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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs offensive line crucial part of dynamic attack

By Dave Skretta Sep. 16, 2020 02:02 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (25) loses the ball as he is hit by Houston Texans safety A.J. Moore Jr. (33) in the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Edwards-Helaire looks to build on starring debut for Chiefs

By Dave Skretta Sep. 15, 2020 12:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 file photo, fans stand for a presentation on social justice before an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans in Kansas City, Mo. The NFL's new stance encouraging players to take a stand against racial injustice got its first test as some fans of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs booed during a moment of silence to promote the cause, touching off a fresh debate on how players should use their voice. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Chiefs, Texans booed as racial justice stand sparks outrage

By Heather Hollingsworth Sep. 11, 2020 06:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes during practice at their NFL football training facility in Metairie, La. In the first matchup of 40-plus quarterbacks in NFL annals, during one of the most anticipated openers the league has seen _ though it won't be seen by fans at Raymond James Stadium due to the coronavirus pandemic _ Tom Brady makes his Buccaneers debut against that youngster Brees and the Saints. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, Pool, File)
Life at 40-plus: Brady vs Brees is tastiest of NFL matchups

By Barry Wilner Sep. 10, 2020 11:50 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes as he is pressured by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) in the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs begin title defense with 34-20 victory over Texans

By Dave Skretta Sep. 10, 2020 11:28 PM EDT

Fans tailgate in a partially filled parking lot outside Arrowhead Stadium before an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs 9/10/2020

Sep. 10, 2020 06:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2020, file photo, Arizona Cardinals' Isaiah Simmons (48) and Evan Weaver (50) run drills during NFL football training camp in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals, who play the San Francisco 49ers this week, have added a dynamic No. 1 receiver in DeAndre Hopkins and a versatile defensive playmaker in rookie Simmons. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
49ers try to move past Super Bowl loss in opener vs. Cards

By Josh Dubow Sep. 10, 2020 04:21 PM EDT

Fans arrive at Arrowhead Stadium before an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Return of football renews fears over more virus spread

By Carla K. Johnson, Astrid Galvan And Dave Skretta Sep. 10, 2020 02:13 PM EDT

Chiefs-Texans to open NFL season on Thursday night

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2020 02:54 PM EDT
HOUSTON (11-7) at KANSAS CITY (15-4) Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE — Chiefs by 9 SERIES...

HELP! Picking NFL games is hard enough in a normal year

By Barry Wilner Sep. 09, 2020 01:10 PM EDT
Pro Picks has enough trouble finding winners, outright and against the spread, during a normal season. Our job might be more difficult...

Customers line up to place wagers in the sports betting lounge at the Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City N.J. on Sept. 9, 2018. The coronavirus outbreak has added new wrinkles for bettors this year, but even so, the nation's sportsbooks expect a record year of bets on football in 2020 from an antsy public that has been cooped up for months amid the pandemic. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Gamblers factoring virus into their football bets this fall

By Wayne Parry Sep. 09, 2020 10:06 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, left, talks with assistant coach Jon Embree during NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, Pool)
Winning division year after no playoffs commonplace in NFL

By Josh Dubow Sep. 09, 2020 03:06 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick (7) and Eric Reid (35) kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. Four years after Kaepernick spoke out against racism and eventually lost his job for peacefully protesting, the NFL supports his fight and now encourages players to stand up for racial equality and social justice.(AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
Now that NFL supports Colin Kaepernick's fight, what's next?

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 08, 2020 03:06 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman is seen on the big screen at Arrowhead Stadium during NFL football training camp Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs opened the stadium to 5,000 season ticket holders to watch practice as the team plans to open the regular season with a reduced capacity of approximately 22 percent of normal attendance. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs keep most of Super Bowl team intact on cut-down day

By Dave Skretta Sep. 05, 2020 05:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton throws a pass at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Jacksonville Jaguars are going with another college journeyman and sixth-round draft pick as their backup quarterback. General manager Dave Caldwell and coach Doug Marrone kept rookie Jake Luton to play behind Gardner Minshew as they finalized their 53-man roster Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. They cut veteran Mike Glennon and waived Josh Dobbs. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Teams sending QBs packing in final cuts despite pandemic

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2020 05:20 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) calls out signals as he lines up with running backs Duke Johnson (25) and David Johnson (31) during NFL football training camp Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Houston. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP, Pool)
Watson agrees to 4-year, $160 million extension with Texans

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 05, 2020 12:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, left, and Tyrann Mathieu celebrate after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game in Miami Gardens, Fla. Teams could afford recent contracts like the megabucks given to Mahomes and Joey Bosa under normal circumstances. Because of economic effects from the pandemic, future player deals and a salary cap that will be adjusted due to some monetary setbacks, upcoming free agents might find the marketplace tighter. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes engaged to longtime girlfriend

Sep. 02, 2020 12:46 PM EDT

FILE - Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack runs a drill during an NFL football camp practice in Lake Forest, Ill., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. NFL teams can always use more pass rushers, as evidenced by the NFC North where all four teams have spent big to acquire them over the last three years. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, Pool, File)
What's the rush? QB pressure has been priority in NFC North

By Dave Campbell Sep. 02, 2020 10:17 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is sacked by Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa during the first half of an NFL football game in Carson, Calif. Teams could afford recent contracts like the megabucks given to Patrick Mahomes and Bosa under normal circumstances. Because of economic effects from the coronavirus pandemic, future player deals and a salary cap that will be adjusted due to some monetary setbacks, upcoming free agents might find the marketplace tighter. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
NFL faces tough times for 2020, then bright economic outlook

By Barry Wilner Sep. 01, 2020 04:51 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches workouts during an NFL football training camp practice Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs' Reid downplays contract extension through '25

By Dave Skretta Sep. 01, 2020 03:06 PM EDT