Mark Van Sickle

Joined: Jul 20, 2024

Mark Van Sickle is an analyst for Kansas City Chiefs On SI. Van Sickle has been a radio producer and on-air talent in KC since 2011.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen gets ready to throw a pass as Kansas City's Chris Jones heads for him during first half action against the Kansas City Chiefs in Orchard Park, Nov.17, 2024.

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The Kansas City Chiefs continue winning, but they are about to hit a truly grueling part of their 2024-25 NFL schedule over the next two weeks.

Oct 27, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker (7) kicks a field goal against the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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The Kansas City Chiefs keep winning close games. Some of KC's issues are legitimate cause for concern, while other factors are being a bit overblown.

Nov 8, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs the ball against Carolina Panthers defensive back Myles Hartsfield (38) during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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The Kansas City Chiefs suffered their first loss of the season last weekend, but KC can recalibrate against the Carolina Panthers.

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce makes the game-winning touchdown reception against Bills linebacker Matt Milano. The Chiefs beat the Bills 42-36 in overtime to move on to the AFC Championship game against the Bengals.

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The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills have had many epic battles over the past five years, and this weekend's game could be another edition with clear playoff implications.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, center, talks to quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) next to tight end Travis Kelce (87) before a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 26-13. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

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The Kansas City Chiefs won't stop winning, showing traits as an organization that have fostered a winning culture from top to bottom.

Oct 27, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (29) celebrates with wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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The Kansas City Chiefs aren't blowing teams away, but they remain the only undefeated team left in the NFL. That'll do.

Nov 26, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Kansas City Chiefs have never lost a game in Allegiant Stadium. Don't expect anything different when the Chiefs take the field against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in overtime of Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is undefeated against the San Francisco 49ers and would move to 5-0 all-time with a win on Sunday.

Oct 7, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (29) celebrates with tight end Travis Kelce (87) after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the New Orleans Saints at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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The Kansas City Chiefs made critical moves that brought back former players JuJu Smith-Schuster and Kareem Hunt before they helped the team get to a 5-0 start leading into the bye week.

Nov 20, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates after scoring on a 17-yard touchdown reception with 31 seconds left against the Los Angeles Chargers SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has torched the Chargers over the past few seasons and should have another chance to dominate on Sunday.

Sep 15, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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On Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, Patrick Mahomes can remain undefeated in dome games with the KC Chiefs and set a few NFL records along the way as well.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) catches a deep pass as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (29) defends in the third quarter during a Week 17 NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Chiefs won, 25-17.

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The Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals have had quite the rivalry the past few years, but KC can put that all to an end with a win on Sunday.

Mark Van Sickle

Joined: Jul 20, 2024

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