Chiefs lean on D to stuff Prescott, Cowboys in 19-9 win
Clyde Edwards-Helaire ran for 63 yards and a touchdown in his return from injured reserve as the Chiefs beat the Cowboys 19-9NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHARVARIUS WARD #7 - CORNERBACK - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
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Charvarius Ward Soars to Intercept Dak Prescott's Deep Launch Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward goes soaring to intercept Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's deep launch.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM
The Latest: Cardinals win again, own NFL's best record
The Arizona Cardinals now have sole possession of the league’s best recordNOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Off injured list Ward (illness) isn't listed on the Chiefs' injury report Wednesday.
Impact Ward was feeling ill during the Chiefs blowout win over the Raiders in Week 10 and he exited the game early. The cornerback is reportedly feeling better and will be able to play Sunday against the Cowboys since the illness is going away. Expect Ward to see a large role against a high-powered Cowboys offense in Week 11.
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
For all their ills, the Chiefs are back on top of AFC West
Patrick Mahomes threw for 406 yards and five touchdowns without an interception, and the Chiefs piled up 516 yards, during a 41-14 romp over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday nightNOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mahomes' 5 TD passes lead Chiefs past Raiders 41-14
Patrick Mahomes threw five touchdown passes and returned to his usual form after a surprisingly shaky stretch this season, and the Kansas City Chiefs moved into first place in the...NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Feeling ill in Week 10 Ward (illness) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Impact With the Chiefs pulling away in the second half, they can afford to take it easy with the ailing Ward. There has been no indication at this point that his illness is related to COVID-19.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to play Monday Ward (foot) is active for Monday's game against the Giants, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Ward was considered questionable due to the foot injury and has been cleared to take the field Monday. The 25-year-old returned from a four-game absence last week and had two solo tackles while playing 63 percent of the defensive snaps.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Monday Ward (foot) is questionable for Monday night's game against the Giants.
Impact Ward practiced in full Thursday before logging limited appearances Friday and Saturday. He has struggled with injuries this season, having just recently returned from missing four weeks with a quad issue. Mike Hughes would stand to benefit if the 25-year-old is unable to go.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Suiting up Sunday Ward (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's contest against the Titans, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Impact As expected, Ward will be active for the first time since Week 2. Now that he is healthy, the 25-year-old cornerback is expected to take back his starting gig opposite of L'Jarius Sneed. Ward played at least 55 defensive snaps and registered four tackles in both of his appearances this season and will likely have a similar workload against the Titans on Sunday.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to play Sunday Ward (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Titans, but coach Andy Reid expects him to play, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Ward has been sidelined since Week 2 with the injury, but he is expected to return to action against the Titans in Week 7. Mike Hughes and Rashad Fenton have seen increased playing time during his absence, but Ward will likely take back his starting role if he is active Sunday.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs visit Titans in 1st meeting since 2019 AFC title game
The Kansas City Chiefs are in catch-up mode sitting at the bottom of the AFC West they’ve won the past five seasonsOCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tyreek Hill among 4 KC Chiefs to miss practice Wednesday; Chris Jones and Ward return The Chiefs were without a few starters, including Tyreek Hill, for Wednesday’s practice. But they welcomed back Chris Jones and Charvarius W...
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Practicing Wednesday Ward (quadriceps) returned to practice Wednesday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact Ward has been sidelined since Week 2 with the quadriceps injury, but he appears on track to suit up against the Titans on Sunday. If he is able to suit up in Week 7, he will likely draw the start opposite of L'Jarius Sneed in the secondary.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Gordon gets another chance in NFL with Chiefs
At age 30 and after five suspensions handed out by the NFL for violations of the league’s substance abuse policies that cost him three full seasons, wide receiver Josh Gordon descr...OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KC Chiefs' Chris Jones, Charvarius Ward are 'close' but won't play Sunday in Washington The Chiefs will be without star defensive lineman Chris Jones and starting cornerback Charvarius Ward again on Sunday. Here’s who else is in...
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Will miss second straight game Ward (quadriceps) will not play in Sunday's contest against Washington, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact McDowell reports that Ward is close to returning, but it won't be this week, as he will miss his second straight game. In his absence, Mike Hughes and Rashad Fenton should see additional playing time Sunday.
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not practicing Thursday Ward (quadriceps) won't practice Thursday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Impact Ward was unavailable for Sunday's loss to Buffalo, and he's still dealing with his quad injury. If he's held out once again in Week 6, Mike Hughes and Rashad Fenton should see additional playing time against Washington.
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs seek balance with Edwards-Helaire unavailable
Just when the Kansas City Chiefs finally got their ground game going, they watched as Clyde Edwards-Helaire was helped off the field with a knee injuryOCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs begin prep for Washington with mounting injuries
The Kansas City Chiefs practiced without five key starters including wide receiver Tyreek Hill and pass rusher Chris Jones, adding a long list of physical ailments to their battere...OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs defense again a let-down in 38-20 loss to Bills
The Kansas City Chiefs defense was once again abysmal in a 38-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night in a rematch of the AFC title gameOCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting out Sunday night Ward (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday night's game against Buffalo, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Impact It's never a good sign when someone pops up on the injury report late in the week, as Ward did on Friday. He'll cede his usual snaps to Mike Hughes and Rashad Fenton.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
The Latest: Bills-Chiefs return from halftime weather delay
The Bills-Chiefs showdown at Arrowhead Stadium resumed after a weather delay of about an hour with Buffalo leading 24-13 to start the second halfOCTOBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Officially questionable Friday Ward (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Impact Ward fully participated in practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he was a limited participant Friday. However, coach Andy Reid said the cornerback looked good in practice this week, and the 25-year-old is expected to play in Week 5, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Clear of quad issue Ward (quadriceps) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.
Impact Ward missed the past two games with the quadriceps injury, but he had no limitations at Wednesday's practice. The 25-year-old should reclaim his starting role at cornerback for the Chiefs in Week 5.
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
