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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams catches a pass in front of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bopete Keyes, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs aim for quicker starts as they begin title defense

By Dave Skretta 4 hrs ago

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey walks on the field after an NFL preseason football game between the Detroit Lions, in Cleveland. It doesn’t take Andy Reid long when he pops on film of the Browns for the head coach of the Chiefs to see the unmistakable thumbprint of former general manager John Dorsey in their style and personnel. Probably because Reid still sees it on his own team, too. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns, Chiefs bear unmistakable thumbprint of their ex-GM

By Dave Skretta Jan. 13, 2021 04:13 PM EST

Fans tailgate in the parking lot outside Arrowhead Stadium before an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 02:36 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay (50) reacts next to Atlanta Falcons' Luke Stocker (88) after Falcons place kicker Younghoe Koo missed a 39-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. The Chiefs defeated the Falcons 17-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs face Week 17 decisions with first-round bye secured

By Dave Skretta Dec. 28, 2020 01:27 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay (50) reacts next to Atlanta Falcons' Luke Stocker (88) after Falcons place kicker Younghoe Koo missed a 39-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. The Chiefs defeated the Falcons 17-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Falcons watch near-perfect Koo miss costly FG in loss to KC

By Dave Skretta Dec. 27, 2020 05:55 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foyesade Oluokun, right, is congratulated by teammate Steven Means after intercepting a pass from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs clinch No. 1 seed when Falcons' Koo misses late FG

By Dave Skretta Dec. 27, 2020 04:18 PM EST

Nine-year-old Hudson Henry plays catch while tailgating in the parking lot at Arrowhead stadium before an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Atlanta Falcons at Kansas City Chiefs 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 10:42 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill celebrates his touchdown reception in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Chiefs grind their way to perfect road record this season

By Dave Skretta Dec. 21, 2020 01:59 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (98) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Mahomes' dramatic flair marks Chiefs' 32-29 win over Saints

By Brett Martel Dec. 20, 2020 08:21 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs after a catch as Denver Broncos strong safety Kareem Jackson (22) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Travis Kelce continues torrid streak as Chiefs keep winning

By Dave Skretta Dec. 07, 2020 11:19 AM EST

The sunset is shown through glass at Arrowhead Stadium before an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 06:46 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Broncos bringing QBs to KC to face Mahomes and Chiefs

By Dave Skretta Dec. 03, 2020 04:55 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Chiefs keep things fun with Mahomes' playground plays

By Dave Skretta Dec. 03, 2020 01:08 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) reacts as he beats Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) on a 75-yard touchown reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Chiefs offense takes 'pick your poison' adage to extreme

By Dave Skretta Dec. 02, 2020 04:41 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 04:16 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Chiefs expect Brady-led Buccaneers to be at their best

By Fred Goodall Nov. 27, 2020 05:20 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Byron Pringle (13) runs against Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nevin Lawson (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Chiefs welcome Watkins back with Pringle headed to IR

By Dave Skretta Nov. 25, 2020 05:23 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) tosses the ball to running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (25) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Chiefs show calm, cool confidence in 35-31 win over Raiders

By Dave Skretta Nov. 23, 2020 02:12 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) tosses the ball to running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (25) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Mahomes hits Kelce in last minute, Chiefs edge Raiders 35-31

By Greg Beacham Nov. 22, 2020 11:45 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) warms up before an NFL football game, Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, Nov. 22, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 08:06 PM EST