KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Force is strong in the Chiefs locker room. There has been an awakening, and it’s not based solely on a seven-game winning streak. Like millions around the world, numerous Chiefs players are eagerly anticipating “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” which hits movie theaters in full strength Friday. “I would say everybody is a ‘Star Wars’ …
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Cairo Santos, punter/holder Dustin Colquitt and long snapper James Winchester haven’t been on the same page the past two games. And the issues resulted in two blown point-after-touchdown (PAT) attempts in Week 13 and a missed field goal in Week 14. “We’ve been a little inconsistent the last couple of weeks on the snaps,” coach Andy Reid …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ 10-3 win over the San Diego Chargers wasn’t exactly a thing of beauty in wet conditions. Both offenses struggled for consistency in a penalty-filled contest, but the Chiefs’ defense held firm as the team extended a winning streak to seven games. “All in all, it was a good win,” coach Andy Reid said. “You’re …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The San Diego Chargers won’t have to worry about Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (knee) in Sunday’s game at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs ruled Houston as out, marking the second straight game the All-Pro linebacker will miss after he suffered a hyperextended knee in Week 12. Second-year pro Dee Ford should draw the start in Houston’s …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – When Travis Kelce fumbled away a catch late in the first half of last Sunday’s game against Oakland, it was another chapter in what has been a bad habit the tight end has displayed over his short career “One play does not define you either way,” Chiefs offensive coordinator Doug Pederson said in speaking about Kelce. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs outside linebacker Tamba Hali (knee) returned to a full practice Thursday, after sitting out Wednesday’s work in what has become a weekly routine. Otherwise, the rest of the injury report remained the same from Wednesday. Outside linebacker Justin Houston (knee) headlines a list of players not practicing a second straight day, a group consisting of …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Outside linebacker Justin Houston (knee) is among five players to not practice Wednesday as the Chiefs prepare for Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium. Houston, who suffered a hyperextended knee in Week 12, was observed without a brace on either knee and he appeared to walk without a limp during the open …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The success of an extra-point kick was once the most automatic play of any NFL game. But a 2015 rules change that moved the point after touchdown (PAT) back to what amounts to 33-yard field goal for a single point has dropped the automatic nature of the kick. That was especially visible around the league on …
Rivalry games are always weird. The first installment of the Kansas City Chiefs versus the Oakland Raiders this season was no exception and the Chiefs pulled out their sixth straight win, 24-20. Fans and onlookers were left scratching their heads as special teams turned into special disasters for both squads. There were some bright spots and some not-so-bright spots in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Outside linebacker Justin Houston (knee) headlines a quartet of Chiefs players ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders. Houston suffered a hyperextended knee in Week 12 and did not practice the entire week. Linebacker Dee Ford (back, probable) is expected to start in Houston’s place and the second-year pro has coach Andy Reid’s confidence. …