News Tribune | Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs' Mahomes practices, closer to being cleared to play Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes remained in the NFL's concussion protocol Wednesday but practiced in a limited capacity, raising hopes the reigning Super Bowl MVP can play in Sunday's AFC title game against Buffalo. by Associated Press Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:35am

Defenses peaking in the NFL postseason Leslie Frazier's faith in his Bills defense never wavered even at the lowest point of Buffalo's season. It was mid-November and the Bills were entering their bye week on the heels of a 32-30 defeat at Arizona. Immediately dubbed "The Hail Murray," the Cardinals won on Kyler Murray's desperation 43-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins, who outleaped three defenders in the end zone with 2 seconds left. by Associated Press Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:20am

Henne ready when Chiefs needed him The 35-year-old journeyman quarterback that made the two plucky plays in the final minutes of regulation that helped get the Kansas City Chiefs into the AFC Championship Game was fortunate to even be on the team. by Associated Press Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 12:25am

KC mayor to Chiefs fans: Celebrate with COVID-19 in mind Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas is a big fan of the Chiefs, but he couldn't help but worry as he watched news coverage of fans celebrating close together after the team's 22-17 NFL playoff game win over Cleveland. by Associated Press Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 12:05am

After losing Mahomes, Chiefs and Henne hold off Browns The Kansas City Chiefs had lost Patrick Mahomes to a concussion and were in danger of losing the game. Then their defense and Chad Henne — their defense and Chad Henne?! — along with a gutsy call by Andy Reid kept their hopes of a Super Bowl repeat alive Sunday, holding off the Cleveland Browns 22-17 to advance to their third straight AFC Championship Game. by Associated Press Published Jan. 18 2021 @ 12:40am

Reid: Mahomes 'doing good' after concussion Patrick Mahomes had enough wits about him after a concussion knocked the star quarterback from the Kansas City Chiefs' divisional-round playoff win against the Cleveland Browns to get a rather clever hashtag trending on Twitter. "HenneThingIsPossible," it read. by Associated Press Published Jan. 18 2021 @ 12:35am

Browns' comeback comes up short, fall to Chiefs in playoffs Just like so many painful playoff losses in their past, the Browns came up achingly short — inches from a game-swinging play, inches from a last chance. Cleveland's turnaround season ended Sunday in heartbreak. by Associated Press Published Jan. 18 2021 @ 12:20am

Chiefs, Browns have strong influence of their ex-GM It doesn't take Andy Reid long when he pops on film of the Cleveland Browns for the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs to see the unmistakable thumbprint of former general manager John Dorsey in their style and personnel. Probably because Reid still sees it on his own team, too. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 12:35am

Edwards-Helaire rejoins Hill, others at Chiefs' practice Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire practiced Wednesday for the first time since getting hurt against New Orleans in Week 15, raising hopes the first-round pick can play Sunday in the divisional round of the playoffs against Cleveland. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 12:35am

Mayfield showing maturity for Browns Baker Mayfield answered every question with thoughtful responses, carefully choosing each word while knowing a wrong one could spark controversy. Cleveland's quarterback has matured: buttoned-down Baker. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 12:20am

Browns coach set to return against Chiefs Browns rookie coach Kevin Stefanski said he's on track to return to the team today for playoff preparations after missing Sunday's wild-card win in Pittsburgh with COVID-19. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 12:20am

Well-rested Chiefs get back to work with Browns awaiting The Kansas City Chiefs had to wait until the very last of the six wild-card games played during the weekend to find out who the reigning Super Bowl champions would play in the divisional round of the playoffs. As if they hadn't sat around long enough. by Associated Press Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 12:40am

Chiefs enter playoffs favored for rare title repeat It took five decades for the Kansas City Chiefs to win a second Super Bowl. Now they have the audacity to shoot for two in two years. by Associated Press Published Jan. 10 2021 @ 12:15am

AFC playoff team capsules So often, uneasy is the head that wears the crown. Yet the Kansas City Chiefs followed up their first Super Bowl title in half a century by posting the NFL's best record at 14-2, earning the AFC's only first-round bye in the expanded playoff format. by Associated Press Published Jan. 9 2021 @ 12:14am

Donald, Kelce unanimous AP All-Pro selections Dynamic defensive star Aaron Donald and unstoppable tight end Travis Kelce were unanimous choices Friday for the Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team. by Associated Press Published Jan. 9 2021 @ 12:10am