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Where the Chiefs Stand Before the 2026 NFL Trade Deadline

The Kansas City Chiefs find themselves in a complex space with the 2026 NFL trade deadline on the horizon. While the club is 6-2 and looks like a team with a Super Bowl ceiling, the roster's talent and health at certain positions raise questions about that upside.

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Chiefs Get Massive WR Update Before NFL Trade Deadline

The Kansas City Chiefs enter the final day before the NFL trade deadline still searching for another wide receiver to bolster Patrick Mahomes’ options.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / November 9

Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid opens the door for a kicker change in Week 10 vs. after Harrison Butker’s latest misses

Has Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker finally run out of leash? Andy Reid’s tone on the situation changed during and after Week 9’s game against the New York Jets.

Andy Reid News / The Spun / November 9

Andy Reid Blamed Media After Chiefs' Failed Quarterback Sneak Sunday

The Kansas City Chiefs blew out the New York Jets on Sunday, but Andy Reid’s team didn’t play a perfect game. Kansas City topped New York, 35-12, to improve to 6-2 on the season.

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The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rush for at least 25 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2 passing & rushing TD games' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

The '400-yard, 5-TD NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 9

The Winners and Losers of Week 9’s Chiefs win over the Jets

It may have taken two quarters to put away the now 2-7 New York Jets, but once again, you never apologize for a win in the NFL. The Chiefs dominated the

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 9

Glenn suggests Jets will keep McDonald, responds to effort questions

Aaron Glenn suggests Jets will keep Will McDonald IV after trade request, responds to effort questions after loss to Chiefs

Glenn's overall record fell to 5-21 on Sunday, and it appeared during the Jets' loss to the Chiefs that at least some of his players made so-called "business decisions."

Jets' Will McDonald IV reportedly wants to be moved before NFL trade deadline

Why the Jets should hold on to Garrett Wilson, Breece Hall

NFL Week 9 winners, losers: Myles Garrett dominates in return; Packers send message

The 'NFL's leading rushers from 2005' quiz

Patrick Mahomes News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 9

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Underwent MRI On Elbow

Per Ian Rapoport, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes underwent an MRI on his elbow after injuring it on Sunday; however, the test revealed no major injury. While his elbow will be monitored for pain and swelling, Mahomes should be good to go for next week, as he re-entered the game on Sunday and continued playing after taking a painful-looking hit.

Kenneth Walker News / TWSN / November 9

Kenneth Walker's 3-Touchdown Game Ends the Fantasy Football Panic

Kenneth Walker put two quiet weeks behind him before the fourth quarter even began. Walker scored three times in the Kansas City Chiefs’ 35-12 win over the New York Jets, putting up 36.3 full-PPR points.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / November 9

New Kenneth Walker III Nickname Emerges After Chiefs Game

Kenneth Walker III stepped up in a big way to help the Kansas City Chiefs end their two-game losing streak and defeat the New York Jets in Week 9. Walker, who failed to score a touchdown in the team’s back-to-back losses to the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos, finished with three total touchdowns in the Chiefs’ 35-12 win against the Jets.

Chris Jones News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 9

After Historic Sack Feat in Week 9, Chris Jones Credits More Than Himself

One of the most glaring issues for the Kansas City Chiefs this season has been their lack of a pass rush. There's more context to it than that, but either way, Sunday's 35-12 throttling of the New York Jets provided a return to normalcy in many regards.

Travis Kelce News / HITC / November 9

Travis Kelce sets new ‘oldest ever’ record in Kansas City Chiefs’ latest win

Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce’s rushing TD in the team’s 34-12 win over the New York Jets helped him enter the NFL’s history books for a new record.

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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.

Kansas City Chiefs News / EssentiallySports / November 9

Chiefs Face Backlash for Handing Tony Gonzalez’s Iconic Jersey to Travis Kelce’s Likely Successor

Tony Gonzalez is widely considered one of the greatest players in Kansas City Chiefs history and a future candidate for number retirement. However, since the franchise remains conservative about officially retiring jersey numbers, Gonzalez’s #88 jersey has yet to be retired.

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The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

Patrick Mahomes News / HITC / November 9

Nick Wright calls Patrick Mahomes a ‘cyborg’ after getting injured with hit during Chiefs win over Jets

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes pushed through a serious hit in their 35-12 win over the New York Jets. Mahomes did not miss a single offensive snap in the win, going 23/31 on pass attempts for 242 yards, two TDs, and a 117.9 passer rating.

Harrison Butker News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 9

Chiefs’ Harrison Butker admits ‘booing myself’ amid fan frustration

The Kansas City Chiefs secured another win on Sunday, but their kicking struggles continued to cause concern. Harrison Butker missed two field goals in the first half against the New York Jets, drawing loud boos from the home crowd at Arrowhead Stadium.

Travis Kelce News / Athlon Sports / November 9

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce's Postgame Move Draws Attention

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs have finally put an end to their two-game slump, defeating the New York Jets 35-12 in Week 9. The team improved to 6-2 on the season with the victory.

Patrick Mahomes News / Larry Brown Sports / November 8

Update emerges on Patrick Mahomes’ concerning elbow injury

All eyes are on Patrick Mahomes right now amid concerns about his injured elbow. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback had an injury scare late in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the New York Jets.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Andy Reid Delivers an Unexpected Response When Asked About Justin Fields’ QB Sneak

On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs tried something they hadn’t done in three years: a sneak. The last sneak the Chiefs attempted was in 2023, with tight end Noah Gray receiving the snap.

Chris Jones News / Viral Sports News / November 8

Kansas City Chiefs Make Huge Chris Jones Announcement

Chris Jones moved into second place on the Kansas City Chiefs’ all-time sack list during the team’s 35-12 victory over the New York Jets in Week 9. The Chiefs made the announcement on social media.

Kansas City Chiefs News / The Spun / November 8

Andy Reid Refuses To Answer Harrison Butker Question After Sunday's Win

The Kansas City Chiefs got the win on Sunday, but all is not well with the team’s special teams game. Kansas City topped New York, 35-12, in Week 9. The Chiefs improved to 6-2 on the season with the victory.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / November 8