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Mark lives in Overland Park, which is right in the heart of the Chiefs Kingdom. He has over a decade of sports writing experience, with content posted on websites such as ESPN, cleveland.com and the KC Star. When he isn't covering sports, he is coaching AAU and high school at Blue Valley West.
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Brett Veach And Chiefs Facing Most Important Off-Season in Patrick Mahomes Era

Jan 6, 2026
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Rueben Bain Jr. Shows Potential In CFP Victory Over Ohio State That Should Excite Chiefs Fans

Jan 1, 2026
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Patrick Mahomes Facing Biggest Regular Season Test Of Career In Week 14 Against Texans

Dec 1, 2025
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Chiefs Leaders Finally Show Up In Win Against Colts

Nov 24, 2025
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Chiefs' Success After Bye Week Played Role In Lack Of Trade Deadline Moves

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Nov 6, 2025
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Brett Veach Makes Rare Mistake At Trade Deadline In Not Bringing In Star Running Back

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Nov 4, 2025
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Josh Simmons Back With Chiefs After Being Away Last Month

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Nov 3, 2025
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Running Back, Defensive Line Help Among Chiefs' Biggest Needs Before Tuesday's Trade Deadline

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Nov 3, 2025
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Live Thread: Kansas City Chiefs Vs. Buffalo Bills

The Kansas City Chiefs started the season 0-2, and NFL fans across the country were rejoicing that the dynasty was finally over. However, things have changed quickly as the Chiefs got Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice back, and now have an offense that resembles the early days of the Patrick Mahomes era. They are 5-1 in their last six games, and look like the favorite once again to go to the Super Bowl Up next is another matchup with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in a matchup that has become the best rivalry in the NFL. Allen has a 4-1 record against the Chiefs in the regular season, but it is the 0-4 record that haunts him and Bills fans. The Indianapolis Colts lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, so the race for the No. 1 seed in the AFC is wide open. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET, and the game will be on CBS.  Bills will start with the ball. BUF 1st Drive: Clinical drive by the Bills. Established the run with James Cook, and then Allen drops a dime to Dalton Kincaid for a touchdown. Bills 7, Chiefs 0 with 8:00 remaining in the first quarter. KC 1st Drive: 3-and-out for the Chiefs... Couldn't draw up a better start if you're Buffalo. BUF 2nd Drive: Bills decide to go for it on 4th down, and the Chiefs get the stop.... Kansas City will have great field position. Bills 7, Chiefs 0 4:17 remaining in the first quarter. KC 2nd Drive: Rashee Rice makes this offense even scarier, and he delivers with a touchdown to tie the game up. Bills 7, Chiefs 7 14:56 remaining in the first half. BUF 3rd Drive: A three and out as the Chiefs get to Allen on a third down... Bills had Chiefs pinned back at the 22, but a 15 yard facemask gives the Chiefs the ball at the 37. KC 3rd Drive: Chiefs get down the field, but settle for a FG to take a 10-7 lead. BUF 4th Drive: Huge play from Allen to Kincaid for 47 yards, and Johnson goes in for the touchdown. Bills 14, Chiefs 10 with 6:39 remaining in the first half. KC 4th Drive:  Like the Chiefs defense earlier, the Bills stop the Chiefs on fourth down. BUF 5th Drive: Big 3rd and 3 here for the Bills. Get it here and they can prevent the Chiefs from getting the ball back to end the half. Josh Allen sets an NFL record with his 78th rushing touchdown, breaking Cam Newton's record of 77. KC 5th Drive: Chiefs get to the one-yard line, but can't score a touchdown and have to settle for a field goal. Bills 21, Chiefs 13 at the half. KC does get the ball to start the second half. KC 1st drive of second half: Another three-and-out for the Chiefs. Bills defense is getting a huge boost from second year safety Cole Bishop who has made a ton of plays. BUF 1st drive of second half: Key to the game has been can the Chiefs stop the first down run. They finally did, and forced a punt to Buffalo. KC 2nd Drive of second half: Weird play as Mahomes is called for an intentional grounding, even though the ball was clearly tipped. Bills defense is doing an outstanding job and force another punt. Bills 21, Chiefs 13 5:31 third quarter BUF 2nd drive of second half: Allen is playing a terrific game, and he finishes off another impressive Bills drive off with another rushing touchdown. Bills in Complete control of this game. Bills 28, Chiefs 13 End of 3rd quarter: Bills 28, Chiefs 13 but KC is driving at the Bills 30. KC 3rd drive: WHAT A DRIVE! Chiefs convert a 4th and 17, and then score on a 4th and 1 to cut the deficit to 28-21. Game on! Bills 28, Chiefs 21 with 11:32 remaining in the game. BUF 3rd drive of the second half: The Chiefs defense gets a huge stop, as they sack Josh Allen on back-to-back plays to force a punt. Somehow, the Chiefs are 88 yards away from potentially tying up the game. Bills 28, Chiefs 21 with 6:46 remaining in the game. KC Drive: Mahomes is picked off. Bills got the ball at their own 35 with a chance to put this game on ice. Bills WIN 28-21. With the win, the Bills are 7-2 on the season, while the Chiefs fall to 5-4.Nov 2, 2025
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Chiefs Aren't Just Winning, But Doing So In Dominating Fashion

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Nov 2, 2025
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Chiefs Activate Former First-Round Pick To Active Roster Ahead Of Sunday Matchup Against The Bills

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Nov 1, 2025
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Chiefs Catch Break In Week 9 As Bills Will Be Without Best Defensive Playe

