The League’s “Sacko Bowl” came to life on Sunday morning with a matchup between the worst in the NFC, the Detroit Lions, and one of the worst in the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs, in the NFL International Series in London. Both teams entered the game with a combined 3-11 record. The Chiefs proved to be much better, dominating the Lions (1-7), 45-10, …
The Chiefs released the final injury report from London with no surprises ahead of Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions at Wembley Stadium. And the only major question surrounded who will start for left guard Ben Grubbs, whom the Chiefs on Thursday ruled as out with a neck injury. “We’re rotating a couple folks in there,” coach Andy Reid told …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs took care of business before flying Thursday night for London by ruling out three players. Left guard Ben Grubbs (neck), defensive end Mike DeVito (concussion) and rookie inside linebacker Ramik Wilson (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Other than those three players, the Chiefs are in good shape. Outside linebacker Tamba …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs began preparations to play the Detroit Lions in London with a key player on offense back on the field. Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, who missed Week 7 recovering from a concussion, put in a full practice Wednesday afternoon. “He says he feels good,” coach Andy Reid said after the morning walkthrough. “Right now no symptoms, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin put in a limited practice Friday after passing the NFL concussion protocol and could play Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. “He’s passed everything,” coach Andy Reid told reporters Friday after practice. “We just have to see tomorrow how he feels.” The Chiefs officially list Maclin, who did not practice the previous …
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. – Outside linebacker Justin Houston (elbow) returned to full practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday. Houston’s fellow pass rusher, outside linebacker Tamba Hali (knee), also appears on track to play Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers after Hali put in a limited practice Thursday after missing Wednesday’s workout. The outlook doesn’t appear good for wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (concussion) and …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A total of 11 players are listed on the Chiefs’ initial injury report for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (concussion), outside linebacker Tamba Hali (knee), defensive end Mike DeVito (concussion) and rookie inside linebacker Ramik Wilson (ankle, knee) did not practice Wednesday afternoon. The quartet’s listing is not a surprise since …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs came out of Sunday’s game in Minnesota with two notable injuries and several other bumps and bruises. Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin and defensive end Mike DeVito sustained concussion, but their status remains unchanged Monday. “It’s no different than what I mentioned last night with the two fellas with concussions,” coach Andy Reid said. “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 …
