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Kansas City Chiefs News / TWSN / October 1

Patrick Mahomes Sends Clear Message About Xavier Worthy’s Slow Start

Xavier Worthy has had a quiet start to the 2026 NFL season as in his third year he has just 10 catches for 63 yards and one touchdown so far. Despite the slower start, Patrick Mahomes has made sure to continue to vocalize his confidence in Worthy.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 1

Kansas City Chiefs’ Thursday injury report shows one slight improvement ahead of Week 4 tilt vs. Las Vegas Raiders

The Kansas City Chiefs released their second injury report for Week 4 vs. the Las Vegas Raiders. The Chiefs had one slight improvement, while the Raiders had two new names on the injury report.

Kahlil Benson News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Kansas City Chiefs Share Exciting Kahlil Benson News

One month ago, Kahlil Benson was a relatively unknown player. Now he’s getting national recognition. The former Indiana Hoosier was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chiefs this offseason.

Aaron Rodgers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'First-Round QBs of the 2000s' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 3-INT NFL games' quiz

Steve Spagnuolo News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / October 1

Steve Spagnuolo Discusses the Biggest Issue KC's Defense Hasn't Solved

Through three games, the Kansas City Chiefs' defense has given up the third-fewest points in the NFL (50, tied with three other teams), and the Chiefs are undefeated.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Patrick Mahomes Delivered Unexpected Update Before Chiefs-Raiders Game

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs spent most of the offseason fielding questions about whether the two-time MVP’s best football was already behind him, and three weeks into the 2026 season, those doubts look considerably premature.

Chris Jones News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / October 1

Chiefs Star Chris Jones Fires Back at Critics of Kansas City’s Defensive Line

Aside from a few lingering questions about the wide receiver room, there haven't been many critiques of the Kansas City Chiefs offense. Running back Kenneth Walker III just took home the AFC Offensive Player of the Month award, and Patrick Mahomes looks like himself again post-ACL surgery.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce Shares Off-Field Update Involving Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are off to a hot 3-0 start this season. Most recently, they defeated the Miami Dolphins in a tough 24-10 game in Week 3, with Mahomes throwing two touchdowns and Kelce making one TD catch in the win.

Kenneth Walker News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Chiefs Make Kenneth Walker Announcement After 3 Straight Wins

The Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III has been named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for September, the NFL announced Thursday. Walker leads the league with 360 rushing yards through the Chiefs’ first three games.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / October 1

Kansas City Chiefs Sweep AFC Monthly Honors On Offense: Kenneth Walker’s star turn, Kahlil Benson’s rookie breakthrough

RB Kenneth Walker III and OT Khalil Benson put together a September that sent the Kansas City Chiefs digging through the record books. Some of the names they joined date back to 1963.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

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The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 1

‘It is war’ — Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders rivalry has renewed energy entering Week 4’s matchup of undefeated teams

The Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders both arrive at Week 4 with unblemished records and early control of the AFC West on the line. Here’s what Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, and Maxx Crosby had to say.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1

Steelers' cornerback targets after Joey Porter Jr. trade

Losing your CB1 is far from ideal. That could force Pittsburgh to explore the trade market before the deadline on Nov. 10.

Two-minute drill: Chiefs-Raiders square off in surprising battle of unbeatens, major injuries, more

The 'Active 10-TD rookie seasons' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 1

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders NFL Week 4 Broadcast Map: Will you be able to watch on TV?

A look at the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders broadcast map for Week 4, along with the broadcasters and referee assigned to the game. The Kansas City Chiefs (3-0) will face the Las Vegas Raiders (3-0) in Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season at 3:25 p.m.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1

Patrick Mahomes sends warning to Chiefs about Raiders game, discusses friendship with Maxx Crosby

It doesn't sound like Mahomes will be taking the Raiders lightly.

Maxx Crosby has two-word message for Patrick Mahomes: 'It's war'

Maxx Crosby shares warning for 3-0 Raiders ahead of clash with unbeaten Chiefs

Report shares how Klint Kubiak impressed Raiders' Tom Brady during interview process

Travis Kelce admits Chiefs still have plenty to fix after 3-0 start

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / HITC / October 1

JJ Watt explains ‘what’s so dangerous’ about the Kansas City Chiefs this season

The Kansas City Chiefs have had a superb start to the 2026/27 season as they aim to bounce back from what was a pretty disappointing campaign. The Chiefs featured in the three previous Super Bowls prior to this year, but they did not even make it to the playoffs in 2025/26.

Travis Kelce News / EssentiallySports / October 1

'He’d Have to Stick Around': Rob Gronkowski Gives Travis Kelce a Major Reason to Delay Retirement

Four-time Super Bowl champion and future Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski has a theory about why Chiefs star TE Travis Kelce came back for a 14th NFL season, and it doubles as a reason Kelce might not be done after this one either.

Travis Kelce News / HITC / October 1

‘Could possibly catch it’: Rob Gronkowski makes bold Travis Kelce prediction with TD record in sight

Rob Gronkowski believes Travis Kelce could catch his career touchdown record after the Kansas City Chiefs star moved to within 13 scores of the former NFL tight end.

Travis Kelce News / Yardbarker / September 30

Travis Kelce admits Chiefs still have plenty to fix after 3-0 start

Kelce isn't pretending everything has gone according to plan.

Maxx Crosby has two-word message for Patrick Mahomes: 'It's war'

Two-minute drill: Chiefs-Raiders square off in surprising battle of unbeatens, major injuries, more

The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

Andy Reid News / Total Pro Sports / September 30

Andy Reid Reveals Strange ‘Armpit Hair’ Rule That All Chiefs Players Must Follow

Andy Reid has long set clear standards for the Kansas City Chiefs, and those expectations extend beyond the practice field. Over his 28-year head-coaching career, Reid has experienced and learned plenty of things.

Josh Simmons News / Field Level Media / September 30

Chiefs LT Josh Simmons (back) is 'getting better'

Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons could miss his fourth straight game with a bulging disc in his lower back. Head coach Andy Reid told reporters that the 2025 first-round draft pick will not practice on Wednesday.

Mansoor Delane News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / September 30

Mansoor Delane Provided Chiefs With a Glimpse of the Future in Week 3

The 2026 NFL Draft class continues to deliver for the Kansas City Chiefs early in a new NFL season. Although not everything has been pristine and there have undoubtedly been growing pains, the highs showcase what an ideal future could look like on the field.