Kansas City Chiefs Archives

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you concerned about the Chiefs’ season?

September 8, 2023 9:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Kansas City Chiefs opened the new NFL season with a 21-20 loss to the Detroit Lions. The Chiefs came into the season as the defending Super Bowl champions.

Chiefs drop opener to Lions 21-20

September 7, 2023 2:50 PM Chanel Porter

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs began their Super Bowl defense campaign on Thursday with a less-than-stellar opener, dropping a narrow 21-20 loss to the Detroit Lions The Chiefs were without their main target, tight end Travis Kelce, who was sidelined after hyperextended his knee at practice on Tuesday. His absence became evident

Chiefs’ TE Kelce extends knee in practice during Week 1 preparation

September 5, 2023 3:28 PM Associated Press

Tight end Travis Kelce hyperextended his knee during the Chiefs’ final practice before their opener against Detroit on Tuesday, leaving his status in question for Thursday night’s game.

Chiefs complete second half comeback to win preseason finale

August 26, 2023 3:36 PM Nathalie Jones

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City offense did not get off to a hot start in Saturday’s preseason finale against Cleveland, but the group put up two touchdowns and a field goal in the second half to complete a comeback win. The Chiefs came out on top, 33-32. MVP Patrick Mahomes did not play

Chiefs position coaches give analysis as training camp nears the end

August 16, 2023 12:33 PM Chanel Porter

ST. JOESPH, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs are now down to their final day at training camp on the campus of Missouri Western. The team is getting set for the second week of preseason play against the Arizona Cardinals. On the second to last day of practice on Wednesday, the media heard from assistant

Saints spoil Chiefs’ preseason opener

August 13, 2023 4:20 PM Nathalie Jones

NEW ORLEANS, La. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs fell in the group’s preseason-opening game against New Orleans, 26-24, courtesy of a last-second, 31-yard field goal from the Saints. Patrick Mahomes did make the start for Kansas City, but the MVP only stayed on the field for one drive. The drive, itself, was pretty lackluster, as

Sunday Sit-down with Aaron Ladd

August 6, 2023 10:17 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones brought on the KSHB sports anchor Aaron Ladd in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down to talk all things Kansas City Chiefs. You can watch their full conversation in the video player above.

Kansas City Chiefs return to training camp after rest day

August 2, 2023 12:50 PM Chanel Porter

ST. JOESPH, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs were back on the training camp field at Missouri Western Wednesday after having a day of rest on Tuesday. “It’s always tough coming from a day off, but the tempo was great,” said head coach Andy Reid. Watch extended highlights from Wednesday’s practice in the video player

Former Mizzou linebacker Nick Bolton deemed ‘commander’ of Chiefs defense

July 23, 2023 1:15 PM Chanel Porter

ST. JOESPH, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou linebacker Nick Bolton took the field Sunday at Missouri Western for his third training camp with the Kansas City Chiefs. After a breakout year last season, the team is looking for Bolton to step into a leadership role. “Nick is the leader of the defense in that the play

Chiefs kick off training camp without veteran Chris Jones on the field

July 23, 2023 1:02 PM Chanel Porter

ST. JOESPH, Mo. (KMIZ) Kansas City Chiefs training camp kicked off at Missouri Western on Sunday and defensive tackle Chris Jones did not take the field with the rest of the team. According to head coach Andy Reid, Jones and the Chiefs are “in communication” to reach an agreement on a new contract. Jones has

Biden says Chiefs ‘building a dynasty’ as he hosts Kansas City Super Bowl champs at White House

June 5, 2023 4:17 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said the Kansas City Chiefs are “building a dynasty” as he hosted the team at the White House Monday to mark their Super Bowl victory in February. Speaking on the South Lawn, Biden praised the team for playing with “the real joy of the game and love for each

Norma Hunt, mother of Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt, dies at 85

June 4, 2023 8:55 PM Nathalie Jones

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Norma Hunt, the wife of the late Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt, has died at the age of 85, the Hunt family announced in a statement released by the team. Pegged by many as the matriarch of the Kansas City Chiefs, Hunt attended all 57 Super Bowls in her lifetime. She even

Chiefs’ Isiah Pacheco holds youth football camp in Columbia

June 4, 2023 4:51 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco was at Rock Bridge High School Sunday for a youth football camp, put on by Flexwork Sports Management, a company that sets up camps with professional and college athletes across the country. Pacheco is coming off of a big rookie season in Kansas City, going

Kansas City Chiefs announce 2023 preseason times

May 18, 2023 3:16 PM Chanel Porter

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs are just under three months away until the start of preseason football and on Thursday the team announced the times for their three preseason matchups. Things will kick off with two road games for KC. On Aug. 13, the team will play in New Orleans at noon

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you think the Chiefs can repeat as champions?

May 12, 2023 2:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs’ schedule for the 2023 season was revealed Thursday evening. Some highlights from the schedule include opening the NFL season against the Detroit Lions at home on Thursday, Sept. 7. They host the Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 22 and they play the Dolphins in Germany on Sunday, Nov. 5.

A look at the Kansas City Chiefs’ full 2023 schedule

May 11, 2023 8:13 PM Chanel Porter

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After slowly finding out the 2023 NFL schedules over the last few days, the Kansas City Chiefs now have their full 18 week schedule set in stone. The defending Super Bowl champions will open up the season at Arrowhead Stadium on Sept. 7 against the Detroit Lions. KC will also have

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would you travel overseas to watch an NFL game?

May 11, 2023 2:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs announced in a video on their website that they will be playing the Miami Dolphins in Germany on Sunday, Nov. 5. Would you ever travel to a foreign country in order to watch an NFL game in person? Let us know in the poll and in the comments.

Mizzou long snapper earns invite to Chiefs rookie camp

May 1, 2023 12:44 PM Nathalie Jones

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou long snapper Jake Hoffman will join the Kansas City Chiefs for rookie camp in May. The Kearney, Mo. native spent five seasons with the Tigers, appearing in all 13 games in both his junior and senior. He first took over as MU’s primary long snapper in 2019, his sophomore year.

Sunday Sit-down with Aaron Ladd

April 30, 2023 5:04 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones brought on KSHB sports anchor Aaron Ladd in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. The two broke down Kansas City’s 2023 NFL Draft, from top to bottom. Ladd noted that the Chiefs’ first pick in this year’s draft, defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah, fits the bill for

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you satisfied with the Chiefs’ draft picks?

May 1, 2023 2:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The NFL Draft took place in Kansas City from Thursday through Saturday. Several teams, including the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs, looked to add great players to their rosters. Do you think the Chiefs made good picks? Let us know in the poll.