Matt Derrick
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Beat writer at http://ChiefsDigest.com, contributor @SportsRadio810, @580Sportstalk. Member @PFWAwriters. Author of "Patrick Mahomes: Showtime" & "At Last!"
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On a new 41 is the Mic , @mattderrick.bsky.social and I discuss why the #Chiefs are 5-4 midway through the season and much more. #ChiefsKingdom
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November 9, 2025 at 11:31 PM
On a new 41 is the Mic , @mattderrick.bsky.social and I discuss why the #Chiefs are 5-4 midway through the season and much more. #ChiefsKingdom
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Josh Simmons has returned to the Chiefs, but Andy Reid didn't commit to returning him to the starting left tackle role in Week 11 vs. the Broncos.
"We know what Josh is capable of and all that. So we'll just see where we're at when they get back."
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"We know what Josh is capable of and all that. So we'll just see where we're at when they get back."
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Chiefs LT Josh Simmons Set for Return to Practice Wednesday but Starting Role Remains Unclear
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Josh Simmons is expected to return to the practice field Wednesday as the Chiefs return from their bye week and prepare for a critical AFC West matchup at the Denver Bronco…
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November 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Josh Simmons has returned to the Chiefs, but Andy Reid didn't commit to returning him to the starting left tackle role in Week 11 vs. the Broncos.
"We know what Josh is capable of and all that. So we'll just see where we're at when they get back."
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"We know what Josh is capable of and all that. So we'll just see where we're at when they get back."
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The Bills didn’t just beat the #Chiefs … they picked ‘em apart like a Buffalo wing. A NEW episode of 41 is the Mic with @mattderrick.bsky.social and myself is now up. #ChiefsKingdom
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November 3, 2025 at 9:54 AM
The Bills didn’t just beat the #Chiefs … they picked ‘em apart like a Buffalo wing. A NEW episode of 41 is the Mic with @mattderrick.bsky.social and myself is now up. #ChiefsKingdom
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Chiefs list LT Jaylon Moore (illness) and RG Trey Smith (back) as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills, although the expectations are that both will play barring setbacks.
October 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Chiefs list LT Jaylon Moore (illness) and RG Trey Smith (back) as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills, although the expectations are that both will play barring setbacks.
of Chiefs Chairman/CEO Clark Hunt's press conference, in which he said "we're hopeful to have (Josh Simmons) back with the team at some time in the future."
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INSIDE ARROWHEAD: ClarK Hunt Shares Thoughts on Chiefs at Midseason, Status of Josh Simmons & MORE
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October 27, 2025 at 10:42 PM
of Chiefs Chairman/CEO Clark Hunt's press conference, in which he said "we're hopeful to have (Josh Simmons) back with the team at some time in the future."
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The Chiefs have elevated OG CJ Hanson and DT Marlon Tuipulotu for tonight‘s game against the Washington Commanders, per source.
October 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The Chiefs have elevated OG CJ Hanson and DT Marlon Tuipulotu for tonight‘s game against the Washington Commanders, per source.
Chiefs officially list RG Trey Smith (back) as doubtful and LT Josh Simmons (personal) as out for Monday night vs. the Commanders.
Everyone else practiced in full on Saturday and has no gameday designation for Monday.
Everyone else practiced in full on Saturday and has no gameday designation for Monday.
October 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Chiefs officially list RG Trey Smith (back) as doubtful and LT Josh Simmons (personal) as out for Monday night vs. the Commanders.
Everyone else practiced in full on Saturday and has no gameday designation for Monday.
Everyone else practiced in full on Saturday and has no gameday designation for Monday.
Chiefs Saturday practice video: Travis Kelce being Travis
October 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Chiefs Saturday practice video: Travis Kelce being Travis
OT Esa Pole cleared waivers today and is now officially a free agent after being let go by the New York Yets yesterday, per source.
I'm told there is a strong interest on both sides for Pole to return to the Kansas City Chiefs on the practice squad.
I'm told there is a strong interest on both sides for Pole to return to the Kansas City Chiefs on the practice squad.
October 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
OT Esa Pole cleared waivers today and is now officially a free agent after being let go by the New York Yets yesterday, per source.
I'm told there is a strong interest on both sides for Pole to return to the Kansas City Chiefs on the practice squad.
I'm told there is a strong interest on both sides for Pole to return to the Kansas City Chiefs on the practice squad.
VIDEO: Chiefs Andy Reid says LT Josh Simmons won’t practice Thursday but says the situation is “positive, not negative.”
RG Trey Smith (back spasms) and RB Kareem Hunt (knee bruise) won’t practice Thursday.
RG Trey Smith (back spasms) and RB Kareem Hunt (knee bruise) won’t practice Thursday.
October 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
VIDEO: Chiefs Andy Reid says LT Josh Simmons won’t practice Thursday but says the situation is “positive, not negative.”
