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Rashee Rice’s Injury Clouds Kansas City Chiefs’ Perfect Start

The Kansas City Chiefs are entering their bye week with being undefeated still with a 4-0 record. While the Chiefs have a great start to the 2026 NFL season, this Las Vegas Raiders win came with a cost as Rashee Rice was another wide receiver who ended up exiting the game early on.

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Strangeness around KC Chiefs’ offensive line continues with Andy Reid’s answer on Kingsley Suamataia’s Week 4 benching

The Kansas City Chiefs opened Week 4 against the Las Vegas Raiders with backup OL Mike Caliendo at left guard. Both Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes faced questions afterward about Kingsley Suamataia’s benching.

Tyquan Thornton News / Larry Brown Sports / October 4

Update on Chiefs’ Tyquan Thornton emerges after his gruesome ankle injury

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton paid dearly after making a game-changing play during Sunday’s contest against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Chiefs, trailing 19-17, had 3rd-and-4 in the backfield late in the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev.

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

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Andy Reid News / Total Pro Sports / October 4

Chiefs Nearly Got Screwed By Costly Mistake From The Refs, And Andy Reid Was Absolutely Livid

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30-27 on Sunday, but the finish was shakier than the score suggests. Patrick Mahomes had already had an emotional afternoon after watching Tyquan Thornton go down with a severe ankle injury.

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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.

Kenneth Walker III News / Yardbarker / October 4

Kenneth Walker III breaks Chiefs' franchise record to further historic pace

There's no slowing Kenneth Walker III down, as the Kansas City Chiefs running back put up another monster performance on Sunday. He ran for 177 yards on just 22 carries, averaging 8.0 yards per rushing attempt and scoring two touchdowns in the Chiefs' 30-27 win over the previously unbeaten Las Vegas Raiders.

Chiefs improve to 4-0 with tight win over Raiders

Update on Chiefs’ Tyquan Thornton emerges after his gruesome ankle injury

Did Raiders HC Klint Kubiak make the right decision taking points off the board?

NFL Week 4 winners, losers: CeeDee Lamb dominates; Justin Herbert flops again

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Kenneth Walker News / TWSN / October 4

Kenneth Walker Leading MVP Charge: Chiefs Move to 4-0

Kenneth Walker continues to dominate through the first four games of the NFL season. He rushed for 177 yards and two touchdowns, putting his season totals at 537 yards and four touchdowns.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / October 4

Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid provides latest injury update on WRs Tyquan Thornton, Rashee Rice after Week 4 win vs. Raiders

The Kansas City Chiefs lost two wide receivers during their Week 4 road win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Andy Reid weighed in after the game, and the receiver room looks much thinner heading into the bye.

Tyreek Hill News / Yardbarker / October 4

Chiefs could be eyeing a reunion with former star Tyreek Hill

The Kansas City Chiefs improved to 4-0 on Sunday with a 30-27 win over the previously unbeaten Las Vegas Raiders, but the win came with bad news on the injury front.

Update on Chiefs’ Tyquan Thornton emerges after his gruesome ankle injury

Chiefs improve to 4-0 with tight win over Raiders

NFL Week 4 lowlights: Eagles' second-half struggles worsen in collapse vs. Rams

NFL Week 4 winners, losers: CeeDee Lamb dominates; Justin Herbert flops again

The 'NFL receiving leaders by season' quiz

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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.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 4

3 Good Things and 2 Not-so-Good Things Following Chiefs Win Over Raiders in Week 4

The Kansas City Chiefs (4-0) continued their hot start to the 2026 season with a wild 30-27 win over the Las Vegas Raiders (3-1). In a back-and-forth affair, it was Kansas City that got the last laugh, walking out of Vegas as winners.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 4

Chiefs improve to 4-0 with tight win over Raiders

Patrick Mahomes, Kenneth Walker III and the Kansas City Chiefs planted their flag atop the AFC West with a 30-27 victory over the Raiders in Las Vegas on Sunday.

