Category Archives: What’s Happening

Run Defense Fails in Colts Loss

By Matt Derrick KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It didn’t seem to matter if the Indianapolis Colts need an inch or 30 yards on Sunday night, they simply took what they needed whenever they wanted on the ground in a gritty 19-13 victory over the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. The Colts rushed for 180 yards against…Continue Reading »

Justin Houston Ready for Arrowhead Return

Justin Houston Ready for Arrowhead Return

By Matt Derrick KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Justin Houston ran out of the tunnel and onto the field at Arrowhead Stadium 55 times during the regular season and playoffs as a member of the Chiefs, so it won’t surprise him if old memories come flooding back when he returns as a visitor for the first…Continue Reading »

Chiefs Rally Past Lions 34-30

Chiefs Rally Past Lions 34-30

By Matt Derrick DETROIT — In the midst of chaos on the field, the words of Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo rang clear inside the head of cornerback Bashaud Breeland – scoop up the ball and run. “Coach Spags preach that every day,” Breeland said. “Pick the ball up, whether it’s live or dead, we…Continue Reading »

Darrel Williams Shines in Committee

Darrel Williams Shines in Committee

By Matt Derrick KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When the Chiefs needed to close out their Week 3 win over the Baltimore Ravens, they didn’t put the ball in the hands of veterans Sammy Watkins or LeSean McCoy. They didn’t even turn to upstart rookies Mecole Hardman or Darwin Thompson. No, they turned to they guy…Continue Reading »

Chiefs Outwit, Outlast Ravens 33-28

Chiefs Outwit, Outlast Ravens 33-28

By Matt Derrick KANSAS CITY, Mo. — At the end of a bruising, physical battle at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday afternoon, it turned out that a chess move setup a week in advance and planned on Saturday night proved the decisive play in the Chiefs’ 33-28 win over the Baltimore Ravens. Facing a third-and-9 from their…Continue Reading »

Robinson Soars in Win

By Matt Derrick OAKLAND — Every offense needs a receiver that does the dirty work, whether it’s blocking in the run game, running rub routes that free up other pass catchers or simply pushing hard in practice to keep everyone on their toes. When that guy catches lightning in a bottle, such as Demarcus Robinson…Continue Reading »

810 On-Air Staff's Chiefs vs. Raiders Predictions

It’s Raider Week and the guys from Sports Radio 810 have their predictions for how this trip to Oakland might turn out as the Chiefs take on the Raiders in Week 2. Here’s what they’ve got: Chiefs vs. Raiders Steven St. John — Chiefs, 41-24 Nate Bukaty — Chiefs, 34-26 Jake Gutierrez — Chiefs, 34-24…Continue Reading »

Five Takeaways From Chiefs-Jaguars

Five Takeaways From Chiefs-Jaguars

By Matt Derrick KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill expects to return to Kansas City on Monday after staying overnight in a Jacksonville hospital receiving treatment for a dislocation involving both his clavicle and sternum sustained during the team’s 40-26 win Sunday over the Jaguars. Hill was able to have the dislocation…Continue Reading »

Williams Comfortable with McCoy’s Arrival

Williams Comfortable with McCoy’s Arrival

By Matt Derrick KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs running back Damien Williams prefers playing football to watching others play on TV. But he remembers watching new teammate LeSean McCoy during his heyday with the Philadelphia Eagles, particularly the snowy December afternoon in 2013 when McCoy galloped through the Detroit Lions defense in whiteout conditions for…Continue Reading »