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A Miami-Dade police officer patrols outside of the Hard Rock Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs 2/2/2020

Feb. 02, 2020 02:50 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) covers a kickoff return during the NFL NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Packers 37-20. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Super Bowl features speed worthy of Olympic relay team

By Josh Dubow Jan. 29, 2020 03:28 PM EST

Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Bears have plenty to fix as disappointing season winds down

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 23, 2019 05:59 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Blake Bell (81) breaks the tackle of Chicago Bears strong safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Mahomes throws 2 TDs, runs for 1 as Chiefs beat Bears 26-3

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 22, 2019 11:22 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Alex Okafor (97) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Led by Mathieu, Chiefs' defense becoming among NFL's best

By Dave Skretta Dec. 19, 2019 10:53 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up in the snow before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 12:09 PM EST

New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden dives for the goal line and a touchdown in front of Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
KC survives errors, takes AFC West with 23-16 win over Pats

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 08, 2019 08:14 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Alex Okafor (97) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots 12/8/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 04:47 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) intercepts a pass intended for Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs 12/1/2019

Dec. 01, 2019 04:52 PM EST

Fans cheer before an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers 11/18/2019

Nov. 18, 2019 07:18 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Kansas City Chiefs at Tennessee Titans 11/10/2019

Nov. 10, 2019 11:27 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Minnesota Vikings at Kansas City Chiefs 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 01:12 PM EST

Chiefs missing Watkins, 4 other starters for game in Denver

Oct. 16, 2019 03:11 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins will miss his second consecutive game with a hamstring injury when Kansas City visits the Denver Broncos...

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Morris Claiborne (20) tackles Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde (23) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs' Reid shoulders responsibility for loss to Texans

By Dave Skretta Oct. 13, 2019 05:59 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

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

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass as offensive tackle Cam Erving (75) blocks Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tim Williams (56) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs 9/22/2019

Sep. 22, 2019 01:20 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

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson (25) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) and defensive end Arik Armstead (91), during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs still have positions to settle in preseason finale

By Dave Skretta Aug. 27, 2019 03:22 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) greets Los Angeles Chargers free safety Derwin James (33) after an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NFL 2019: Mahomes encore could depend on defensive makeover

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 22, 2019 01:00 PM EDT