Rookie kicker Cairo Santos nailed a 48-yard field goal with less than 25 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to help the Chiefs secure a 23-20 win over the San Diego Chargers. Sunday’s victory snapped the Chiefs’ six-game losing streak at Qualcomm Stadium and the Chargers’ five-game winning streak. The Chiefs (3-3) dominated time of possession, holding the ball 39 minutes …
Statistics often tell a back story, such as the Chiefs currently converting 45 percent whenever facing a third-and-long with more than 6 yards to go. The first question that should come to immediate mind is why are the Chiefs facing third-and-long to begin with? Of course, the only true statistic that matters is found in the win-loss column where the …
The burning question on many minds following the Chiefs’ loss to the San Francisco 49ers headlines a condensed version – at least from a question point of view – of this edition of the mailbag. @HerbieTeope Why doesn’t Coach Reid use the run game consistently? Our losses seem to come when we don’t utilize our RB talent #ChiefsDigest — Kemberly …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Everything Monday night went right for the Chiefs en route to a dominating 41-14 win over the New England Patriots. The Chiefs offense clicked to the tune of 443 total yard and 26 first downs, while the defense held the Patriots to 290 total yards and 13 first downs. Even more impressive for the 443 total …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – New England Patriots cornerback Darrelle Revis has earned a reputation as one of the NFL’s elite cover cornerbacks. The five-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time first-team All-Pro thrives on taking away an opposing wide receiver. Revis is so good at his craft the area he covers on the football field is called “Revis Island,” and he …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs continue to list 12 players on the injury report, but with tweaking of designations from Wednesday’s report. Running back Jamaal Charles, who did not practice Wednesday, returned to the field Thursday just four days after suffering a high ankle sprain. Charles was observed participating in warm-ups and position drills during the portion of practice …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs list 12 players on the initial injury report for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Running back Jamaal Charles (ankle) and strong safety Eric Berry (ankle) did not practice. Neither was a surprise given coach Andy Reid addressed their status following the morning walk-through. “They both spent a lot of time here yesterday getting …
The Chiefs dropped to 0-2 in regular-season play following Sunday’s 24-17 loss to the Denver Broncos. And the start of the 2014 campaign is a sharp contrast to last season’s 9-0 start. Still, there’s always something to take away – good and bad – from any action. Here are five highs and lows from Sunday’s game. HIGHS • The Chiefs …
There were clear improvements Sunday from a dismal Week 1 showing. But the Chiefs are potentially at DEFCON 3 following a 24-17 loss to the Denver Broncos that dropped the Chiefs to 0-2 to start the 2014 season. Sure, the Chiefs gave the Broncos (2-0) all it could handle by outgaining Denver in total net yards 380-325, holding a 28-19 edge in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs had an opportunity to launch their 2014 campaign with a victory over the visiting Tennessee Titans. Instead, they were defeated 26-10 while losing linebacker Derrick Johnson and defensive end Mike DeVito to season-ending Achilles tendon injuries. The Chiefs (0-1) now enter a four-game, pre-bye gauntlet featuring three battles beyond the cozy confines of Arrowhead …
