In an NFL season filled with close games, no one wins more than the Chiefs
4 weeks, 2 days ago

In an NFL season filled with close games, no one wins more than the Chiefs

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Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. ___ In a season on pace for a record number of close games, no team has been better at pulling them out late than the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs tied an NFL record last week by winning their 10th game this season by seven points or fewer — a feat accomplished only once before by the 1978 Houston Oilers — when Matthew Wright doinked in a 31-yard field goal on the final play for a 19-17 victory over the Chargers. The Chiefs are 51-19 in the regular season and playoffs with Mahomes at quarterback in games decided by fewer than seven points, the best mark ever among the 131 QBs with at least 40 starts in close games. The Jets last made the postseason in the 2010 season when they went to their second straight AFC title game under coach Rex Ryan and quarterback Mark Sanchez.

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Chiefs head to Pittsburgh on Christmas hoping to lock up the top seed in the AFC
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Chiefs head to Pittsburgh on Christmas hoping to lock up the top seed in the AFC

Associated Press  

Kansas City at Pittsburgh Wednesday, 1 p.m., EST, Netflix. Key matchup Steelers RBs Jaylen Warren and Najee Harris against the Chiefs rush defense, which is ranked third in the NFL and allowing just 91.4 yards per game. 1 seed and first-round playoff bye with a win over the Steelers, or if the Bills lose or tie when they play the …

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs can’t keep getting away with this. Or can they?
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs can’t keep getting away with this. Or can they?

New York Times  

The Kansas City Chiefs keep winning games no team should win so frequently, leaving opposing fans pointing to everything from dumb luck to favorable officiating to explain the maddening inevitability. Why the Chiefs win so many close games Reconciling the Chiefs’ 12-1 record with their plus-56 point differential would be difficult without accounting for the roles elite quarterbacks and coaches …

Bills’ letdowns on defense, special teams and clock management in loss to Rams are all too familiar
1 month ago

Bills’ letdowns on defense, special teams and clock management in loss to Rams are all too familiar

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — There’s plenty of concern and second-guessing to unpack from how the Bills unraveled on defense, special teams and clock management in their loss to the Los Angeles Rams to wonder whether it was premature labeling Buffalo as Super Bowl contenders only a week earlier. The bright side is the loss to the Rams didn’t end the …

Another final-second victory puts the Chiefs in prime spot to secure AFC’s No. 1 seed: Analysis
1 month ago

Another final-second victory puts the Chiefs in prime spot to secure AFC’s No. 1 seed: Analysis

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. 1 seed in the AFC after the Buffalo Bills fell short despite Josh Allen’s spectacular performance. The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs are in excellent position to secure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs after Matthew Wright drilled a 31-yard field goal off the left upright and …

Double-digit deficits are barely a speed bump for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Double-digit deficits are barely a speed bump for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs

Associated Press  

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. Kansas City improved to 19-14 with Mahomes at quarterback after falling behind by double digits in the regular season or playoffs for a staggering.576 win percentage in those typically dire situations, compared with the.139 mark in NFL history and the.160 mark since Mahomes entered the NFL in 2017. …

Analysis: Special teams were full of chokes in the NFL’s wacky Week 10
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Analysis: Special teams were full of chokes in the NFL’s wacky Week 10

Associated Press  

Special teams were chock-full of chokes in the NFL’s wacky Week 10. We won, so that’s all that matters,” Moody said after the defending NFC champion 49ers won consecutive games for the first time this season. Linebacker Leo Chenal, who led a wave of Kansas City defenders who burst through the left side of Denver’s field goal protection unit, blocked …

Broncos head to Kansas City trying to spoil Chiefs’ perfect start to the season on Sunday
2 months ago

Broncos head to Kansas City trying to spoil Chiefs’ perfect start to the season on Sunday

Associated Press  

Denver at Kansas City Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Chiefs by 8 1/2. Series notes The Chiefs have dominated the matchup of AFC West rivals ever since Andy Reid arrived in Kansas City, winning 16 straight in the series before the Broncos finally beat Kansas City last October. One more would tie Elvis Dumervil’s record for a …

Chiefs Dominate Bucs, Secure 8-0 Lead in Thrilling Game
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2 months ago

