The Kansas City Chiefs made adjustments to the practice squad on Tuesday evening, signing defensive tackle Jordan Miller and terminating the practice squad contract of offensive tackle Matt Reynolds. The Chiefs also announced earlier on Tuesday the release of defensive lineman Tommie Draheim from the practice squad. Miller originally entered the league in 2011 as an undrafted free agent out …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City can let out a collective sigh of relief. Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles, who left Sunday’s win against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a quad injury, appears to be OK, coach Andy Reid told reporters during his Monday media session. “Jamaal has a quad contusion,” Reid said. “He does have a range of motion, but …
There were plenty of highlights from NFL Kickoff Weekend leading to Sunday night’s game between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys. But the list of seven accomplishment released by the league are remarkable. Here’s a look at what stood out from the contests played on Thursday night and Sunday’s afternoon games. ‘Bold’in statement There have been only three 10-plus …
The Jacksonville Jaguars offense didn’t cross the 50-yard line until the fourth quarter, a testament to how dominant the Kansas City Chiefs defense was at EverBank Field on Sunday. And if not for the Jaguars scoring two points following a safety on a blocked punt, the Chiefs defense basically pitched a shutout during a 28-2 win. Forget for a moment …