Oct 30, 2025
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Chiefs Bring In Defensive Line Help In Reunion With Former Super Bowl Champion, According To Reports

Oct 29, 2025
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Travis Kelce Tied Chiefs Record In Win Against Commanders On Monday Night Football

Oct 28, 2025
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Live Thread: Kansas City Chiefs Vs. Washington Commanders MNF

The Kansas City Chiefs started the season 0-2, and NFL fans across the country were rejoicing that the dynasty was finally over. However, things have changed quickly as the Chiefs got Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice back, and now have an offense that resembles the early days of the Patrick Mahomes era. They are 4-1 in their last five games, and have averaged 32.5 points during that stretch. Up next is a Monday Night Football matchup with a Washington Commanders team that gave up 44 points to the Dallas Cowboys last week. To make things worse, quarterback Jayden Daniels is out, and Marcus Mariota will once again be the starter. In some positive news for the Commanders, wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel are both back after missing time with injuries. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET, and the game will be on ESPN. There will also be an alternate broadcast with the ManningCast.  The Commanders would like nothing better than to pull off the big upset at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night. Come along and join us here at Chiefs Roundtable as we keep track of what's happening in the game.  Make sure to create an account and join in the conversation! CHIEFS WIN THE TOSS, and will defer until the second half. WAS 1st Drive: Outstanding first drive called by Kingsbury, as the Commanders got the ball inside the Chiefs 20... However, Deebo Samuel bobbles a pass and Chiefs defensive tackle Mike Danna gets the interception.... If the Commanders get in the redzone tonight, it HAS to be seven points. KC 1st Drive: Very similar first drive that the Commanders had. The Chiefs went right down the field, and the Marshon Lattimore gets the pick deep in Commanders territory. Lattimore has had a very difficult start to this season, but that is a big time response right there. WAS 2nd Drive: Once again, a short, quick passing game gets the Commanders in Chiefs territory, but Zach Ertz is called just short on fourth down. Chiefs take over. END OF First: Commanders are battling, but two good drives have ended with 0 points. Going to the second quarter tied at 0, Chiefs facing a 3rd and 4 from their own 41 when we come back. KC 2nd Drive: Who could have predicted this... Mahomes throws his second interception of the night. This one is squarely on Travis Kelce, who dropped an easy first down. WAS 3rd Drive: Lack of a kicker is making things tough for the Commanders, as another promising drive ends on a fourth down. No score, Chiefs get the ball back with good field position. KC 3rd Drive: Methodical drive by the Chiefs. Mahomes hit Kelce for 42 yards on that drive. It appeared Rice scored out of the wildcat, but he was just short of the endzone. No problem, as Kareem Hunt scores on the next play. Chiefs 7, Commanders 0 with 5:46 remaining in the half... Chiefs get the ball to start the second half, so the Commanders can't give them the ball to and allow them to double-dip. WAS 4th Drive: Mariota is playing terrific tonight. He has broken out of multiple sacks, and hits Terry McLaurin on a beautiful pass for a touchdown. Chiefs 7, Commanders 7 with 0:58 seconds remaining in the half. Chiefs have one timeout remaining. KC 4th Drive: Chiefs get one completion, but we are tied at 7 going to the half. Commanders have to love the style in this game. It is ugly, which is how this game needs to be to get the win.  Chiefs get the ball to start the half.  HALFTIME: Chiefs 7, Commanders 7 Second Half is Rolling: KC Drive: That is a big time response by the Chiefs. Kelce once again a huge part of that drive, as he got a 38-yard catch to give the Chiefs goal to go.... Then on 4th and Goal from the 2, Mahomes finds Kareem Hunt for his second touchdown of the night. KC 14, Washington 7 with 10:12 left in the third quarter. WAS Drive: Commanders drive starts with a brutal mistake by Jaylin Lane, who bobbles the kick. The ball goes out of bounds and the Commanders have to start with it at the one. Mariota did a nice job to get the team in better position, but they are forced to punt. Chiefs will start with the ball at the 25 with an opportunity to really create some separation. KC Drive: Chiefs are rolling now. Mahomes hits Kelce for a touchdown, and with that score he ties Priest Holmes for most touchdowns in Chiefs history. KC 21, Washington 7 with 3:20 remaining in the third quarter. WAS Drive: It has gone from bad to worse, as Mariota is sacked to end the drive and give the Chiefs the ball back. KC 21, Washington 7 end of 3rd KC Drive: Clinical second half by the Chiefs. That is three drives and three touchdowns... Rashee RIce this time scores for Kansas City, and the route is on at Arrowhead. KC 28, Washington 7 with 7:52 remaining in the game WAS Drive: Nothing doing for the Commanders, and they are forced to punt. Imagine you might see Gardner Minshew in at quarterback, or at least strictly just runs called. Final Score: Chiefs 28, Commanders 7 Chiefs move to 5-3 while the Commanders fall to 3-5. HUGE game next week in Buffalo with major playoff implications. Thanks for joining the chat to everybody. Share with your friends, and let's do it again in Week 9!Oct 27, 2025
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Josh Simmons Expected To Rejoin Team Chiefs In Next Few Weeks, According To Report

Oct 24, 2025
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Chiefs Offensive Line Depth Could Be Tested On Monday Night Football

Oct 24, 2025
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Andy Reid Provides Update On Rookie Left Tackle Josh Simmons

Oct 23, 2025
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Chiefs Won't Face Young Star Quarterback In Monday Night Football Game against Commanders

Oct 22, 2025
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Brashard Smith's Emergence Taking Chiefs Offense To Another Level

Oct 20, 2025
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