Chiefs can clinch AFC West crown with win over Texans
Kansas City can clinch its seventh straight AFC West title with a win over the lowly Houston Texans on SundayDECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs' Reid: Kelce was destined to be 'something special'
Chiefs coach Andy Reid knew that Travis Kelce was destined for stardom the moment he laid eyes on him as a college tight end at CincinnatiDECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs can clinch AFC West title with win over Texans
The only thing standing between the Kansas City Chiefs and their seventh straight AFC West title are the lowly Houston TexansDECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three sacks in three weeks Karlaftis recorded three tackles -- including a sack -- and was credited with a pass breakup in Sunday's 34-28 win over the Broncos.
Impact The rookie first-round pick out of Purdue has been quiet for most of the season, but he's beginning to emerge as a more disruptive force off the edge in the Chiefs' 4-3 base defense. Though he's only accrued 3.5 sacks through his first 13 appearances, three of those sacks have come in the last three weeks.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MIC DROP L'Jarius Sneed Really Called His Own Pick | Kansas City Chiefs Mic'd Up
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Linebackers Edmunds, Milano add size, speed to Bills defense
Tremaine Edmunds has the size and Matt Milano brings the speed to the Buffalo Bills defenseDECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Russell Wilson OK for individual drills but misses practice
Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson stretched and tossed some passes on the field before team drills at practice WednesdayDECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Limited practice Wednesday Toney (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
Impact Toney's practice workload should be monitored over Thursday and Friday, as an escalation in his practice level would provide more reassurance yet about his expected return to the field against Houston on Sunday. The general expectation remains that Toney will play in Week 15, which would mark his first appearance since Week 11.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs could soon have WRs Toney, Hardman back on offense
The Kansas City Chiefs hope that wide receiver Kadarius Toney, who practiced last week after a hamstring injury but was unavailable against the Broncos, could get back on the field...DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Practicing Wednesday Hardman (abdomen) practiced Wednesday, with coach Andy Reid saying the wide receiver will have a "ramp-up process" throughout the week, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Impact Hardman was designated to return from injured reserve, having missed the minimum four games and now back at practice to see if he's ready for Sunday against the Texans. If not, he could return Week 16 against Seattle or Week 17 against Denver. Prior to suffering the abdomen injury, Hardman was enjoying one of the better stretches of his career with 226 receiving yards, 35 rushing yards and five TDs in a four-game stretch Weeks 5-9. Given that he rebounded strong after a slow start to the season, Hardman should be right back in a top-three role once he's declared healthy, likely taking snaps away from Justin Watson and/or Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NFL's five healthiest, most injured teams; previewing Patriots-Raiders
Dr. Matt Provencher ranks the NFL's five healthiest and five most banged-up teams and previews the Raiders-Patriots game.DECEMBER 14, 2022
No yardage in Week 14 Burton played four snaps on offense and carried once for no gain in Sunday's 34-28 win over the Broncos.
Impact Burton picked up his first touch on offense since Week 10, when he carried once for a minus-1 yard in the Chiefs' victory over the Jaguars. The fullback remains scarcely used on offense and has accounted for only 18 yards from scrimmage on his seven touches (five carries, two receptions) this season.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Just 10 snaps in Week 14 Fortson went without a target while playing 10 snaps on offense in Sunday's 34-28 win over the Broncos.
Impact After drawing a season-high three targets in the Chiefs' Week 12 win over the Rams, Fortson has largely fallen out of the game plan over the subsequent two weeks. He's been targeted just once while playing 20 snaps on offense the past two games, with Fortson picking up more reps on special teams during that stretch. Fortson looks to be the clear No. 3 option at tight end behind Travis Kelce and Noah Gray.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Could return this week Hardman (abdomen) is in line to be designated to return from IR by the Chiefs, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Per Adam Teicher of ESPN.com, in that context, Hardman could potentially be activated off IR in advance of Sunday's game against the Texans. If so, Hardman would bolster a Kansas City wideout corps that also includes JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, as well as Kadarius Toney (hamstring), who is a candidate to return to action in Week 15.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Mahomes' 3 Most Improbable Completions from Week 14
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Vikings race to 10 wins while getting outscored overall
It’s been nearly three decades since so few teams were on the positive side of the point ledger this late in the seasonDECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grabs INT in win Sneed logged seven tackles (three solo) and two passes defended, including an interception, in Sunday's 34-28 win against Denver.
Impact Sneed picked off Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien two drives after he stepped in for injured starter Russell Wilson (concussion) in the fourth quarter. The cornerback has now logged two interceptions this season, both of which have come over the last three weeks. Sneed's position belies his overall value on defense, as he has already logged career highs in tackles (89), sacks (3.5) passes defended (10) and forced fumbles (three) through just 13 games this season. The 25-year-old has also played every defensive snap during all but three contests so far in 2022, and he should have a chance to put up another impressive all-around stat line versus Houston's struggling offense Week 15.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes all-around impact Week 14 Thornhill posted seven tackles (five solo), including one sack, and a pass defended in Sunday's 34-28 victory over the Broncos.
Impact Thornhill contributed one of his team' six sacks in this impressive outing for the Kansas City defense. The fourth-year safety also logged two more tackles against Denver quarterback Russell Wilson, who was forced out with a concussion early in the fourth quarter. Thornhill has now played every defensive snap since returning from his one-game hiatus due to a calf injury, totaling 17 tackles over these two contests. Expect him to continue slotting in as one of the Chiefs' top defenders Week 15 in Houston.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies first career pick-six Gay recorded five tackles (five solo) and an interception returned for a 47-yard touchdown in Sunday's 34-28 win over the Broncos.
Impact Gay made one of the more impressive defensive plays of the season, leaping to deflect a pass to himself before stiff arming quarterback Russell Wilson (concussion) on his way to a 47-yard touchdown in the second quarter. The 24-year-old also played the second-most defensive snaps (45) of any Chiefs linebacker behind leading tackler Nick Bolton. Gay has now logged career highs in tackles (63), sacks (2.5) and pass defended (five) over just nine games this season, and he should continue to play a prominent all-around role Week 15 versus Houston.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fall short of 10 tackles Bolton posted nine tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 34-28 win against the Broncos.
Impact Bolton did not record double-digit stops for the first time in four weeks, and he has eclipsed 10 stops in seven of 13 games. The second-year linebacker also made an impact in pass defense, as six of his nine stops came against Denver receivers. Bolton is now tied for fourth in the league with 131 tackles through 14 weeks. He should have a chance to put up an impressive stat line while facing Houston's shaky offense Week 15.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Where do Bills, Cowboys land in latest 'Herd Hierarchy'?
Colin Cowherd ranks the top 10 squads in the NFL. Are the Bills and Cowboys still among the league's best teams?DECEMBER 14, 2022
The guys couldn't believe their eyes 👀 😦 | Kansas City Chiefs
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