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Kansas City Chiefs Greet December Like A Lump Of Coal

The Denver Broncos beat the Chiefs 29-16 Sunday night under frigid conditions at Arrowhead Stadium. That sent the Chiefs to their second straight loss and dropped their overall record to 7-5.

The slide started with a loss to the previously winless Oakland Raiders, then the impactful news of starting safety Eric Berry being diagnosed with lymphoma. After the Denver Broncos quickly took the spirit out of the Chiefs with an early 14-0 lead, it would have been natural suspect the news of Eric Berry affected the Chiefs preparations.

“It rips your heart out,” said Chiefs starting tight end Travis Kelce. “But at the same time you want to do better for him.”

After the game, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said there was nothing positive from any part of the game.

Next up for the Chiefs is a road game at Arizona on Sunday.

Sports have an economic and social impact on our community and, as a sports reporter, I go beyond the scores and statistics. I also bring the human element to the sports figures who have a hand in shaping the future of not only their respective teams but our town. Reach me at gregechlin@aol.com.
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