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8 studs from Chiefs’ loss to Packers in Week 13

These eight players stood out as top performers for the #Chiefs during Kansas City’s Week 13 loss to the #Packers.

The Kansas City Chiefs saw victory slip through their hands during their Week 13 loss to the Green Bay Packers, plenty of players put together admirable performances that set a good tone for the team, despite the loss.

Injuries played a key factor in the matchup’s outcome, and several Chiefs stepped up in a tight spot to give Kansas City a chance to make a late-game comeback. If not for a few questionable calls on the final drive of the Sunday Night Football showdown, the Chiefs may have been able to overcome the severe adversity they faced in the game to complete a come-from-behind win at Lambeau Field.

Though some pundits will choose to focus on what Kansas City didn’t do in this tilt, the intrigue in watching the Chiefs’ backups compete was worth tuning in for, even if they were behind the eight-ball in all four quarters.

Check out which players were Kansas City’s studs in Week 13:

Three keys to a Chiefs victory vs. Broncos in Week 8

Check out these three keys to a #Chiefs victory against the #Broncos in Week 8:

The Kansas City Chiefs face the Denver Broncos for the second time in three weeks on Sunday in a game that has totally different implications for both teams.

While Denver is trending towards a potential fire sale at the trade deadline after a 2-5 start, Kansas City sits atop the AFC with a 6-1 record heading into this divisional matchup.

Snowy weather is expected to alter the way each team gameplans for the Week 8 tilt, and while the Chiefs are prohibitive favorites to earn their seventh straight win, anything can happen in adverse conditions, especially in a road game.

The Broncos are likely to play a no-holds-barred brand of football against Kansas City in this game as they look to snap a losing streak to the Chiefs that extends back the better part of a decade. Fans in attendance should bundle up, grab some hot cocoa, and expect a quirky contest in the blizzard-like conditions of Mile High Denver.

Chiefs DT Chris Jones happy with defense and return of Charles Omenihu

#Chiefs DT Chris Jones is happy with Kansas City’s defense and the return of Charles Omenihu

Pass rusher Charles Omenihu made his season debut in week seven after serving a six-game suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.

Despite missing that much time, Omenihu made an immediate impact on the defensive line, recording a sack, two solo tackles, and deflecting a pass that led to an interception.

Star defensive tackle Chris Jones spoke to the media on Wednesday and was asked what Omenihu adds to the Chiefs defense.

“Charles [Omenihu] being able to play inside and outside, came back, he got over that excitement and got the sack,” Jones said. “We welcome him back with open arms. He’s going to be a guy we use all around the place. He’s big, he’s tall, naturally fast, faster than he looks. He can go inside and outside; I think it can help our group tremendously. Like I was telling [Defensive Line Coach] Joe Cullen, I never think you can have enough pass rushers in one group.”

Kansas City’s defense has been one of the top units in the league and lead the league in batted passes. Jones explained why the Chiefs’ defensive line have so much success in that department.

“When you have two guys in the middle that are 6’5″ and 6’6″ you know it’s like playing basketball, right, just getting a block,” Jones continued. “I think it’s something George [Karlaftis] and the rest of the guys, we work on. You know our coach; he emphasizes a lot throughout the week. [Defensive Line Coach] Joe Cullen, emphasizes it a lot – pass rushing, knocks, sacks, hurries – so we kind of simulate drills for everything that we do in the game, and all of a sudden it kind of shows up.”

In years past, the offense has been the main reason for the Chiefs’ success. However, this season the defense has stepped up and carried this team when the offense has struggled at times.

Chiefs DT Chris Jones hoped Frank Clark would choose Kansas City over Seattle

#Chiefs DT Chris Jones hoped Frank Clark would choose Kansas City over the Seattle #Seahawks.

The Kansas City Chiefs defensive line has been on a roll lately and grew stronger with the return of veteran Charles Omenihu from his six-game suspension. Last Sunday’s victory over the Los Angeles Chargers was highlighted by the second-half shutout led by defensive pressure on quarterback Justin Herbert.

