Offensive, defensive and special teams keys of the Kansas City Chiefs against the Denver Broncos. OFFENSE Last week, the young and inexperienced Chiefs offensive line had their hands full as they tried to block the Houston Texans pass rush, led by All-Pro defensive end J.J. Watt. But despite the continuous pressure from Watt, the Chiefs pass protection was good enough …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (back) returned to a full practice Tuesday ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Denver Broncos. Also returning to a full practice after being limited on Monday are safety Husain Abdullah (quad) and rookie linebacker D.J. Alexander (hamstring). Starting outside linebacker Tamba Hali (neck) was limited Tuesday for a second straight …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs hit the practice field Tuesday afternoon in shorts and helmet for the only full-team workout ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Denver Broncos. And one key player, right tackle Eric Fisher, was warming up and stretching during the portion of practice open to the media. “He’s going to practice today,” coach Andy Reid …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs released an injury report Monday night ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Denver Broncos. Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (back), safety Husain Abdullah (quad), outside linebacker Tamba Hali and rookie inside linebacker D.J. Alexander (hamstring) are listed as limited participants. Maclin played on 57 of the Chiefs’ 70 offensive snaps (81 percent) in Week …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – One question lingered from the Chiefs 27-20 win over the Houston Texans. And it surrounded if right tackle Eric Fisher asked the coaching staff to not play in the season opener because of a high-ankle sprain. Chiefs coach Andy Reid responded in emphatic fashion during a Monday afternoon conference call with team beat writers. “I can help clear …
Chiefs coach Andy Reid knew something was wrong with offensive tackle Eric Fisher before Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. Fisher, who returns from a high-ankle sprain, put in a full practice the entire week and was set to start at right tackle. The Chiefs, however, surprisingly listed him as questionable on Friday’s injury report, and the reason for Fisher not …
From offense, defense to special teams, every facet of the Chiefs came out of the gate rolling en route to a 27-20 win over the Houston Texans. The Chiefs (1-0) were led by quarterback Alex Smith, who completed 22 of 33 passes for 243 yards and three touchdowns for a quarterback rating for 118.6. Lots of things went right for Kansas City, and some misfires …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt couldn’t hide if he wanted to. The three-time All-Pro is seen on national television commercials and magazine covers, fitting endorsements for one of the NFL’s premier defensive players who is widely regarded as a genuinely good person. His off-field profile notwithstanding, the 6-5, 289-pound Watt makes his biggest splash on the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – New Chiefs offensive lineman Jah Reid had choices after clearing waivers when the Baltimore Ravens let him go Sept. 5 as part of roster trimmings to reach a 53-man roster. But the 6-7, 325-pound Reid quickly found he didn’t have to search long for a new home after visiting with the Chiefs and signed a one-year, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs officially designate guard Jeff Allen (knee) and tackle Eric Fisher (ankle) as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. The listing comes despite both players putting in full practice Friday, and coach Andy Reid didn’t appear concerned over Fisher’s availability. “He’s working through the thing,” Reid said Friday, “that’s what he’s doing. We’ll …
