Chiefs defense at full strength for the playoffs with the return of Jaylen Watson
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs defense at full strength for the playoffs with the return of Jaylen Watson

New York Times  

— Every prominent member of the Chiefs defense realized something significant last Friday before practice. … We’ll be ready to go.” The veteran who returned to the practice field last week and who is expected to return from injured reserve in time for Saturday’s divisional-round playoff game against the Houston Texans is cornerback Jaylen Watson. pic.twitter.com/0tdSmfasZR — Harold R. Kuntz January 15, 2025 In Week 7, Watson suffered a fractured fibula and tibia in his left leg early during the Chiefs’ win over the San Francisco 49ers. 🎥: IG | paper.cups pic.twitter.com/TfTiz0BSYx — Brad Henson Productions December 28, 2024 With Watson’s return, Spagnuolo could test the Texans’ passing attack by having his cornerbacks play more man coverage than usual. NOWHERE TO GO 😈 pic.twitter.com/kTFq2MAz25 — Kansas City Chiefs December 21, 2024 Early in the season, when Watson was in the lineup, the Chiefs were missing Omenihu, who was rehabbing after tearing the ACL in his right knee in last year’s AFC Championship Game.

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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 …

Chiefs designate CB Jaylen Watson to return and plan to sit most of their stars at Denver
2 months, 4 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 …

What I’m seeing from the Kansas City Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes, offense adjusting to injuries
5 months, 4 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 …

Sizing up Chiefs’ cornerback competition — the lone position battle in camp
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sizing up Chiefs’ cornerback competition — the lone position battle in camp

New York Times  

— Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo doesn’t know the answer yet — and in some ways, that’s the fun part. The lone true position battle in Kansas City Chiefs training camp — and no, it’s not at left tackle — is for the second cornerback job, the player opposite All-Pro Trent McDuffie. We’ve just got to find out which one surfaces.” …

The Chiefs have learned to lean on their defense when their offense is struggling to score
1 year, 2 months ago

The Chiefs have learned to lean on their defense when their offense is struggling to score

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Chiefs sent a warning through the rest of the league on Saturday night, when they ran roughshod over the Miami Dolphins in the fourth-coldest game in NFL history, that they just might still be the team to beat in this year’s playoffs. “We always talk, whenever you play a great offense — or a team that …

Banged-up Chiefs defense must tighten up against play-action passes
1 year, 3 months ago

Banged-up Chiefs defense must tighten up against play-action passes

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Chiefs vs. Patriots. “We’ve got to hone in on that part of our game.” When evaluating the unit’s performance, Spagnuolo said the Chiefs didn’t force the Packers into enough third-down snaps — they finished with 10 — that started as a clear disadvantage for the opposing offense. We have trust in Mike to do …

Chiefs optimistic TE Travis Kelce, DT Chris Jones will be back available Sunday in Jacksonville
1 year, 6 months ago

Chiefs optimistic TE Travis Kelce, DT Chris Jones will be back available Sunday in Jacksonville

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Chiefs are trending toward having their two All-Pros on Sunday in Jacksonville. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday that tight end Travis Kelce, who hyperextended his knee in practice last week, has been progressing in his recovery. “Chris is an elite player in this league, and over the last seven years, he’s really developed into a …

Browns, QB Deshaun Watson head into second camp with suspension in past, raised expectations
1 year, 8 months ago

Browns, QB Deshaun Watson head into second camp with suspension in past, raised expectations

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND BROWNS CAMP SITES: White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.; Berea, Ohio KEY ADDITIONS: Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone, DE Za’Darius Smith, S Juan Thornhill, DT Dalvin Tomlinson, DE Ogbo Okoronkwo, S Rodney McLeod, WR Elijah Moore, WR Marquise Goodwin, TE Jordan Akins, rookie WR Cedric Tillman, QB Joshua Dobbs. KEY LOSSES: Defensive coordinator Joe Woods, special team …

How did the Chiefs’ defense improve? One reason can be found in the texts among their rambunctious linemen
5 years, 2 months ago

How did the Chiefs’ defense improve? One reason can be found in the texts among their rambunctious linemen

New York Times  

MIAMI — A few hours after Chiefs practice in the middle of December, Tanoh Kpassagnon knew he needed to make a request from his newest teammate. “It’s so important after work to hit up the D-line group chat and be like, ‘Hey, where are we meeting tonight?’” Kpassagnon said. It makes a difference.” The Chiefs’ defensive linemen understand why most …

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