Patrick Mahomes News / The Spun / October 4

Patrick Mahomes Showed Great Sportsmanship After Sunday's Comeback Win

Patrick Mahomes was all class following Sunday night’s comeback win against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Chiefs topped the Raiders, 30-27, at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 4

Did Kubiak make the right decision taking points off the board?

Did Raiders HC Klint Kubiak make the right decision taking points off the board?

The Las Vegas Raiders suffered their first loss of the season on Sunday, dropping a thrilling 30-27 decision with the Kansas City Chiefs. As is the case with any close, one-score game, there are always going to be a handful of plays you can look back on with regret if you are on the losing side of it.

Chiefs improve to 4-0 with tight win over Raiders

Raiders could make surprise trade to prepare for Fernando Mendoza era

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Rashee Rice News / Athlon Sports / October 4

Kansas City Chiefs Lose Another Receiver After Rashee Rice's Injury

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton suffered a severe ankle injury in the fourth quarter of the Chiefs’ 30-27 win against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / October 4

10 Instant Observations From the Chiefs’ Thrilling Rivalry Win Over Raiders

The Kansas City Chiefs entered Raider week with some extra excitement surrounding the matchup, as both teams came in with undefeated records. While Las Vegas made a late push and kept things close throughout the afternoon, KC's defense tightened up and was able to triumph over its biggest rival 30-27.

Cooper Carlisle News / Viral Sports News / October 4

Former Kansas City Chiefs QB Has Died

Duke Carlisle, the Texas quarterback the Kansas City Chiefs selected in the 1964 AFL draft, died Friday in Lockhart, Texas, after a seven-year fight with lung cancer.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Viral Sports News / October 4

Kansas City Chiefs Mysteriously Bench Starter Against Raiders

The Kansas City Chiefs opened their Week 4 meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders under a quiet lineup change that had not been telegraphed by the injury report.

Rashee Rice News / Field Level Media / October 4

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice exits with hamstring injury

Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice exited in the first quarter with a right hamstring injury. The Chiefs announced he was questionable to return. Rice pulled up after corralling a first-down pass from Patrick Mahomes in the right flat.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / October 4

Kansas City Chiefs Week 4 Inactives List: Who's in, out vs. Raiders?

It’s almost time for someone to take sole possession of the AFC West. The Kansas City Chiefs (3-0) and Las Vegas Raiders (3-0) will battle at Allegiant Stadium this afternoon.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 4

NFL Week 4 lowlights: Eagles' second-half struggles worsen in collapse vs. Rams

It's officially spooky season, and Week 4 was certainly a house of horrors for several around the NFL.

Kyren Williams plays hero in Rams' stunning comeback vs. Eagles

Eagles' Nick Sirianni takes blame for costly decision vs. Rams

Packers HC Matt LaFleur threatens to bench players despite win

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

Mansoor Delane News / EssentiallySports / October 4

Chiefs Rookie Mansoor Delane Fined by NFL for Illegal Play Against Dolphins

Playing defensive back for Kansas City means jumping straight into a high-pressure environment. For Mansoor Delane, his welcome-to-the-league moment didn’t come on the scoreboard.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 3

Final Chiefs injury report ahead of Week 4 game vs. Raiders

Chiefs carry a remarkably healthy roster into an AFC West rivalry matchup, though one setback on the offensive front requires an adjustment The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing to defend home turf in a pivotal Week 4 clash against their longtime division rivals.

Cole Christiansen News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 3

Chiefs Elevate LB Cole Christiansen

Per Charles Goldman, the Chiefs have elevated veteran LB Cole Christiansen for the week. Christiansen, 29, went undrafted out of Army in 2020. He later signed a rookie contract with the Chargers and bounced between the roster and the practice squad over the next two years.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2

Update emerges on Chiefs' possible trade for Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr.

For a piece published on Friday, ESPN's Dan Graziano shared an update on the Thomas-related rumors that have hovered over the Jaguars since this past winter.

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. linked with three teams amid renewed trade rumors

Jaguars bring improved ground game into clash vs. Bengals

The 'NFL rookie receptions record' quiz

Travis Kelce News / Yardbarker / September 30