Chiefs keep leaning on McKinnon, other unsung players
Jerick McKinnon probably shouldn’t have been surprised to spend all season buried on the Chiefs depth chartJANUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
RASHAD FENTON
Latest injury updates on KC Chiefs' Darrel Williams, Rashad Fenton ahead of Bills game Aside from running back Darrel Williams and corner Rashad Fenton, all Chiefs practiced in some capacity Wedneday. That includes Clyde Edward...
JANUARY 19, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Doesn't practice Wednesday Fenton (back) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice session.
Impact Fenton was unavailable for Sunday's wild-card matchup against Pittsburgh with a back injury, and his status in practice to begin the week isn't encouraging. If the 24-year-old hopes to suit up for Sunday's divisional-round matchup against Buffalo, he'll likely need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday.
JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs open up offense against Pittsburgh, eye Buffalo next
The Chiefs had to learn to dink and dunk their way through this entire season so you can bet they relished the chance to open up the offense against Pittsburgh on Sunday nightJANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mahomes leads Chiefs to 42-21 wild-card romp over Steelers
Patrick Mahomes threw for 404 yards and five touchdowns, Travis Kelce caught a TD pass and threw another one, and the Chiefs sent Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger into his...JANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inactive against Steelers Fenton (back) is inactive for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Steelers, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Impact Fenton was a late addition to the Chiefs' injury report, and he'll be unavailable for the postseason opener. Zayne Anderson and Mike Hughes could see increased playing time against Pittsburgh.
JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers have Harris, Smith-Schuster for playoff game in KC
The Steelers had running back Najee Harris and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster available for their wild-card playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday nightJANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Activated from COVID list Fenton (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact Fenton spent the past week on the COVID list after testing positive for the virus, but he's now cleared the health and safety protocols. He should return to his rotational role in Kansas City's secondary now that he's healthy.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers head to KC for game with AFC playoff implications
The Steelers head to Kansas City on Sunday for an AFC showdown with plenty of playoff implicationsDECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs with no new COVID-19 positives; Gordon, Gay return
The Chiefs had no additional positive COVID-19 tests Wednesday, one day after seven players were added to the reserve list, a promising sign that an outbreak that infected 16 playe...DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on COVID list The Chiefs have placed Fenton on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact Fenton's placement on the list is reportedly the result of a positive test. It is unknown at this time whether he is vaccinated or not. If he is unable to play Week 16, the likes of Zayne Anderson, Mike Hughes and Deandre Baker could be in line for bigger roles in the secondary.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tyreek Hill among 21 NFL players added to COVID-19 list
Another 21 NFL players were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, including Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, cornerback Rashad Fenton and tight end Blake BellDECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs add LB Gay to COVID-19 list; 3rd player this week
The Kansas City Chiefs added linebacker Willie Gay Jr. to the COVID-19 list on Wednesday, one day before they play the Los Angeles Chargers in a game that could go a long way towar...DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Offense, defense come together as Chiefs roll toward LA
Folks around the NFL have been wondering the past few weeks what the Kansas City Chiefs would look like if they could marry their suddenly stingy defense with their traditionally p...DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs roll to record-setting 48-9 victory over Raiders
Patrick Mahomes threw his first two touchdown passes in nearly a month, Clyde Edwards-Helaire added two more scores on the ground, and the Kansas City Chiefs forced five turnovers...DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back for Week 14 Fenton (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Fenton was considered questionable after practicing as a limited participant all week, and he'll retake the field Sunday after missing last week's matchup with Denver. The 24-year-old has played a significant role in the secondary over his past seven games for Kansas City.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs aim for sixth straight win as Raiders come calling
Andy Reid’s high-powered, thrill-a-minute cast of characters that carried the Kansas City Chiefs to consecutive Super Bowls has been uncharacteristically stuck in neutral this seas...DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs aim for sixth straight win as Raiders visit town
The Chiefs are aiming for their sixth consecutive win when the Raiders visit Arrowhead Stadium on SundayDECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs' Mathieu making important plays on and off the field
Tyrann Mathieu arrived in Kansas City three years ago after a year-long stint in Houston, signing a $42 million deal that gave him some sought-after stabilityDECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KC Chiefs' Rashad Fenton, Lucas Niang return to practice Wednesday, Andy Reid says The Chiefs have good news on two players working their way back from injuries. Here’s what Andy Reid said Wednesday about Rashad Fenton and...
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Broncos rule out ailing running back Melvin Gordon at K.C.
The Denver Broncos will try to snap their 11-game losing streak to the Kansas City Chiefs without the services of veteran running back and leading touchdown scorer Melvin Gordon II...DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs missing starters Fenton, Niang for game vs Broncos
The Chiefs will be without starting cornerback Rashad Fenton and right tackle Lucas Niang for Sunday night’s game against the Broncos, raising the possibility former All-Pro linema...DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out Week 13 Fenton (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Impact Fenton was expected to be fine after suffering the knee injury against the Cowboys in Week 11, but he's still not healthy coming off the Chiefs' bye week. Charvarius Ward and Mike Hughes should have significant role in the secondary for Kansas City.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs leaning on unsung heroes in their Super Bowl pursuit
The top-ranked cornerback in the NFL, at least according to some advanced metrics, is not Jalen Ramsey or some other high-profile player that was a first-round pick and developed i...DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs HC Andy Reid compliments Rashad Fenton's mellow demeanor, aggressive playstyle #Chiefs HC Andy Reid complimented third-year CB Rashad Fenton’s demeanor and playstyle when he spoke to the media on Monday. | from @TheJohn...
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
