KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs (1-2) return home after two straight road games to host the New England Patriots (2-1) at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night. Of course, the Chiefs also come off its first win of the season and now hope to build from the victory. “It’s motivation,” running back Cyrus Gray said. “The thing about it, once …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The big chunks of passing yards down the field haunting the Chiefs secondary during the second half of 2013 are for the most part absent through three games of the 2014 season. And it’s difficult to find a 35-plus yard gain outside of Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning’s 48-yard pass to wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders in Week 2 or Tennessee Titans …
Forecasting rookie running back/wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas’ eventual role among four subjects in this edition of the mailbag. @HerbieTeope #chiefsdigest Do you see DAT having a Percy Harvin type role when he is healthy? — Chancey (@__chancey__) September 22, 2014 They have similar backgrounds, for sure. Like Percy Harvin of the Seattle Seahawks, Chiefs rookie running back/wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas …
The Chiefs (1-2) shook off a sluggish start to record seven plays of 10-plus yards in the first half en route to a 34-15 road win against the Miami Dolphins (1-2). Sunday produced the Chiefs’ first win of the season while the Dolphins have dropped two straight. “It was a good win,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid told reporters during his …
The Chiefs list running back Jamaal Charles (ankle) as inactive for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Charles made a surprise return to practice on Thursday and Friday, albeit in a limited fashion. His presence on the practice field less than a week after suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 2 raised optimism he could be available Sunday. Second-year pro Knile Davis, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The saga of 2014 Chiefs continues to unfold for the worse as they traverse a perilous route toward their Week 6 bye. The same football gods that cloaked the Chiefs in health and good fortune last year, have turned their celestial gaze away from the team this season. Consequently, their postseason road, paved with yellow bricks …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs could have a primary offensive weapon Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Running back Jamaal Charles (ankle) was present Friday morning on the practice field, raising optimism for his availability in Week 3. Charles, who did not practice Wednesday, was observed participating in warm-ups and position drills during the 20-minute period open to the media …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Mystery surrounds the status of Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Charles returned to the field Thursday just four days after suffering a high ankle sprain and put in a limited practice. While it remains to be seen if Charles will play Sunday, the Chiefs have a backup plan in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have moving parts on special teams at kick returner if running back Knile Davis carries the load Sunday in place of Jamaal Charles (ankle). Second-year wide receiver Frankie Hammond Jr., who has filled in at punt returner, will likely be the first man up in Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins. “Frankie, having him, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs media members were treated to a surprise Thursday afternoon. Running back Jamaal Charles (ankle) was on the practice field in helmet and shorts participating in warm-ups and position drills during the 20-minute window open to the media. Charles, who recovers from a high ankle sprain suffered in Week 2, appeared to move without favoring either …