Texans visit Chiefs again in divisional round, 5 years after KC win propelled it to Super Bowl title
2 months, 1 week ago

Texans visit Chiefs again in divisional round, 5 years after KC win propelled it to Super Bowl title

Associated Press  

— Andy Reid remembers quite well the previous time the Texans visited Kansas City for a divisional playoff game. I was proud of the resilience of the guys.” Now, the Chiefs hope another win over the Texans on Saturday can catapult them toward an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl title, and their fourth in a six-year span — a run that began with that divisional win over Houston on Jan. 12, 2020. We will attack it just like it’s our first time playing these guys again.” This is the sixth time the Texans have played for a spot in the AFC championship game. It is going to take all of us and take a lot of execution to get that done, so we have to be on our A-game.” Tricky tackle situation The Chiefs struggled most of the season to protect Mahomes’ blind side, eventually moving All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney outside with Mike Caliendo in his place. “Not telling you he could play a whole game,” Reid said, “but I think he has a chance to play for sure.” A ‘special’ group The Texans got two big plays from special teams in last week’s playoff win.

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Chiefs’ defensive failure against the Bills last time will fuel them in the AFC title game
2 months, 1 week ago

Chiefs’ defensive failure against the Bills last time will fuel them in the AFC title game

New York Times  

— Minutes after their first loss this season, the Chiefs’ mood inside the visitors’ locker room at Highmark Stadium was split. You're hardly the only one The Chiefs’ defenders understand they have to play better against the Bills’ potent offense, led by quarterback Josh Allen, in two categories: the fundamentals and on third down. “Three or four mistakes in a …

Texans fall to the Chiefs to remain winless in 6 tries at reaching the AFC title game
2 months, 1 week ago

Texans fall to the Chiefs to remain winless in 6 tries at reaching the AFC title game

Associated Press  

Stroud just about had to be scraped off the field inside Arrowhead Stadium by the time the Kansas City Chiefs had sacked him for the eighth time Saturday, the Houston quarterback’s jersey stretched and torn and covered in grass and mud. And with Patrick Mahomes finding Travis Kelce wide open all day and Kansas City’s pass rush making life miserable …

Mahomes and Kelce help Chiefs to a 23-14 win over Texans and another AFC title game trip
2 months, 1 week ago

Mahomes and Kelce help Chiefs to a 23-14 win over Texans and another AFC title game trip

Associated Press  

— Patrick Mahomes has never lost in the divisional round of the playoffs with the Kansas City Chiefs. With the Chiefs’ star quarterback hitting best buddy Travis Kelce seven times for 117 yards and a touchdown and a pass rush that dragged Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud to the ground eight times, Kansas City rolled to a 23-14 victory Saturday that …

Stephen A. Smith sends Jason Kelce and ESPN crew a message as he braves Kansas City cold at Chiefs-Texans game
2 months, 1 week ago

Stephen A. Smith sends Jason Kelce and ESPN crew a message as he braves Kansas City cold at Chiefs-Texans game

Daily Mail  

Travis Kelce's girlfriend isn't the only loved one the Kansas City Chiefs star will have at Saturday's playoffs game against the visiting Houston Texans. In his capacity as an NFL analyst for ESPN, Travis' brother Jason Kelce has arrived at Arrowhead Stadium for the pivotal Divisional Round matchup, where wind chill temperatures were hovering around 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Jason Kelce …

Travis Kelce sets NFL playoff record as Chiefs top Texans, advance to AFC Championship Game: Key takeaways
2 months, 1 week ago

Travis Kelce sets NFL playoff record as Chiefs top Texans, advance to AFC Championship Game: Key takeaways

New York Times  

Travis Kelce’s milestone game Saturday helped the Kansas City Chiefs’ quest for a three-peat continue for another week with a 23-14 win over the Houston Texans in the AFC divisional round. — Nate Taylor, Chiefs beat writer Kansas City’s pass rush delivers a masterpiece Led by longtime coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, the Chiefs’ defense accomplished its biggest mission. — Taylor Awaiting …

Chiefs designate CB Jaylen Watson to return and plan to sit most of their stars at Denver
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs designate CB Jaylen Watson to return and plan to sit most of their stars at Denver

Associated Press  

— The Chiefs designated Jaylen Watson to return from the injured list Friday, raising the chances that one of their top cornerbacks could be available when they begin play in the divisional round of the playoffs in a couple of weeks. “He’s really done well coming back,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said after Friday’s workout. He was out there until …

