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. – 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. – Seven gut-wrenching combined points in the past two games separated the Chiefs from victories. The Chiefs (1-5) hung tough, but were unable to close the deals in an 18-17 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 5 and a 16-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6. “In the National Football League, things are close,” …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A pair of Chiefs players are lighter in the pocket Friday after the NFL fined them for actions against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6. The NFL levied a fine on rookie cornerback Steven Nelson in the amount of $17,363 for roughing the passer, specifically “struck QB in knee area,” a league spokesman informed ChiefsDigest.com and The …
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 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ first touchdown of the game against the Chicago Bears was an example of defensive teamwork. Facing a second-and-11 on his own 8-yard line early in the first quarter, Bears quarterback Jay Cutler took a snap in shotgun formation and prepared to pass. Defensive tackle Jaye Howard, however, burst through the offensive line to hit …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When running back Jamaal Charles hobbled off the field, Kansas City was beating the Chicago Bears, 17-3. His absence coincided with an impending Chiefs offensive implosion and the Chiefs (1-4) fell to the Bears (2-3), 18-17. Lots of things went right and lots of things went right. Here are five things that didn’t go the Chiefs’ way …
The angst over cornerback Jamell Fleming, lack of production from the wide receiver corps and a head coach wearing two hats on the sideline are among the subjects addressed in this edition of the mailbag. @HerbieTeope Do we have another option besides Fleming until @SeanSMITH24 returns? Fleming was abused by Denver. #ChiefsDigest — Kemberly Creager (@chiefsdiva69) September 19, 2015 Cornerback …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jaye Howard was a hard man to miss Thursday night. Well, that is unless the person attempting to account for the 6-3, 330-pound defensive tackle was a Denver Broncos blocker. Howard proved a disruptive force throughout the contest and terrorized the Denver interior offensive line, accounting for a team-high seven tackles. His performance during the 31-24 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The last three minutes in Arrowhead Stadium were tumultuous. One second the arena was filled with deafening noise, the next were moments of stunned silence. Denver quarterback Peyton Manning and the Broncos orchestrated a perfectly timed drive to tie the game with 40 seconds left. What followed can be chalked up to the magic of football. Sometimes things …
