Chiefs offensive lineman Jeff Allen (knee) is active for Monday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Allen, who suffered the knee injury in the preseason opener, makes his return to the lineup after being inactive the first two regular-season games. With Allen available for action, offensive lineman Jah Reid is inactive. Reid started the first two …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have shuffled the right side of the offense line through two games of the regular season. Offensive lineman Jah Reid filled in at right tackle while Eric Fisher recovers from a high-ankle sprain. But the front five could be at full strength when the Chiefs return to practice in the coming days in preparation for Week 3’s game …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There is one advantage to a Thursday night game and it surrounds the 10 days the Chiefs have before Week 3’s game against the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. The extra time could prove beneficial for right tackle Eric Fisher to recover from a high-ankle sprain. And more importantly, the opportunity to return to the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ offensive line passed the initial test against the formidable front seven of the Houston Texans in Week 1. Making the entire unit’s performance against the Texans even more impressive surrounded a new starter at every position from the 2014 season. Donald Stephenson drew the start at left tackle, Ben Grubbs at left tackle, rookie …
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. – 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. – 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 …
Coach Andy Reid said last week that he felt good about his 2015 Chiefs going into Sunday’s game in Houston. Reid also admitted he wasn’t quite sure what to expect from his club in the season opener against the Texans. That’s what having five new starters on the offensive line will do to a head coach’s level of confidence. If …
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 …
