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Chargers QB Justin Herbert exits briefly vs. Chiefs after hard hit from Nick Bolton

Dec. 09, 2024 02:21 AM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert briefly left the field late in the second quarter of the 19-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. After a hard hit by Kansas City linebacker Nick Bolton, Herbert missed just one play, re-entering...

Chiefs win 9th straight AFC West title, beating Chargers 19-17 on bank-shot field goal

Dec. 09, 2024 01:25 AM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Andy Reid doesn't need to schedule a stress test anytime soon. He seems to get one every week. The Kansas City Chiefs coach saw his third-string kicker doink a 31-yard field goal off the left upright and through for a victory that secured the Chiefs' ninth...

Chargers head to Kansas City trying to snap a 6-game skid vs Chiefs and help their playoff chances

Dec. 05, 2024 15:31 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers would love to be in the Kansas City Chiefs' situation these days. The two-time defending Super Bowl champions have already clinched their 10th consecutive postseason berth, the second-longest streak in NFL history. They are closing...

Chiefs recover botched snap by Raiders in closing seconds, clinch playoff berth with 19-17 victory

Nov. 29, 2024 21:47 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have made a habit of winning games in the most improbable of ways. The way they beat the Raiders on Friday still had Patrick Mahomes and Co. shaking their heads in disbelief. The two-time MVP watched from the sideline as...

Josh Allen seals Bills' 30-21 win over Chiefs with TD run, ending bid for perfect season

Nov. 18, 2024 02:57 AM EST

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — After watching quarterback Josh Allen bounce off two Kansas City Chiefs defenders before crossing the goal line on a 26-yard run, Bills receiver Khalil Shakir joined the rest of the packed Buffalo stadium by screaming at the top of his lungs. Allen's...

With so many high-priced vets, the Chiefs rely on young players on rookie deals to keep winning

Oct. 10, 2024 18:04 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The basic finances of the NFL salary cap dictate that you can only pay star players so much money before the cash runs out. That hasn't stopped the Chiefs from doling out some massive salaries to their veterans. Tops on the list is the...

Mahomes and Chiefs could be in for another close finish when they visit Chargers on Sunday

Sep. 26, 2024 20:33 PM EDT

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are 3-0, with each victory coming down to the final minute. Based on recent history, Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers will likely produce a similar result. Even though the Chiefs...

Chiefs seek to continue winning ways, road streak against Chargers

Sep. 26, 2024 16:59 PM EDT

Kansas City (3-0) at Los Angeles Chargers (2-1) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Chiefs by 7 1/2. Against the spread: Chiefs 2-1; Chargers 2-1. Series record: Chiefs lead 69-57-1. Last meeting: Chiefs beat...

Chiefs improve to 3-0 with another nailbiter, more proof they simply know how to win close games

Sep. 23, 2024 15:06 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have opened the season with three straight games that came down to the final minute. Two of them came down to the final play. They could easily be winless in the defense of their latest Super Bowl title. But their...

Mahomes throws 2 touchdown passes and the Chiefs' defense preserves a 22-17 win over the Falcons

Sep. 23, 2024 00:53 AM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Patrick Mahomes knows he must get better. Not to worry. Thanks to a couple of stifling stands from Kansas City's defense, the two-time reigning Super Bowl champs are still unbeaten. Mahomes shook off another interception to throw a...