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Mahomes sharp as Chiefs roll to 28-25 victory over Vikings

Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to touchdowns on his only two chances with the ball as Kansas City beat the Minnesota Vikings 28-25

AUGUST 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Chiefs, Mahomes eye confidence booster in preseason finale

Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs’ first-team offense will take the field for at least the first half of their preseason finale against the Minnesota Vikings o...

AUGUST 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Henne, Buechele throw TD passes, Chiefs beat Cardinals 17-10

Chad Henne and rookie Shane Buechele threw touchdown passes to help the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Arizona Cardinals 17-10 in a preseason game Friday night

AUGUST 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Examined for concussion Williams is under evaluation for a concussion during Friday's preseason game at Arizona.

Impact Williams earned three touches on the Chiefs' first possession, turning two carries into two yards and one target into an eight-yard catch. Clyde Edwards-Helaire got the initial RB reps with the starters, and Jerick McKinnon and Darwin Thompson after CEH and Williams, so the latter's standing as the No. 2 back in Kansas City appears to be holding up. But if Williams is diagnosed with a concussion, he could give McKinnon a chance to move up the depth chart.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Changes to Chiefs coaching staff could reap big rewards

Whenever new Chiefs wide receivers coach Joe Bleymaier needs to bounce some ideas off someone, all he needs to do is walk down the hall

AUGUST 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Returns from knee injury Williams (knee) returned to practice earlier this week, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact The running back has rejoined his teammates after missing a day or two with a minor knee injury. Williams is trying to lock down KC's No. 2 spot at running back, fending off competition from Jerick McKinnon and Darwin Thompson. Given his value on passing downs and special teams, Williams is a safe bet to make the Week 1 roster even if the Chiefs are more inclined to use another running back for carries off the bench behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Former Tiger RB Darrel Williams absent from practice for the Chiefs Darrel Williams was missing from practice with the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Misses practice with knee injury Williams will miss Monday's practice with a knee injury, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams' absence will free up reps for Jerick McKinnon and Darwin Thompson, both hoping to win roles behind lead back Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Williams was the No. 2 back for most of last season, with the Chiefs primarily using him for third downs and in their hurry-up offense. He got double-digit touches just once all season -- in one of the three games CEH missed -- and there's no guarantee of regular carries even if the Chiefs' starting RB misses time this year. Williams does seem safe for a roster spot, whereas the other guys are competing.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darrel Williams says Chiefs' new offensive linemen are picking things up quickly #Chiefs RB Darrel Williams shared his thoughts on the revamped offensive line and motivation following Super Bowl LV. | from @EdEastonJr

AUGUST 5, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Mahomes impressed by new Chiefs RB Jerick McKinnon

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes sees a potential new member of Kansas City’s Legion of Zoom in running back Jerick McKinnon

JULY 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Darrel Williams has rewarded KC Chiefs for early belief in him Darrel Williams has come a long, long way to get to where he's at—and he's still yet to hit unrestricted free agency in the NFL. TheK.C. Chi...

JUNE 28, 2021 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Chiefs search in NFL draft for more help protecting Mahomes

After the Chiefs were routed by Tampa Bay in the Super Bowl, they began rebuilding a porous offensive line in free agency and now will try to finish off the work in the NFL draft

APRIL 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Some NFL veterans prosper as business season begins

As the NFL opened its business year, veterans Trent Williams, A

MARCH 17, 2021 • Associated Press

AP source: Chiefs agree to deal with Long to help O-line

The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a $5 million contract for next season with three-time Pro Bowler Kyle Long, who will come out of retirement to help their rebuilt offensive li...

MARCH 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Staying in KC Williams signed a one-year contract Tuesday worth up to $2.13 million to remain with the Chiefs, Sam McDowell and Herbie Teope of the Belleville News-Democrat report.

Impact The contract includes $930,000 in guaranteed money. Williams took on a larger role in the playoffs last season with injuries bothering Clyde Edwards-Helaire, but Edwards-Helaire and Damien Williams -- who's also expected to return after sitting out last season -- are both safe bets to open above Darrel on the depth chart.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high target count Williams compiled two rushes for five yards and a pair of receptions on seven targets for 10 yards in Super Bowl LV versus the Buccaneers.

Impact It was a rough night all around for the Chiefs' passing attack, and Williams was no exception to the rule. On a positive note, he turned in a season-high target count in the biggest game of the year, though a lot of the designed screens were read well by the Tampa Bay defense and resulted in grounded balls. The 25-year-old back enters the offseason as a restricted free agent, so the Chiefs will have the final say on whether or not he's in a Kansas City uniform next season.

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New normal: Brady gets 7th trophy in a season to remember

One of the strangest NFL seasons ever ended with a familiar scene: Tom Brady holding the Super Bowl trophy

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Buccaneers batter Mahomes in 31-9 Super Bowl rout of Chiefs

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made life miserable for Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl, forcing him into one of his worst games as a professional in a 31...

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Why isn't Le'Veon Bell playing more? Chiefs' RB depth chart favors Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Darrel Williams Le'Veon Bell was a high-profile midseason signing by the Chiefs, but even with Clyde Edwards-Helaire dealing with an injury, Bell's taken a...

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Who is Darrel Williams? Chiefs RB complements former LSU teammate Clyde Edwards-Helaire Darrel Williams' usage in Super Bowl 55 will depend more on who's available around him than on his own play, but he's made that work as an u...

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fournette, Bell go from lots of losing to Super Bowl

Leonard Fournette was cut by Jacksonville before the season

FEBRUARY 4, 2021 • Associated Press

McCoy sees Brady-Mahomes as NFL's version of Jordan-Kobe

LeSean McCoy has watched both Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady up close the past two seasons

FEBRUARY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Chiefs still have room for improvement after AFC title romp

Travis Kelce has spent the better part of a month insisting the Kansas City Chiefs have yet to put everything together

JANUARY 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Remains top backfield option Williams ran the ball 13 times for 52 yards and a touchdown while securing his only target for nine yards during Sunday's 38-24 win against Buffalo in the AFC Championship Game.

Impact Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle/hip) was healthy enough to suit up for his first game appearance since Week 15, and he remained active throughout Sunday's playoff tilt. Williams paced the backfield in carries and rushing yards for a second straight outing, however, helping provide Kansas City back-to-back Super Bowl berths by way of his second-quarter TD run. Williams and the Chiefs' running back committee will have to contend with Tampa Bay's top-ranked rush defense, which held opponents to 82.2 yards per game during the regular season while containing Green Bay to just 67 yards in the NFC Championship Game.

JANUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reigning champion Chiefs dump Bills 38-24 in AFC title game

Patrick Mahomes threw for 325 yards and three touchdowns with most of it going to favorite targets Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill as the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chi...