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Feb 25, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach nearly landed pass-rush help.

Feb 25, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach nearly landed pass-rush help.

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Oct 26, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

The deadline has come and gone; here’s what the Chiefs’ silence means.

Sep 21, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) catches pass defended boy New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Week 12 date in Kansas City looms large on both teams' schedules.

Oct 12, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Both teams make transactions ahead of Monday night game.

Sep 29, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal (54) in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

What Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal said after Wednesday’s practice.

Jan 18, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) shakes hands with fans after defeating the Houston Texans in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Patrick Mahomes never known not making it to the AFC championship game as a KC Chiefs starter, yet he's still well aware of how rare those opportunities can be.

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 collision course has been building all year, and it will culminate with the KC Chiefs hosting the Buffalo Bills with a trip to Super Bowl LIX on the line.

Jan 18, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) reaches for a pass against the Houston Texans during the first quarter of a 2025 AFC divisional round game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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It's been a trying season for Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco, but he remains excited to help his team however he can in the postseason.

Jan 18, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (32) takes the field prior to a 2025 AFC divisional round game against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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In Week 11's vs. the Bills, the KC Chiefs were missing Charles Omenihu and Jaylen Watson. Nick Bolton thinks they'll both make a difference this time around.

Jan 18, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) catches a pass as Houston Texans safety Eric Murray (23) defends during the first half of a 2025 AFC divisional round game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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Xavier Worthy fought through a slow start to his debut KC Chiefs season, thanks to a consistent will to improve according to Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes.

Feb 12, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, US; Fox host Terry Bradshaw (left) interviews Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid (center) as he celebrates with team owner Clark Hunt and the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Andy Reid's greatness is obvious on the field, but Clark Hunt says the KC Chiefs' star head coach is also known for a different reason behind the scenes.

Jan 21, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) greets Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) following the 2024 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen are two of the best QBs in the sport, and the KC Chiefs and Buffalo Bills superstars have tremendous respect for one another.

Dec 25, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid reacts against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

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Despite a quiet divisional round from the wide receiver spot, KC Chiefs head coach Andy Reid remains confident in the group entering the AFC championship game.

Dec 21, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams (2) celebrates with cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) after a sack against the Houston Texans during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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The KC Chiefs can learn plenty from their divisional round win over the Houston Texans and apply it to the AFC championship game against the Buffalo Bills.

Jan 18, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) reacts after a pass reception against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter of a 2025 AFC divisional round game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Travis Kelce broke out in the divisional round for the Kansas City Chiefs, which is no surprise to Andy Reid due to the star TE's approach and his teammates.

Nov 17, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo looks on from the sideline during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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The Kansas City Chiefs respect the challenge of the Buffalo Bills' offense, so they're placing an emphasis on one particular element ahead of Sunday's game.

Dec 21, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (8) celebrates after catching a pass against the Houston Texans during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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From cornerback Jaylen Watson to wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, several Kansas City Chiefs stood out for very different reasons when examining Kansas City's snap counts from their divisional round win over the Houston Texans.

Dec 15, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid during the first half against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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Everyone knows what's at stake for the Kansas City Chiefs as they chase a third championship in a row, but head coach Andy Reid isn't looking ahead.

Jul 26, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown (5) and wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) walk down the hill from the locker room to the fields during training camp at Missouri Western State University. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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The Kansas City Chiefs are healthier and should be in position to produce their best offensive football of the year. From Travis Kelce to Marquise "Hollywood" Brown, here's who can elevate the KC offense in the playoffs.

Sep 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs punter Matt Araiza (14) reacts while watching a replay against the Baltimore Ravens during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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With a full regular season of punting in the books for Matt Araiza, KC Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub commented on his play and his playoff debut.

Feb 8, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) during a press conference before Super Bowl LVIII at Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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Trent McDuffie added to his already impressive resume by making another All-Pro team, but the Kansas City Chiefs' star cornerback has other things on his mind.

Dec 25, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (29) takes a hand-off from quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Chiefs' run game has been solid despite turnover at RB and on the offensive line. We could see the best version of it in the playoffs.

Oct 1, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid pre game against the Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

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The Houston Texans' defense is no joke, and both Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes have that in mind as the Kansas City Chiefs' divisional round game approaches.

Dec 21, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) runs with the ball during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Xavier Worthy's rookie year has built up to his first-ever playoff game, and both he and the Chiefs know he's prepared thanks to one key element of his profile.

Jan 5, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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With their divisional round playoff matchup against the Houston Texans on the horizon, it's no surprise where the Kansas City Chiefs are in NFL power rankings.