Locked on Chiefs – Patching up the holes

Chiefs wide receivers can build on their performance in Pittsburgh.

When the Kansas City coaches spoke to the media on Monday, wide receivers coach David Culley spoke about the pass catchers making plays. The unit appears to be focused on building further on their performance against the Steelers. Four of the group had significant contributions to the passing game. the Group was led by Chris Conley with six receptions in Pittsburgh, but three other receivers and tight end Travis Kielce added five catches a piece.

Charles back in Charge

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Jamaal Charles may be in a position to get more playing time after the bye week. While his reps have been limited to this point, seeing 10 snaps in the game against the Steelers is a positive sign. When speaking with the Kansa City Star’s Terez Paylor, Charles allowed that his return to the field was hastened by the injury to Charcandrick West. With another two weeks to prepare, Charles may be in position to begin to have an impact on the 2016 season.

According to coach Andy Reid, cornerback Phillip Gaines has not injured his knee. Read characterized it as a “tweaked” knee and took a cautious approach to forecasting for Gaines post-bye-week. With that extra week of rest, Gaines could be ready to play against Oakland.

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