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Previewing the Chiefs' November Slate of Opponents

The first half of the season didn't go exactly the way the Kansas City Chiefs had hoped. Beginning the season 0-2, followed by a win streak and some bigger losses, they went into Week 10 with a 5-4 record.

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Chiefs-Seahawks trade rumor details near deadline deal between Kansas City and Seattle

According to a new report, the Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs nearly pulled off a trade at the deadline before things fell apart. Here's a look at the details of the near trade.

Brashard Smith News / Arrowhead Addict / November 9

How Brashard Smith Became the Chiefs’ Midseason Rookie Star

Despite drafting a few ballplayers that were among the headliners at their position in the predraft process, Kansas City entered the 2025 campaign with modest expectations from their rookie class.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 9

NFL Makes $53,871 Punishment Announcement from Chiefs Game

There was no shortage of action in the highly anticipated Week 9 showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. Both teams entered the matchup with momentum on their side, with the Bills heading into the game following a 40-9 victory over the Carolina Panthers.

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Xavier Worthy News / Athlon Sports / November 9

NFL Announces Punishment Over Xavier Worthy Incident

The Buffalo Bills enter Week 10 at 6‑2 following a hard-fought 28‑21 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 9. Quarterback Josh Allen completed 23 of 26 passes for 273 yards and added two rushing touchdowns, finishing with an 88.5% completion rate, the highest of his career.

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

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

Swifties are convinced Taylor Swift showed off Travis Kelce in the perfect way during night out in New York with Sabrina Carpenter

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted out and about in New York City on back-to-back nights this past week, as the Kansas City Chiefs are on their bye week, but on the third night, she was accompanied by singer Sabrina Carpenter.

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

Nick Saban accidentally inserts himself into popular Gen Z slang — Patrick Mahomes and Pat McAfee roast him for it

Pat McAfee and Patrick Mahomes couldn't hold back their laughter as they watched Nick Saban talk about Wake Forest's season, using a hand gesture that is well-known across the younger generation.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 8

Fine Day: Quartet of Fines From Chiefs Clash

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Buffalo won the game, but the NFL’s charities scored a big financial victory thanks to a slew of fines against the Bills. Four to be exact.

Travis Kelce News / Athlon Sports / November 8

NFL Makes Punishment Decision on Travis Kelce Incident

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs, after securing three straight wins, came back down to earth in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season, falling to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills 28-21 on the road.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 8

Chiefs Need Win at Denver to Avoid Dubious Distinction

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are getting back to being the Chiefs in many areas, as they look back on the season’s first half. There’s one category, however, in which they’re loudly and uncharacteristically not themselves.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 8

Chiefs Roll the Dice Again in Recent Mock Draft

If the NFL ended today, the Kansas City Chiefs would not make it into the playoffs. Their latest loss to the Buffalo Bills has put an exclamation mark on what has been an underwhelming first half of the season for the reigning AFC champions.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Travis Kelce News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 8

3rd Degree: Why Chiefs Desperate to Improve in This Area

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Travis Kelce didn’t pull any punches, and his intuition was spot on. The Chiefs’ fingernails aren’t growing fast enough to continue clawing out of holes they dig on third downs.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Announces Career News on Saturday

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs didn't enter their bye week the way they would have hoped, falling to 5-4 on the 2025 NFL season after a 28-21 loss to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in Week 9.

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Tyquan Thornton News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 8

The Bye Week Evaluation of Tyquan Thornton

In this episode of the Kansas City Chiefs Insider Podcast, we break down how Tyquan Thornton has performed in a Chiefs uniform through the first nine games of the season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 8

R-and-R Bowl: NFL Didn’t Help Chiefs in November Stretch

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs will be rested and recharged for two of the most important and difficult games on their schedule. Unfortunately, so will their opponents.

Nick Bolton News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 8

The Bye Week Evaluation of Nick Bolton

In this episode of the Kansas City Chiefs Insider Podcast, we dive into the performance of one of the more consistent players on the Chiefs' defense in recent years, Nick Bolton, through the first nine weeks of the campaign.

Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Announces News Away From NFL

Patrick Mahomes’ status as one of football’s most accomplished quarterbacks continues to grow both on and off the field. A two-time NFL MVP and three-time Super Bowl champion, the Kansas City Chiefs star has redefined modern quarterback play and is among the greatest players to play football.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / November 8

Travis Kelce's perfect outfit choice for night out in NYC with Taylor Swift has the internet buzzing

"Redwood tree, it ain't hard to see" Travis Kelce truly channeled Swift's song "Wood," from her latest album The Life of a Showgirl, during an outing in New York City on the Kansas City Chiefs bye week.

Rashee Rice News / Arrowhead Addict / November 8

Don’t laugh but Rashee Rice might actually make the Pro Bowl this year

A successful 2025 season for Rashee Rice was always going to hinge on his availability and steady production within the Chiefs’ offense. After a year prematurely ended by injury and a new one that began with a suspension, Kansas City would have been happy with Rice's progress in 2025 if he'd just been healthy and reliable at season's end.

Rashee Rice News / Total Apex Sports / November 7

Chiefs See Hope and Questions After Rashee Rice’s Return

Still on its bye week the Kansas City Chiefs are in an unfamiliar position. At 5-4, throught nine weeks of the 2025 NFL season the three-time reigning AFC champions are on the outside of its own conference playoff picture, a reality that feels foreign to a team defined by dominance.

Brett Veach News / Arrowhead Addict / November 7

Chiefs’ latest contract projections hint at tough choices ahead for Brett Veach

The problem with being a Super Bowl contender year-in and year-out is that it makes keeping talent much more difficult. The Kansas City Chiefs know this situation all too well and will be tasked with yet another offseason filled with difficult free-agent decisions.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / November 7