KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith and company set the tone early against the New York Jets – ranked fifth in the NFL against the run – with an 81-yard touchdown opening drive. Short passing routes and running back Jamaal Charles kept the Jets (1-8) defense off balance all afternoon en route to a 24-10 Chiefs (5-3) win at …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs (4-3) welcome the struggling New York Jets (1-7) to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday seeking a third straight win. Kansas City is riding high after a 34-7 win against the St. Louis Rams last week in which they scored on special teams, recorded seven sacks and added three rushing touchdowns. The Chiefs have won four …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have good news on the final injury report for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. Safety Eric Berry (ankle) is listed as probable and will make a return to the playing field for the first time since suffering the high ankle sprain in Week 2. The Chiefs officially list Berry as a limited …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Deep vertical passes are virtually invisible in the Chiefs’ passing game, which currently ranks 29th in the league, averaging 202.3 yards per game. Quarterback Alex Smith averages 7 yards per passing attempt and his longest completion on the season is 33 yards. The Chiefs don’t push the ball down the field often, preferring instead to throw …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (ribs) put in a full practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday. Kelce’s upgrade is the only significant change on Thursday’s injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. The Chiefs list strong safety Eric Berry (ankle) and cornerback Chris Owens (knee) as limited for the second straight day, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – High-scoring games and mind-blowing passing numbers are the norm in a modern NFL where weekly production resembles an office Fantasy Football league. The Chiefs can score points, too, evidenced by a respectable 25.1 points per game average, which ranks 11th in the league. Still, a concept survives in Kansas City contrary to the NFL’s apparent lust …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs list 14 players on the initial injury report for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. Running back Jamaal Charles headlines the list with a back injury, but it doesn’t appear serious when considering the Chiefs list him as a full participant. Quarterback Alex Smith (right shoulder) also put in a full practice, and …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs coach Andy Reid will see a familiar face Sunday when he looks across the field to the opposing sideline. The New York Jets made the switch from second-year quarterback Geno Smith to veteran signal caller Michael Vick, who played for Reid with the Philadelphia Eagles from 2009-12. But the Jets turning to Vick had nothing …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith is dealing with a right shoulder sprain to his throwing arm, coach Andy Reid revealed Monday. Reid said Smith suffered the injury late in the first half during Sunday’s 34-7 win against the St. Louis Rams. “He just kind of landed on it,” Reid said. “Probably more of a bruise than it …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs spotted the St. Louis Rams the game’s first seven points, and then slammed the door with 34 unanswered points en route to a 34-7 win. Running back Knile Davis punctuated the victory with a 99-yard return for a touchdown to start the second half. And Davis’ kick return came at a perfect time to …
