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Chiefs should be well rested as they begin pursuit of a record 3rd straight Lombardi Trophy
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Just about the only thing that the Chiefs learned on Sunday in Denver is that their backups are not a playoff-quality team. Their starters? Oh, they know how to win this time of year. While the Chiefs were getting blown out 38-0 by the Broncos...
Aaron Rodgers proved in Week 18 that he can still play at a high level if any NFL team wants him
Aaron Rodgers showed the rest of the NFL in Week 18 that he can still play at a high level in case he wants to return for a 21st season. The four-time NFL MVP threw four touchdown passes against a team that was playing to preserve slim playoff hopes, helping the New York Jets finish...
Mahomes, Kelce watch backups get blown out 38-0 by Broncos, now Chiefs aim for Super Bowl three-peat
DENVER (AP) — Patrick Mahomes spent a chilly Sunday afternoon strolling the sideline in a jacket and sweatpants, with a handwarmer pouch secured around his waist. The Kansas City quarterback was just trying to keep warm on a rare game day off. Next up, the real...
Nix leads Broncos past Chiefs' reserves 38-0 and into playoffs for 1st time since 2015 season
DENVER (AP) — Bo Nix celebrated the end of Denver's eight-year playoff drought with a bunch of new friends. The rookie quarterback circled Empower Field while handing out high-fives to fans after he passed for 321 yards and four touchdowns in a 38-0 rout of the Kansas City...
With nothing at stake, Chiefs rest Mahomes, Kelce and several other starters against Broncos
DENVER (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are resting Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones and several other starters against Denver in the regular-season finale on Sunday with nothing at stake. The Chiefs are 15-1 and have clinched a playoff bye as the AFC’s top seed. That's...
Chiefs finally depart KC for Denver amid ice storm after 4 hours spent waiting on the tarmac
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs finally departed from Kansas City International Airport for their game in Denver on Saturday after spending about four hours stranded on the tarmac amid an ice storm that blanketed the region ahead of an impending blizzard. The Chiefs tried to...
Broncos get third chance at ending long playoff drought as Kansas City plans to play bevy of backups
Kansas City (15-1) at Denver (9-7) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Broncos by 9 1/2. Against the spread: Chiefs 7-8-1, Broncos 11-5. Series record: Chiefs lead 73-56. Last meeting: Chiefs beat the Broncos 16-14...
Chiefs designate CB Jaylen Watson to return and plan to sit most of their stars at Denver
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs designated Jaylen Watson to return from the injured list Friday, raising the chances that one of their top cornerbacks could be available when they begin play in the divisional round of the playoffs in a couple of weeks. The 26-year-old Watson...
Chiefs backup Carson Wentz will face a pass rush the likes of which the Broncos have never had
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos lead the NFL with a franchise-record 58 sacks, a number they aim to bolster Sunday when Carson Wentz fills in for Patrick Mahomes with the Kansas City Chiefs resting some of their stars ahead of the playoffs. Defensive coordinator Vance...
Dolphins face Rodgers and Jets needing a win and some help to complete a playoff-bound turnaround
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins were struggling midway through the season, playing nothing like a potential playoff contender. “We started off 2-6,” wide receiver Jaylen Waddle said, “and look at us now.” The Dolphins are 8-8 heading into the...
