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Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) prepares to the game in shirt sleeves during a frigid pregame warmup prior to an NFL divisional playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 in Kansas City. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Chiefs' Jones inactive for playoff game; Texans' Fuller OK

By Dave Skretta Jan. 12, 2020 01:39 PM EST

Chiefs' Chris Jones, Travis Kelce questionable for Texans

Jan. 10, 2020 04:31 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs could be missing defensive tackle Chris Jones and tight end Travis Kelce when the AFC West champs face the...

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (17) celebrates his kickoff return for a touchdown with fans during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
As No. 2 seed, Chiefs on cusp of returning to AFC title game

By Dave Skretta Dec. 30, 2019 03:04 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) celebrates with cornerback Carlton Davis (33) at Barrett sacked Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 10:23 PM EST

Buffalo Bills cornerback Levi Wallace (39) is carted off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Chiefs among playoff-bound teams with injury concerns

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 06:59 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates with fans after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs top Bolts 31-21 to earn No. 2 seed, first-round bye

By Dave Skretta Dec. 29, 2019 05:15 PM EST

Cowboys' Byron Jones out against Redskins with ankle injury

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 12:36 PM EST
Dallas cornerback Byron Jones is out against Washington and will miss a game for the first time in his five-year career because of an ankle injury sustained at...

Seattle without four starters for game against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 12:15 PM EST
The Seattle Seahawks will be down four starters for their game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney,...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs roll to 23-3 victory over Broncos at snowy Arrowhead

By Dave Skretta Dec. 15, 2019 04:16 PM EST

Adam Thielen returns to Vikings' lineup after six weeks

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 12:28 PM EST
Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will play against the Los Angeles Chargers after missing five games with a pulled hamstring. Raiders...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes grabs the face mask of New England Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy, right, as he rolls out to pass in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. Mahomes was penalized on the play. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes earning tough-guy reputation

By Dave Skretta Dec. 11, 2019 02:35 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy (25) fends off Oakland Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy and his former girlfriend have reached a settlement in a lawsuit she filed against him, court records show, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Delicia Cordon filed the lawsuit last year accusing McCoy of failing to protect her from a violent July 2018 home invasion at a home he owns in Milton, just outside Atlanta. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Chiefs missing rushing power for key game at New England

The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 12:36 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, center, watches during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Chiefs and Patriots plenty familiar ahead of Sunday showdown

By Dave Skretta Dec. 05, 2019 02:48 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Daniel Sorensen, right, intercepts a pass intended for Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler, left, during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chiefs buck meltdown trend, hold on late against Chargers

By Dave Skretta Nov. 19, 2019 12:25 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland (21) hangs on to the jersey of Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde (23) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. The Houston Texans won 31-24. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs' run defense making opposing backs look like stars

By Dave Skretta Oct. 14, 2019 03:00 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) makes a touchdown catch over Houston Texans safety Justin Reid (20) as cornerback Phillip Gaines (29) watches, during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs 10/13/2019

Oct. 13, 2019 01:35 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders linebacker Nicholas Morrow (50) tackles Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Colts-Chiefs remains showdown between young quarterbacks

By Dave Skretta Oct. 03, 2019 03:02 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, left, meets with Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Detroit. Kansas City won 34-30. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Chiefs find ways to win when Mahomes is just a little off

By Dave Skretta Sep. 30, 2019 03:27 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Ryan Grant (19) goes up for a pass as Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Tyrann Mathieu looks on during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. A pass interference penalty was called on the play against the Chiefs. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Chiefs still aiming to shore up suspect secondary

By Dave Skretta Sep. 19, 2019 09:25 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew III (15) scrambles for yardage past Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Chiefs defense still with plenty of room for improvement

By Dave Skretta Sep. 12, 2019 04:22 PM EDT