Chiefs’ defensive tackle and one of the unit’s leaders, Chris Jones, has been dominant since returning from his contract holdout. He has praised the defensive line’s growth but was still hoping to add another pass rusher and champion in Frank Clark. Jones spoke with reporters before Wednesday’s practice about recent reports that Clark was leaning towards signing with the team that drafted him, the Seattle Seahawks.

“Listen, I think that’s a remarkable thing for Frank (Clark). I think he had a lot of success in Seattle. Frank, I love him like a brother. I actually talked to him last night about this,” said Jones. “I wish the best for hopefully, he comes here, but most importantly, I want what’s best for him and his career. Seattle’s the hometown team who drafted him, so it makes sense, and you know I hope it goes well for him.”

Clark was released by the Denver Broncos shortly after the Chiefs defeated them at home in Week 6. He reportedly signed with the Seahawks for the remainder of the season late Wednesday evening.

WATCH: Re-live Charles Omenihu’s stellar Chiefs debut

Check out this highlight reel of Charles Omenihu’s #Chiefs debut from Week 7 against the #Chargers.

The Kansas City Chiefs defensive line got a huge boost from free agent addition Charles Omenihu in Week 7 against the Los Angeles Chargers. In his first regular-season game with the Chiefs, Omenihu tallied his first sack of the year and played a major part in Kansas City’s sixth victory.

The Chiefs posted a highlight reel from Omenihu’s debut in Kansas City, providing fans a great chance to re-live the lineman’s stellar performance against the Chargers.

With more games like the one he put together against Los Angeles, Omenihu is sure to ingratiate himself to Chiefs Kingdom as part of Kansas City’s fierce pass rush.

While his six-game suspension early in his career with the team was a disappointing start to his tenure with the Chiefs, Omenihu’s fast start to his season went a long way toward justifying Brett Veach’s decision to sign him back in March.

Keep your eye on the promising lineman in Kansas City’s Week 8 matchup against the Denver Broncos to see if he can continue wreaking havoc in the backfield.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid is proud of the defensive line’s performance vs. Chargers

#Chiefs HC Andy Reid is proud of the defensive line’s performance vs. #Chargers

On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over the Los Angeles Chargers showcased a revitalized offense and resilient defense in the second half. Returning veteran defensive lineman, Charles Omenihu was the additional spark needed on Sunday as he fit in immediately with the Chiefs unit.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke highly of his defensive line and the pressure it applied on the Chargers passing game. He shared this with reporters during his weekly Monday Zoom press conference.

“That’s a good offensive line; I’d tell you that I thought our (defensive line) worked well together. I thought Joe (Cullen) had a good plan for them upfront. We have talent there,” Reis explained. “I mentioned this last night. Mike Danna doesn’t get mentioned much. George (Karlaftis) doesn’t get mentioned much, (Derrick) Nnadi, all these guys kind of get buried in the mix, but those are all good football players.”

The Chiefs defensive line disrupted Justin Herbert throughout the second half, shutting out the Chargers offense. Three of the five sacks came from Cullen’s defensive line unit.

“Not that Chris (Jones) doesn’t deserve the accolades. He definitely does,” Reid said. “He plays at a very high level, arguably the best or one of the best in this league at what he does. Then you add Charles (Omenihu) in the mix here; that’s good stuff. It’s a good group.”

The Chiefs’ defensive line also forced two interceptions with a significant amount of pressure on Herbert as the unit continued to take advantage of takeaways.

9 studs from the Chiefs’ Week 7 win vs. Chargers

Take a look at which #Chiefs were top performers in Kansas City’s Week 7 win over the #Chargers.

The Kansas City Chiefs played their hearts out in Week 7 against the Los Angeles Chargers and came away from the hard-fought divisional matchup with a win to show for their efforts.

Patrick Mahomes looked like he was back in MVP form, passing for more than 400 yards, 179 of which were brought in by All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce. Rashee Rice, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and Isiah Pacheco also got involved in the passing game, hauling in touchdowns to keep Kansas City in the driver’s seat.