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes expects to play vs. Texans in matchup of AFC West and South champions
3 months, 1 week ago

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes expects to play vs. Texans in matchup of AFC West and South champions

Associated Press  

— Texans coach Demeco Ryans was asked early in the week, long before anybody knew the severity of Patrick Mahomes’ high-ankle sprain, if he expected the Chiefs quarterback to play against them Saturday. Mahomes was able to practice this week after hurting his ankle late in last week’s victory over Cleveland, and all signs point to him being on the …

Chiefs have built a team that can win if Patrick Mahomes gets hurt. That moment may have arrived
3 months, 1 week ago

Chiefs have built a team that can win if Patrick Mahomes gets hurt. That moment may have arrived

Associated Press  

— Many of the decisions that the Kansas City Chiefs have made over the years have been with this exact situation in mind: Their star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, gets hurt and they could need to win a couple of games without him. And under center, the Chiefs paid handsomely to bring in veteran Carson Wentz, who has started nearly 100 …

Kansas City Chiefs trade for DeAndre Hopkins in blockbuster move for the Super Bowl champions
5 months ago

Kansas City Chiefs trade for DeAndre Hopkins in blockbuster move for the Super Bowl champions

Daily Mail  

The Kansas City Chiefs are trading for Tennessee Titans star DeAndre Hopkins in a huge move for the Super Bowl champions. Their receiver room was already decimated thanks to Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown's shoulder problem, while JuJu Smith-Schuster suffered a hamstring injury in last week's win over the San Francisco 49ers. The Kansas City Chiefs are trading for Tennessee Titans star …

What I’m seeing from the Kansas City Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes, offense adjusting to injuries
5 months, 3 weeks ago

What I’m seeing from the Kansas City Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes, offense adjusting to injuries

New York Times  

— On paper, the Chiefs’ place in the NFL standings isn’t surprising. In Monday’s prime-time game, when the Chiefs host the New Orleans Saints, quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be without his top three skill-position teammates not named Travis Kelce — veteran receiver Marquise Brown, running back Isiah Pacheco and leading receiver Rashee Rice. “Like I did with Xavier on that …

Kansas City Chiefs player BJ Thompson, 25, goes into cardiac arrest after having a seizure in a team meeting
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Kansas City Chiefs player BJ Thompson, 25, goes into cardiac arrest after having a seizure in a team meeting

Daily Mail  

Kansas City Chiefs had to postpone OTA practice on Thursday when defensive lineman BJ Thompson had a seizure in a special teams meeting and went into cardiac arrest. 'The Chiefs canceled all team activities today after a backup defensive lineman had a seizure in a special teams meeting and went into cardiac arrest, per sources,' Pelissero wrote on X. BJ …

Andy Reid, Travis Kelce say they’ll return in 2024 as Chiefs go for 3-peat
1 year, 1 month ago

Andy Reid, Travis Kelce say they’ll return in 2024 as Chiefs go for 3-peat

New York Times  

Fresh off winning Super Bowl LVIII, the Kansas City Chiefs’ third title in the last five years, coach Andy Reid and tight end Travis Kelce both confirmed they plan to return next season. “I’m mad at Belichick and Pete because now I get asked all of those questions.” Belichick and the New England Patriots mutually agreed to part ways in …

Chiefs’ Andy Reid and Travis Kelce not contemplating retirement any time soon
1 year, 2 months ago

Chiefs’ Andy Reid and Travis Kelce not contemplating retirement any time soon

Associated Press  

— Chiefs coach Andy Reid doesn’t sound as if he’s ready to follow Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll into the next phase of his career. “I haven’t even thought about that,” Reid said Thursday after the Chiefs concluded their final practice ahead of Saturday night’s wild-card playoff game against the Miami Dolphins. He’s already the career wins leader for the …

Chiefs express mixed emotions after lackluster OT victory over Texans
2 years, 3 months ago

Chiefs express mixed emotions after lackluster OT victory over Texans

New York Times  

HOUSTON — Mixed emotions can sometimes be accompanied by mixed messages. “This is one of the hardest-fighting teams we’ve played this season,” said safety Justin Reid, who played the previous four years for the Texans. “It feels like every week when we come out that it’s a Super Bowl for the team that we’re playing,” Chiefs owner Clark Hunt said. …

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