Herm Edwards: Eric Berry is the Chiefs' MVP
ESPN's Herm Edwards discusses Eric Berry's stellar play, previews the Chiefs' Thursday night match-up with the Raiders and shares whether he thinks KC can win in the playoffs.
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2016 Schedule
9-3, 2nd in AFC West
Chiefs happily accept prime-time home games, especially in December
The Chiefs certainly see the value of playing prime-time home games late in the season, both from a business and organization standpoint.
Alex Smith quietly had a terrific day
Smith had just four incompletions in Atlanta, all on throws of 15-plus yards. He averaged his most yards per attempt (10.8) in nearly three years, and only two QBs posted a higher QBR this week. Week 13's best, worst QBs
Checking in on franchise-tagged players
Kirk Cousins and Eric Berry have put themselves in excellent positions to cash in big. Meanwhile, Alshon Jeffery and Trumaine Johnson have had up-and-down seasons, missing time due to suspension and injury, respectively.
Foles more valuable in K.C. than elsewhere?
Nick Foles' salary increases eight-fold in 2017, but Mike Sando doesn't think that necessarily means the Chiefs release him, given his history with Andy Reid and insurance for Alex Smith. Best QB options (Insider)
Can the Chiefs' passing game do enough?
Alex Smith's job is to complement the run game and, most importantly, take care of the ball. While he hasn't done the latter so well of late, Bill Barnwell thinks that's mostly an aberration. Contender kryptonite
If the regular season ended today...
...the Chiefs would still be stuck with a wild-card berth, but that could change in four days. If they beat the Raiders at home on Thursday, they would take control of the AFC West. Playoff picture
Are the Chiefs the best team in the AFC? (1:57)
Chiefs run fake punt to perfection -- to some players' pleasant surprise
Punter Dustin Colquitt was as surprised as anyone early in the third quarter to see the Chiefs try a successful fake punt.
Wilson was ready for his shining moment
Think Albert Wilson was at all nervous about hearing the call for a fake punt on Sunday? Think again. "If I even hear something that rhymes with it, I'm gonna just go with it," he said after the game, laughing. Sights and sounds
Chiefs rewarded for their willingness to open up offense
The Kansas City offense played more aggressively than usual on Sunday against the Falcons, and the Chiefs were rewarded with a one-point win.
Ryan laments throwing costly pick-two (0:49)
Berry doing incredible things for Chiefs (1:20)
Chiefs expand their game, and it pays off with win over Falcons
The Chiefs executed an aggressive offensive game plan and put their trust in Eric Berry and their defense for a 29-28 victory against the Falcons.
Chiefs are living off their amazing and bizarre wins
The Chiefs have five wins in games in which FPI gave them less than a 50 percent chance to win. And that's only a part of their unlikely 2016.
Wilson skated untouched on fake punt TD
Per ESPN Stats & Info, the Chiefs picked up more yards before contact (55) on their fake punt for a touchdown by Albert Wilson than all other designed runs combined (46).
Berry's 'pick 2' lifts Chiefs in homecoming win
Eric Berry had quite the homecoming Sunday, notching a pick-six and returning a two-point conversion attempt to the end zone to help the Chiefs get a victory in Atlanta that he'll never forget.
Travis Kelce is awfully tough to tackle
Kelce racked up 80 yards after the catch Sunday, the second-highest total in a game by a tight end this season. He also has the third-highest mark of the year, and has now tallied 50-plus YAC in three straight games. (ESPN Stats & Info)
Berry's heads-up return plays lift Chiefs past Falcons (1:27)
Berry shines in emotional return to Atlanta (0:46)
Smith: Berry is the 'heart and soul' of the team (0:46)
2016 AFC West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 10 | 2 | 0 | .833 | 345 | 299 |
| Kansas City | 9 | 3 | 0 | .750 | 281 | 242 |
| Denver | 8 | 4 | 0 | .667 | 286 | 229 |
| San Diego | 5 | 7 | 0 | .417 | 334 | 319 |
Team Leaders 2016
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards234.621st
Rushing Yards98.825th
Points For23.315th
Points Against20.29th
Free Agents
| NAME | POS | TYPE | PREV. TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Abdul-Quddus | S | UFA | DET |
| S. Acho | LB | UFA | CHI |
| J. Adams | OT | UFA | HOU |
| J. Addae | S | RFA | SD |
| D. Aiken | LS | UFA | NYG |
2016 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(6) | Chris Jones | DT | Mississippi State |
| 3(11) | Keivarae Russell | CB | Notre Dame |
| 4(7) | Parker Ehinger | OG | Cincinnati |
| 4(8) | Eric Murray | CB | Minnesota |
| 4(28) | Demarcus Robinson | WR | Florida |
| 5(23) | Kevin Hogan | QB | Stanford |
| 5(26) | Tyreek Hill | WR | West Alabama |
| 6(3) | D.J. White | CB | Georgia Tech |
| 6(28) | Dadi Lhomme Nicolas | OLB | Virginia Tech |
