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Broncos get third chance at ending long playoff drought as Kansas City plans to play bevy of backups

Jan. 03, 2025 17:35 PM EST

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

Jan. 03, 2025 17:24 PM EST

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 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...

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...

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...