Chiefs Dominate Bucs, Secure 8-0 Lead in Thrilling Game

Associated Press  

The Kansas City Chiefs secured a thrilling 30-24 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a game that showcased the team's resilience and adaptability. Despite trailing throughout the game, the Chiefs staged a remarkable comeback in overtime, securing the win with a last-minute touchdown. Patrick Mahomes's stellar performance, with 291 passing yards and three touchdowns, proved to be the key …

Super Bowl 2025 odds: Still Chiefs’ world, but several teams are closing the gap
2 months, 1 week ago

Super Bowl 2025 odds: Still Chiefs’ world, but several teams are closing the gap

New York Times  

He’s not all the way there yet, but Patrick Mahomes is getting his swagger back. The Kansas City Chiefs have started 7-0 for the first time in the Mahomes and Andy Reid era, as they remain atop the NFL’s odds list to win the Super Bowl at +400. Here’s a breakdown of the risers and fallers in the Super Bowl …

Chiefs Dominate Raiders, Continue Unblemished Streak
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs Dominate Raiders, Continue Unblemished Streak

Associated Press  

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 27-20 in a thrilling game at Allegiant Stadium. Patrick Mahomes passed for 262 yards and two touchdowns, while Travis Kelce had 10 catches for 90 yards and a touchdown. The Chiefs remain undefeated at 7-0, extending their winning streak to 13 games. The Raiders, on the other hand, suffered their first …

Chiefs improve to 3-0 with another nailbiter, more proof they simply know how to win close games
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs improve to 3-0 with another nailbiter, more proof they simply know how to win close games

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Chiefs have opened the season with three straight games that came down to the final minute. “Listen, I don’t think you get used to it,” Reid mused Monday, less than 24 hours after Nick Bolton’s stop of Falcons running back Bijan Robinson on fourth down with 56 seconds left Sunday night preserved the Chiefs’ 22-17 victory …

Pre-training camp NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs and 49ers reign, Texans and Bears on the rise
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pre-training camp NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs and 49ers reign, Texans and Bears on the rise

New York Times  

Read our Week 12 NFL Power Rankings The longest offseason in major professional sports will be over by the end of the week. GO DEEPER Offseason observations from all 32 NFL teams: Chiefs' rebuilt WR room, Kirk Cousins' impact Last season: 9-8, missed playoffs Entering his second season, Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is 15th in the NFL’s MVP odds, according …

The Chiefs are Super Bowl underdogs against the 49ers. Turns out they kind of like it
11 months ago

The Chiefs are Super Bowl underdogs against the 49ers. Turns out they kind of like it

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — For most of the past six years, Patrick Mahomes has had to manufacture the chip that he carries on his shoulder, because the Kansas City Chiefs have been so good for so long that they were almost always expected to win. “It kind of lit a fire under some guys,” Mahomes admitted, “including myself.” Perish the thought …

Chiefs vs. 49ers Super Bowl 58 expert picks, odds: Early predictions mostly with Kansas City
11 months, 1 week ago

Chiefs vs. 49ers Super Bowl 58 expert picks, odds: Early predictions mostly with Kansas City

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of Super Bowl LVIII between San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII kicks off from Allegiant Stadium at 6:30 p.m. San Francisco is slightly favored, but expect this line to fluctuate as we get closer to the game. He set a new record for career playoff receptions while adding to his touchdown total in …

Chiefs defense continues to overcome mistakes as their march to a Super Bowl defense continues
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs defense continues to overcome mistakes as their march to a Super Bowl defense continues

Associated Press  

— Everyone seems to keep waiting for the problems that have plagued the Kansas City Chiefs all season to be their downfall. It showed up again in Sunday night’s 27-24 victory in Buffalo, which sent the Chiefs to their sixth consecutive AFC championship game. “The defense really picked it up that second half, and really put it down, even to …

Chiefs edge Bills to advance to AFC championship game against Ravens
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs edge Bills to advance to AFC championship game against Ravens

LA Times  

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes passes during a 27-24 win over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC divisional playoffs Sunday. No matter the setting — Arrowhead Stadium or Orchard Park — Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs keep finding ways to beat Josh Allen and Buffalo Bills in the playoffs. Mahomes threw two touchdown passes to Travis Kelce …