RG Trey Smith (back spasms) and RB Kareem Hunt (knee bruise) won’t practice Thursday.
RG Trey Smith (back spasms) and RB Kareem Hunt (knee bruise) won’t practice Thursday.
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@mattderrick.bsky.social and I talk #Chiefs defense, the grit on offense and potential trade deadline moves. Catch 41 is the Mic now 🎙️ #ChiefsKingdom #NFL
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October 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Your lunch break just got better 😎
@mattderrick.bsky.social and I talk #Chiefs defense, the grit on offense and potential trade deadline moves. Catch 41 is the Mic now 🎙️ #ChiefsKingdom #NFL
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@mattderrick.bsky.social and I talk #Chiefs defense, the grit on offense and potential trade deadline moves. Catch 41 is the Mic now 🎙️ #ChiefsKingdom #NFL
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With WR Rashee Rice returning today from his six-game suspension, the Chiefs have a one-week roster exemption. He won’t count against the 53-player roster until the team activates him. That means they also need to make a move until Saturday for him to play vs. Raiders.
October 13, 2025 at 9:33 PM
With WR Rashee Rice returning today from his six-game suspension, the Chiefs have a one-week roster exemption. He won’t count against the 53-player roster until the team activates him. That means they also need to make a move until Saturday for him to play vs. Raiders.
Chiefs inactive list vs. Lions in Week 6 on Sunday night:
LT Joshua Simmons
RB Elijah Mitchell
T Jared Wiley
DE Malik Herring
CB Kristian Fulton
LT Joshua Simmons
RB Elijah Mitchell
T Jared Wiley
DE Malik Herring
CB Kristian Fulton
October 12, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Chiefs inactive list vs. Lions in Week 6 on Sunday night:
LT Joshua Simmons
RB Elijah Mitchell
T Jared Wiley
DE Malik Herring
CB Kristian Fulton
LT Joshua Simmons
RB Elijah Mitchell
T Jared Wiley
DE Malik Herring
CB Kristian Fulton
Welcome to GEHA Field at Arrowhead for Sunday Night Football, Chiefs vs. Lions. Temperature 86, forecast 81 at kickoff. Winds 15-24 miles per hour. It should be an adventure tonight.
October 12, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Welcome to GEHA Field at Arrowhead for Sunday Night Football, Chiefs vs. Lions. Temperature 86, forecast 81 at kickoff. Winds 15-24 miles per hour. It should be an adventure tonight.
Full breakdown of the inactive list for both the Chiefs and Jaguars, with Xavier Worthy in and Omar Norman-Lott out for KC.
Jags will also miss DE Travon Walker.
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Jags will also miss DE Travon Walker.
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Xavier Worthy Active, Omarr Norman-Lott Out vs. Jaguars on Monday Night
Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy, despite a brief scare on Sunday, will play Monday night when the team takes on the Jaguars in Jacksonville. Jacksonville, however, will be missing one of its big…
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October 6, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Full breakdown of the inactive list for both the Chiefs and Jaguars, with Xavier Worthy in and Omar Norman-Lott out for KC.
Jags will also miss DE Travon Walker.
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Jags will also miss DE Travon Walker.
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Chiefs LB Leo Chenal intercepted his first NFL pass Sunday off Lamar Jackson.
His last interception (and only college interception came on Nov. 14, 2020, against Michigan off of … Joe Milton.
His last interception (and only college interception came on Nov. 14, 2020, against Michigan off of … Joe Milton.
A fan asked Joe Milton to toss him a bullet pass. Joe Milton delivered. 🚀
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October 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Chiefs LB Leo Chenal intercepted his first NFL pass Sunday off Lamar Jackson.
His last interception (and only college interception came on Nov. 14, 2020, against Michigan off of … Joe Milton.
His last interception (and only college interception came on Nov. 14, 2020, against Michigan off of … Joe Milton.
Will be interested to see what Andy Reid says about Travis Kelce interaction.
Kelce in the locker room on Friday told me he still has "that desire to be out there every single play, without causing any conflict, or, you know, messing with the flow of the offense.”
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Kelce in the locker room on Friday told me he still has "that desire to be out there every single play, without causing any conflict, or, you know, messing with the flow of the offense.”
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Workload Not an Issue, Travis Kelce Explains After Saying “They Put A Lot on My Plate”
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A bad bounce of the ball off the hands of Travis Kelce turned a potential touchdown into an interception in a 20-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. When discussing the pla…
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September 22, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Will be interested to see what Andy Reid says about Travis Kelce interaction.
Kelce in the locker room on Friday told me he still has "that desire to be out there every single play, without causing any conflict, or, you know, messing with the flow of the offense.”
