KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs coach Andy Reid has downplayed throughout the week what is at stake in the season finale. But don’t overlook the game’s importance to help clear an unsettled postseason picture. A win for the playoff-bound Chiefs (10-5) over the Oakland Raiders combined with a loss by the Denver Broncos (11-4) to the San Diego Chargers gives …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Oakland Raiders safety Charles Woodson’s accomplished 18-year NFL career comes full circle Sunday. Woodson, who announced on Dec. 21 he will retire at the end of the season, plays his final game on the same field where arguably a Pro Football Hall of Fame career began on Sept. 6, 1998 at Arrowhead Stadium. “I remember that …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs coaching staff didn’t hold back the past week on complimenting Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel. “He’s an explosive player, makes a lot of things happen,” coach Andy Reid said. “He’s great at extending plays. “From a defensive standpoint, you’ve got to make sure you play the whole play, and then a little. He moves …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs kicker Cairo Santos has a firm grasp of soccer traditions, a sport he grew up playing in his native Brazil. And one of the oldest customs Santos knows well surrounds the postgame exchange of jerseys. “You see a lot of the young players swapping jerseys with older veterans just because they grew up watching them …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NFL can’t escape the debate because controversies are common during the 2015 season. Active officials apparently can’t agree; retired officials now paid as analyst have varying opinions; former and current players are confused; and fans throw their hands up in frustration over one simple question: What in the world constitutes a catch? “Each play is …
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. – A three-game winning streak has the Chiefs (4-5) entrenched in the postseason chase, a game out of the AFC wildcard spot, entering Week 11’s contest against the San Diego Chargers (2-7). And don’t judge the Chiefs’ current record when considering 21 teams have qualified for the playoffs with a losing record through nine games since 1990. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have gone 11 games over the last two seasons without a punt or kickoff return for touchdown, the longest drought since Andy Reid and his staff took over in 2013. Special teams coordinator Dave Toub won’t admit to getting antsy or frustrated by the wait; he’s been there before. “When I was in Chicago, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs will face an enduring testament to desire when Minnesota Vikings cornerback Terence Newman takes the field Sunday at TCF Bank Stadium. Newman, who is in his 13th season, has withstood time since entering the league in 2003 out of Kansas State as a first-round pick (fifth overall) with the Dallas Cowboys. The average career …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are reeling after losing three straight games and sit alone at the bottom of the AFC West division, where the Denver Broncos (4-0) continue to rule supreme. Instead of panicking entering Week 5, the Chiefs (1-3) prefer to view the past four games as the first quarter of a 16-game campaign. The team’s focus …
