KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning poses the obvious problems to the Chiefs defense. Manning enters Sunday night’s game holding a 10-1 career record against Kansas City, including 5-0 since joining the AFC West in 2012. While dealing with Manning presents a challenge, the Chiefs have more to consider with the Broncos appearing to achieve offensive balance after coming …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The shock of strong safety Eric Berry’s sudden absence resonates at One Arrowhead Drive. Chiefs coach Andy Reid on Wednesday didn’t have a medical update on Berry, who is currently undergoing testing for possible lymphoma at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. The head coach, however, promised updates would be passed along once they became known. In …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs defensive back Ron Parker’s play against the Buffalo Bills looked just fine from the sidelines to coach Andy Reid. And nothing has changed after the head coach had an opportunity to review the game. “Parker I mentioned yesterday (Sunday) after the game, played well,” Reid said Monday. “After looking at the tape, I still felt …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fans of quick-strike offensive schemes in the modern NFL era likely aren’t too fond of the Chiefs’ methodical nature. There is nothing fancy about the grinding style on offense, but how the Chiefs conduct business by controlling the clock proves highly effective. Kansas City enters Week 10 ranked sixth in the league in time of possession …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Saturday activated veteran inside linebacker Joe Mays to the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills. The 29-year-old Mays was projected to start at left inside linebacker prior to suffering the wrist injury during the second preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. The Chiefs placed the 5-11, 244-pound Mays on …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Josh Mauga stood in the tunnel with his starting defensive teammates during pregame introductions on Sept. 7, 2014. The Chiefs inside linebacker soaked in the Arrowhead Stadium environment while anxiously waiting to hear his name as butterflies churned in his stomach. The heavy thumping in his chest fueled the emotions and adrenaline coursing through his 6-1, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – High-scoring games and mind-blowing passing numbers are the norm in a modern NFL where weekly production resembles an office Fantasy Football league. The Chiefs can score points, too, evidenced by a respectable 25.1 points per game average, which ranks 11th in the league. Still, a concept survives in Kansas City contrary to the NFL’s apparent lust …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs face a daunting task Sunday against arguably one of the hottest quarterback in the NFL. San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has topped 300 yards passing in two of the past three games. Rivers also has 15 touchdown passes against two interceptions on the season while leading his team on a five-game winning streak. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – For all the wrong making headlines in recent weeks, the majority of NFL players continue to do the right thing under the radar. Such is the case of Chiefs linebacker James-Michael Johnson, who is giving back to the community by sponsoring “Project JMJ” with his former high school, Rodriguez High School in Fairfield, Calif. Johnson’s contest …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Injuries to starters Derrick Johnson (Achilles) and Joe Mays (wrist) have the Chiefs sporting a new look at the inside linebacker positions just one game into the regular season. The Chiefs already turned to Josh Mauga to fill in for Mays, who is on injured reserve with a designation for return. And now the team leans …