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Kelce in the locker room on Friday told me he still has "that desire to be out there every single play, without causing any conflict, or, you know, messing with the flow of the offense.”
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Breaking down what Andy Reid said about the status of Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals, what happened to land the right wrist of Patrick Mahomes on the injury report, and what to expect with DE Mike Danna and CB Kristian Fulton out.
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September 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Breaking down what Andy Reid said about the status of Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals, what happened to land the right wrist of Patrick Mahomes on the injury report, and what to expect with DE Mike Danna and CB Kristian Fulton out.
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Chiefs tag WR Xavier Worthy and WR Jalen Royals as QUESTIONABLE on Friday's injury report for Sunday night's game at the New York Giants.
Worth was limited all three days this week, Royals was a full go Thursday and Friday.
DE Mike Danna and CB Kristian Fulton are out.
Worth was limited all three days this week, Royals was a full go Thursday and Friday.
DE Mike Danna and CB Kristian Fulton are out.
September 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Chiefs tag WR Xavier Worthy and WR Jalen Royals as QUESTIONABLE on Friday's injury report for Sunday night's game at the New York Giants.
Worth was limited all three days this week, Royals was a full go Thursday and Friday.
DE Mike Danna and CB Kristian Fulton are out.
Worth was limited all three days this week, Royals was a full go Thursday and Friday.
DE Mike Danna and CB Kristian Fulton are out.
When you’re a solo multimedia journalist and you don’t accurately account for how tall Omarr Norman-Lott is before heading to the locker room and being in two places at the same time.
September 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
When you’re a solo multimedia journalist and you don’t accurately account for how tall Omarr Norman-Lott is before heading to the locker room and being in two places at the same time.
Wild stats for an Andy Reid team:
🏈 Chiefs averaging 4.7 yards per play, rank 13th in NFL
🏈 On 1st and 2nd down in 1st quarter (opening script), Chiefs are averaging 3.4 yards per play, 28th in NFL
🏈 1st and 2nd down in quarters 2-4, Chiefs average 6.0 yards per play, 4th in NFL
🏈 Chiefs averaging 4.7 yards per play, rank 13th in NFL
🏈 On 1st and 2nd down in 1st quarter (opening script), Chiefs are averaging 3.4 yards per play, 28th in NFL
🏈 1st and 2nd down in quarters 2-4, Chiefs average 6.0 yards per play, 4th in NFL
September 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Wild stats for an Andy Reid team:
🏈 Chiefs averaging 4.7 yards per play, rank 13th in NFL
🏈 On 1st and 2nd down in 1st quarter (opening script), Chiefs are averaging 3.4 yards per play, 28th in NFL
🏈 1st and 2nd down in quarters 2-4, Chiefs average 6.0 yards per play, 4th in NFL
🏈 Chiefs averaging 4.7 yards per play, rank 13th in NFL
🏈 On 1st and 2nd down in 1st quarter (opening script), Chiefs are averaging 3.4 yards per play, 28th in NFL
🏈 1st and 2nd down in quarters 2-4, Chiefs average 6.0 yards per play, 4th in NFL
Don't forget, the Tuesday edition of the Chiefs Digest LIVE Q&A kicks off at 7 p.m. with me and KSHB's @Jacobs71. We'll answer all your questions until last call.
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And it's a LIGHTNING ROUND EDITION IYKYK
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Longtime Chiefs public address announcer Dale Carter announced today he’s stepping down from his role with the club immediately. His “third down” call will be missed by Chiefs fans.
No immediate word on his replacement.
No immediate word on his replacement.
September 11, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Longtime Chiefs public address announcer Dale Carter announced today he’s stepping down from his role with the club immediately. His “third down” call will be missed by Chiefs fans.
No immediate word on his replacement.
No immediate word on his replacement.
Chiefs-Eagles will feature national anthem by Generald Wilson, a B2 Spirit Bomber flyover and Tyrann Mathieu on the drum deck.
That’s a trifecta. Sign me up for that.
That’s a trifecta. Sign me up for that.
September 11, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Chiefs-Eagles will feature national anthem by Generald Wilson, a B2 Spirit Bomber flyover and Tyrann Mathieu on the drum deck.
That’s a trifecta. Sign me up for that.
That’s a trifecta. Sign me up for that.
Breaking down the Chiefs-Chargers inactive list, including KC's elevation of DT Marlon Tuipulotu with rookie Omarr Norman-Lott out in Week 1.
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Chiefs Elevate DT Marlon Tuipulotu vs. Chargers in Brazil, Rookie Omarr Norman-Lott Out
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs rookie defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott will not make his NFL debut Friday night after the club included him on its inactive list against the Los Angeles Chargers …
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September 5, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Breaking down the Chiefs-Chargers inactive list, including KC's elevation of DT Marlon Tuipulotu with rookie Omarr Norman-Lott out in Week 1.
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