Drop-prone Chiefs get shut out in second half for third straight time
1 year, 1 month ago

Drop-prone Chiefs get shut out in second half for third straight time

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Chiefs have scored an NFL-worst 53 points in the second half of games this season, which equates to just over five per game, and they sure could have used that measly total against the Eagles on Monday night. “All season long,” Mahomes said, “we haven’t played good football in the second half. Obviously, we had a …

NFL Week 9 takeaways: Chiefs win despite quiet offense; is C.J. Stroud already a top-15 QB?
1 year, 2 months ago

NFL Week 9 takeaways: Chiefs win despite quiet offense; is C.J. Stroud already a top-15 QB?

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Sunday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. Here’s the most amazing thing about this team — they lost their starting running back before the season and may still have the best running game in the league. The Ravens’ victory over the Seahawks was especially impressive because the Seahawks have been a …

Best of the West: Chiefs in total control of their division and only getting better
1 year, 2 months ago

Best of the West: Chiefs in total control of their division and only getting better

New York Times  

— For almost a decade, their divisional rivals have schemed, plotted and made changes — at head coach, quarterback and other positions — to put an end to their dominance. “We’re definitely taking steps in the right direction,” Mahomes said of the Chiefs offense. “Kelce keeps getting better with time, and Taylor can stay around all she wants,” coach Andy …

Chiefs prove they have championship mettle, yet also have plenty of issues
1 year, 3 months ago

Chiefs prove they have championship mettle, yet also have plenty of issues

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Jets in spite of themselves on Sunday night in New York. “You have to find a way to win different ways and I’ve learned that over my career.” The Chiefs certainly proved that last season. “I think to be a world champion you have to be able to win a lot of different …

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs happy to ‘get the whole offense going’ in blowout of Bears
1 year, 3 months ago

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs happy to ‘get the whole offense going’ in blowout of Bears

New York Times  

— Some days are perfect. “For how teams are playing us with those zone coverages, we’re going to have to run the ball,” Mahomes said. When the run game gets going, that’s when the offense gets going.” Seven of Mahomes’ 24 completions went to the running backs for a total of 37 yards and two touchdowns, both by McKinnon. GO …

The Chiefs have won 8 straight season openers. They have a ways to go to catch the longest streak
1 year, 4 months ago

The Chiefs have won 8 straight season openers. They have a ways to go to catch the longest streak

Associated Press  

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have been fast starters to the NFL season. The defending-champion Chiefs head into their opener Thursday night at home against Detroit having won eight straight regular-season openers, which is tied for the fifth longest streak of the Super Bowl era. On the other end of the Week 1 dominance is the Indianapolis Colts, …

Bills add ’13 Seconds’ to history of heartbreaking losses
2 years, 11 months ago

Bills add ’13 Seconds’ to history of heartbreaking losses

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — After “Wide Right” and “Music City Miracle,” the Buffalo Bills begin the offseason adding a new entry into their history of playoff heartbreak: “13 Seconds.” That’s how much time separated the Bills from securing the next step in their Super Bowl aspirations. The Music City Miracle — or “Home-run Throw Forward,” as it’s known in Buffalo …

Mahomes leads Chiefs to 42-21 wild-card romp over Steelers
2 years, 11 months ago

Mahomes leads Chiefs to 42-21 wild-card romp over Steelers

Associated Press  

— The Chiefs were going nowhere on offense against Pittsburgh early Sunday night, so coach Andy Reid had wide receiver Mecole Hardman take a shotgun snap and hand off to running back Darrel Williams on a trick play. Everyone was talking to each other, and we came out with a different urgency.” Byron Pringle caught touchdown passes from both Mahomes …

NFL: Chiefs beat Falcons to clinch top playoff seed in AFC
4 years ago

NFL: Chiefs beat Falcons to clinch top playoff seed in AFC

LA Times  

— Kansas City clinched the top seed in the AFC and the only playoff bye when Patrick Mahomes threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Demarcus Robinson with just under two minutes for a 17-14 win over Atlanta on Sunday. The Chiefs had to watch as Pro Bowl kicker Younghoe Koo missed a tying field-goal attempt with 9 seconds left to …

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