There's no question that Nick Bolton is a valuable member who lives at the heart of the Kansas City Chiefs defense. The only variable is just how valuable. Thi

Among the players expected to be sidelined for the matchup is star linebacker Nick Bolton, who was listed on Kansas City’s latest injury report. Bolton was a full participant in the Chiefs’ practice session on Friday but was listed as questionable with a non-injury-related (coaching) designation.

Teammates choose the captains, and the Chiefs announced that quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, defensive lineman Chris Jones, linebacker Nick Bolton, kicker Harrison Butker and long snapper James Winchester will be captains for the playoffs.

The Chiefs should be healthy and rested as they set their sights on an unprecedented third straight Lombardi Trophy in earnest this week.

Karlaftis said getting out of the blocks remains a constant emphasis for KC’s defensive linemen. Chiefs coaches stress focusing on the ball or the center’s head movement when timing the snap, as a QB’s cadence can be deceiving — especially when guys like Aaron Rodgers try to draw defenders offsides through deception.

The Kansas City Chiefs face the Houston Texans in the divisional round for their third consecutive Super Bowl title. Key players Mahomes and Kelce, am

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs resume their pursuit of a historic third straight Super Bowl victory when they face the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs this weekend;

The Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs kicks off on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 18, with a rematch from Week 16 of the regular season between the No. 1 seed Kansas City Chiefs and the No. 4 seed Houston Texans.

One of those guys, LB Willie Gay Jr., was unfortunately a bust in his first year with his new squad, the New Orleans Saints. Gay was an excellent, rangy linebacker in Kansas City who helped corral dual-threat quarterbacks.

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and a stellar defensive effort propelled the Kansas City Chiefs past the Houston Texans in Saturday’s Divisional Round showdown.