Defensively, the Chiefs started slow but gradually worked their way toward pitching a second-half shutout that limited the Chargers to just 17 points at the game’s final whistle.

Kansas City’s performance was commendable on both sides of the ball, and won’t soon be forgotten by fans who witnessed their utter domination of Justin Herbert and Los Angeles’ stacked defense.

Check out which players rose to the top in the Chiefs’ Week 7 win over the Chargers:

Chiefs DT Chris Jones says Charles Omenihu is excited to be back with the team

Kansas City #Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones says defensive end Charles Omenihu is excited to be back with the team.

The talk of the NFL after six weeks has been the dominance of the Kansas City Chiefs’ defense. The growth of all the young players drafted by General Manager Brett Veach has been showcased during the five-game winning streak.

Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones has maintained his All-Pro play while witnessing his younger teammates blossom in the system orchestrated by coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. The defense has played exceptionally well but will get a familiar face back in the lineup this week. Jones spoke about the impact of Charles Omenihu’s return during Wednesday’s press conference.

“[It] should be a lot of fun,” Jones explained. “I think you can never have enough pass rushers; I think he’s a guy who brings a lot of versatility to our room, to our team, especially. [I am] thankful he’s back, ready to insert him in and utilize his ability, especially on pass rush downs.”

Omenihu served a six-game suspension after being arrested for domestic violence in January while still a member of the San Francisco 49ers.

“He’s super excited. We just got to make sure he knows the plays and all the checks and everything.” said Jones, “But we’re excited to get him back. He’s excited to be back. And we’re ready to add that addition to the defensive line.”

Kansas City has the No. 2 scoring defense in the league in six games at 14.7 points per game. The Chiefs are the only team to hold opponents under 22 total points in every game.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid spoke about DE Charles Omenihu’s return from suspension

#Chiefs HC Andy Reid spoke about DE Charles Omenihu’s return from suspension

The beginning of preparation for the Kansas City Chiefs Week 7 opponent is getting underway following the short layoff after Thursday Night’s victory over the Denver Broncos. The defense has played well this season and will have a veteran pass rusher returning to the lineup in their battle with the Los Angeles Chargers.

During his weekly Zoom press conference, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke about the return of defensive end Charles Omenihu to the team following a six-game suspension.

“Yeah, so listen, I think the front’s done a real nice job with pressure and hitting the quarterback; they’ve done a pretty good job with the run game, likewise,” Reid explained. “Charles (Omenihu) is in there, who is a good football player to the mix. I’m looking forward to seeing him get in there. I don’t know if he’s gonna be able to step right in and play the whole game. One of those things, I think we just ease him back in and let him get going there. See how he does.”

The league suspended Omenihu after being arrested in January for misdemeanor domestic violence. He played in the preseason and competed in training camp, so there isn’t expected to be too much of a disconnect from the system.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid comments on the possibility of DE Frank Clark re-signing with Kansas City

#Chiefs HC Andy Reid comments on the possibility of DE Frank Clark resigning with Kansas City

The Kansas City Chiefs return to work this week following their Thursday Night Football victory over the Denver Broncos. A player noticeably missing from the game was former Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark, who was inactive and eventually released from Denver.

Clark was a vital part of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl runs during his tenure but parted ways with the team during the offseason, opting to sign with the Broncos. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed Clark’s free agency status and the possibility of him returning to the team during his weekly Zoom media press conference on Monday.

“We love Frank.” said Reid, “Right now, we’re just talking through some things there. There are a few things you have to look at when you do that. That’s kind of where we’re at. We haven’t done anything to this point.”

The multiple-time Pro Bowler had five sacks during the 2022 regular season and 2.5 during the postseason. The Chiefs will have veteran Charles Omenihu returning to the team this week after serving his six-game suspension. Clark is an exciting prospect to return, but only time will tell on the franchise’s plans for the rest of the season.