The KC Chiefs released running back C.J. Spiller twice during the preseason, including right before Thursday’s game against the New England Patriots. On Friday, free from owing the 30-year-old a guaranteed contract, they brought him back.
The Chiefs pulled off the win of the NFL season, in the season’s first game. No team had ever come back in the fourth quarter against Tom Brady here. They were tough, spectacular, imperfect and, in the end, a bit subdued.
They don’t cancel schedules because of injuries, so the KC Chiefs will trudge on without Eric Berry, their stalwart safety and arguably most popular player. Head coach Andy Reid’s fond of saying it, but it really is time for “next man up.”
KC Chiefs safety Eric Berry ruptured his Achilles tendon, coach Andy Reid said on Friday. Berry was injured in the fourth quarter of the Chiefs’ 42-27 victory Thursday over the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass.
The Chiefs’ 42-27 upset of the Patriots on Thursday night was monumental. Alex Smith shined in the performance, which he kept in perspective afterward —- testimony to the temperament that makes him the Chiefs’ undisputed offensive leader.
The Chiefs opened their Thursday night showdown against the defending champion New England Patriots with a whimper. But thanks to a mentally-tough defense and a newly-dynamic Alex Smith, they fought back for a 42-27 victory.
Kansas City Star photojournalist David Eulitt tells us how he made one of his compelling images -- receiver Tyreek Hill flashing the peace sign on a long touchdown catch and run -- from the Kansas City Chiefs' 42-27 victory over the New England Patriots.
Chiefs rookie running back Kareem Hunt opened his NFL career on a disastrous note, a lost fumble. It was all good for Hunt after that, who scored his first pro touchdown later in the half and added two big TDs in second half.
The KC Star’s 2017 football special section includes stories on the Chiefs, quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Alex Smith, new GM Brett Veach, as well as college football (Kansas, Kansas State and Missouri), and high schools.
KC Chiefs safety Eric Berry left Thursday night’s season opener at New England on a cart after he was hurt in the fourth quarter. According to the Chiefs, Berry had an Achilles’ tendon injury.
After being penalized for taunting a Patriots player in the third quarter, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce made sure that same player knew KC scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Following the Chiefs’ 42-27 win over the New England Patriots, KC Star beat writer Terez A. Paylor answers five Twitter questions about Kareem Hunt, Alex Smith, Eric Berry and more.
Chiefs’ wide receiver Tyreek Hill caught a 75-yard touchdown pass from Alex Smith during Thursday’s game against New England, and Hill flashed a peace sign as he scored.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill became the first player in NFL history to have scoring plays of longer than 60 yards in five straight regular season games with his 75-yard reception against the New England Patriots.
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters tweeted a photo of cleats that are part of a campaign from rapper Pharrell Williams that encourages people to let their voices be heard.
Chiefs tight end Demetrius Harris used the football to shoot a free throw after scoring a touchdown Thursday as he took advantage of the NFL’s rule that allowed players to celebrate.
KC Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Friday that safety Eric Berry tore his Achilles tendon. Here are Reid's comments on where the Chiefs go from here to replace him.
Terez A. Paylor and Monty DavisThe Kansas City Star
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Andy Reid: "You're not going to replace Eric Berry"
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Tyreek Hill flashes the peace sign. Here's how the key moment was photographed
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Chiefs coach Andy Reid on win over Patriots, Eric Berry's health
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