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Chiefs love veteran backups for Patrick Mahomes. They may have their best yet in Carson Wentz

Dec. 18, 2024 15:22 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Former NFL quarterback Nick Foles still remembers when he was launching his new apparel company with retired punter Pat O'Donnell, and they decided to send some “Dad SZN” merch to some of their old pals in various locker rooms. The package he sent to...

NFL's next coaching cycle will feature an impressive list of candidates: Analysis

Dec. 06, 2024 08:54 AM EST

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ The next NFL coaching cycle will feature an impressive list of candidates ranging from proven champions to up-and-coming coordinators. ...

Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers having a dominant season

Dec. 04, 2024 20:26 PM EST

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — A former nine-year NFL player and now the Raiders head coach, Antonio Pierce can't think of another tight end like Brock Bowers, who is playing like anything but a rookie. Bowers, taken 13th in this year's draft out of Georgia, is putting up impressive stats....

Aidan O'Connell shows in loss to Chiefs that he is the Raiders' QB for the rest of season

Nov. 30, 2024 17:39 PM EST

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Aidan O'Connell might not be Mr. Right for the Raiders, but he is Mr. Right Now. He did enough in Friday's 19-17 loss at Kansas City to show that Las Vegas' quarterback job will be his for the rest of the season — barring, that is, another injury. ...

Raiders' inexperienced offensive line is struggling to open holes or protect the QB

Oct. 28, 2024 20:52 PM EDT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — A sign of what was to come occurred on the Raiders' first offensive play Sunday. Kolton Miller jumped early, the first of three pre-snap penalties by Las Vegas' offensive line. Jackson Powers-Johnson later committed the other two in a span of three plays. ...

Chiefs lose CB Jaylen Watson, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster yet just keep winning as injuries pile up

Oct. 21, 2024 15:44 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs just keep winning, even as the injuries continue to pile up. The latest came Sunday, when the two-time defending Super Bowl champions lost cornerback Jaylen Watson to a season-ending ankle injury and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster...

On Football: Crafty Chiefs keep winning despite Mahomes' struggles and others' injuries

Oct. 21, 2024 11:46 AM EDT

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Patrick Mahomes is having his worst season statistically and the Chiefs keep losing playmakers to injuries. The two-time defending Super...

Saints quarterback Derek Carr leaves with oblique injury in another losing night against the Chiefs

Oct. 08, 2024 00:32 AM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Saints quarterback Derek Carr was having another tough time against the Chiefs even before he took a wicked shot from blitzing defensive back Chamarri Conner on Monday night, not only ending his game but also New Orleans' hopes of a comeback. Carr sustained...

The Chiefs are known for their high-octane offense. Their defense has been what's winning games

Oct. 06, 2024 12:38 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It becomes easy to overlook the Kansas City Chiefs defense simply because of the star power on the other side of the ball. Patrick Mahomes, a two-time league MVP. Travis Kelce, a four-time All-Pro tight end. Yet the high-flying Kansas City...