KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There is no doubt the battle-tested New England Patriots have more recent playoff experience than the Chiefs, a team advancing beyond the first round of the playoffs for the first time in 20-plus years. The Patriots are the defending Super Bowl champions, after all, and have made the postseason in seven straight seasons, including two Super …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Cairo Santos’ introduction to the postseason proved one to remember during the Chiefs’ 30-0 won over the Houston Texans in the opening round of the playoffs. Santos went 3 of 3 on field goal attempts, converting twice from 49 yards and 33 yards. He established a team record with the first 49-yard goal for the longest …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Second-year running back Charcandrick West’s status against the Buffalo Bills is officially 50-50. The Chiefs list West (hamstring) as questionable on Friday’s injury report after West missed a third straight practice. Still, coach Andy Reid indicated a level of confidence he could potentially use West, who suffered the injury against the San Diego Chargers in Week …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are riding high on a four-game winning streak behind a strong defense and punishing running game, both of which positioned the team well for a postseason push. There is little doubt the Chiefs have looked good on the field the past two games, outscoring opponents 62-16 while totaling six interceptions and eight sacks. But …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back Charcandrick West (hamstring) missed a second straight day of practice, putting his status in the air for Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills. West suffered the injury in Week 11, and the Chiefs could turn to Spencer Ware or Knile Davis if needed. Ware rushed for 96 yards and two touchdowns on 11 attempts …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Punter Dustin Colquitt has been an unsung hero throughout the Chiefs’ four-game winning streak. Colquitt’s booming punts have played a major role in flipping field position, and he put that ability on display in Week 11’s 33-3 win against the San Diego Chargers by placing four of five punts inside the 20-yard line. The NFL on …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs began preparations for Sunday’s pivotal game against the Buffalo Bills without five players. Guard Ben Grubbs (neck) did not practice and has already been ruled out, marking the fourth straight game he will miss since suffering the injury in Week 7. Defensive end Allen Bailey (calf), linebacker Dee Ford (back), wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – From finding a place to live to fitting in with teammates, going somewhere new often presents obstacles. But defensive lineman David King, whom the Chiefs claimed off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, is ahead of the curve to make him feel at home. “I’m surrounded by Sooners,” said King, who played collegiately at Oklahoma. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs could face an unfamiliar quarterback when the Pittsburgh Steelers take the field Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. Starter Ben Roethlisberger is dealing with a knee injury and backup Mike Vick suffered a hamstring injury in Week 6, meaning third-string quarterback Landry Jones is in line to start. “I’m just getting myself kind of prepared and …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs inside linebacker Josh Mauga (groin, Achilles) and defensive tackle Dontari Poe (ankle) are out for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. Mauga, who suffered the groin injury in Week 4, will miss a second straight game after not practicing the entire week. Rookie inside linebacker Ramik Wilson is likely to make another start in place of …
