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| Resurgent Broncos take on Raiders |
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12/19/2002 |
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| ck of things. Denver will try to inch even closer to realizing its playoff dreams this week when it takes on the West- leading Oakland Raiders. Denver got past its first hurdle in its improbable recovery last week, as it managed a 31-24 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. The Broncos pulled into a three-team tie at 8-6 with New England and San Diego courtesy of the victory. Denver, which possessess a lackluster 5-6 record versus the AFC and a 3-2 mark within the West, must win out and get some help to have a shot at |
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| Holmes very doubtful for Sunday; Richardson on IR |
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12/18/2002 |
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| Kansas City, MO (Sportsbooks) - Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against San Diego because of a hip injury he sustained in last week's game against Denver. Holmes was hurt in the third quarter of the 31-24 loss to the Broncos and sustained a bruised right hip. He underwent a series of tests earlier this week, but head coach Dick Vermeil isn't optimistic. "Priest had a smile on his face today and felt a little better," Vermeil said. "But I think he's definit |
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| Broncos Team Report: Must-win situation |
NFL Football |
12/13/2002 |
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| (Sportsbooks) - The Denver Broncos are on the hot seat this week, facing a relative elimination game against the AFC West rival Kansas City Chiefs. Once upon a time, the Broncos were one of the leaders of the pack in the AFC West and seemed destined to go deep into the playoffs. That is a mere memory now as they have dropped three in a row and fallen into a tie for last place in the West with Kansas City. Denver's skid continued last week in the form of a 19-13 loss to the New York Jets at the Meadowlands. Th |
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| Seattle Seahawks |
NFL Football Transaction |
12/12/2002 |
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| Claimed defensive end Ritchie Owens off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs; signed cornerback Walter Bernard to the practice squad; waived linebacker J.R. Johnson. |
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| Williams, Glenn and Hall named AFC Players of the Week |
NFL Football |
12/11/2002 |
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| New York, NY (Sportsbooks) - Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams, Houston Texans cornerback Aaron Glenn, and Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dante Hall were named the AFC's Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively, for the 14th week of the NFL season. Williams earned his second Player of the Week honor in three weeks as he rushed for 216 yards on 31 carries with two touchdowns in Miami's 27-9 win over Chicago on Monday night. One of his two scores game on a career-long |
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| Settlement reached in Derrick Thomas case |
NFL Football |
12/02/2002 |
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| Kansas City, MO (Sportsbooks) - The family of a man who died in a car accident that killed former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Thomas claimed $1.275 million in a settlement with Thomas' insurance carriers. The settlement was reached last week and approved on Monday in Jackson County Circuit Court. The lawsuit filed in October 2000 was brought by Michael Tellis' mother and five children. It alleged that Thomas' negligence caused the January 23, 2000, crash. Thomas, a fan favorite in Kansas City, was e |
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| Warner might miss next Sunday's game with sore hand |
NFL Football |
12/02/2002 |
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| St. Louis, MO (Sportsbooks) - St. Louis Rams head coach Mike Martz said Monday that quarterback Kurt Warner might not play next Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs if he can not take snaps in practice this week due to a sore right hand. Warner had a miserable game in the Rams' 10-3 loss to Philadelphia on Sunday, as he completed 20-of-42 passes for 218 yards, but threw two interceptions, fumbled three times and absorbed a career-high eight sacks. The two-time NFL MVP Warner played in his second game after m |
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| Chiefs Team Report: Priest shall lead them |
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11/27/2002 |
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| (Sportsbooks) - The Kansas City Chiefs were upset by their former NFC West rivals, the Seattle Seahawks, 39-32 in Week 12. RB Priest Holmes had two rushing touchdowns and one scoring reception to go along with 307 total yards, but it wasn't enough to keep Kansas City from suffering its fourth loss in six games. "Needless to say, to not beat a football team that we certainly had enough ability to beat and not get it done is just like putting a knife in your back," Chiefs head coach Dick Vermeil said. "That's t |
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| Steelers place linebacker Fiala on IR |
NFL Football |
11/26/2002 |
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| inebacker John Fiala on injured reserve and signed free agent center Jeff Smith to a one-year contract on Tuesday. Fiala, Pittsburgh's inside linebacker and special teams captain, suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 29-21 win against the Cincinnati Bengals. Smith began his NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs in 1996 and spent the last two seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He started all 16 games at center for the Jaguars in 2001, and was in training camp with the Tennessee Titans in 2002 but was released. |
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| Green Bay signs WR Driver to contract extension |
NFL Football |
11/25/2002 |
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| round pick, never thought I'd get the opportunity to be able to take care of my family. I have the opportunity to do that now." Prior to this season, Driver totaled 37 receptions for 520 yards and three touchdowns over three years. This offseason he was reported to have received an offer from the Kansas City Chiefs, but turned it down for a chance at staying with the Packers. "I never wanted to leave Green Bay," he said. "I always said I wanted to stay, and I get the opportunity to retire as a Green Bay Packer." |
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