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Breakdown of Chiefs' Brashard Smith Through Nine Weeks

In this episode of the Kansas City Chiefs Insider Podcast, we break down the performance of Brashard Smith, the Chiefs' seventh-round draft pick from the 2025 NFL Draft, through nine weeks of the campaign.

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How the Chiefs Can Take Advantage of NFL's Big Mistake

The Kansas City Chiefs are not the dominant team that we have seen in the past this season. They have shown signs of it in some games, but for the most part, they have been a team that has improved as the season has gone on.

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

How Chiefs Were Inches From Acquiring Edge Rusher at Deadline

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs took a lot of heat for coming up empty at the trade deadline. But to no one’s surprise, they were extremely close to consummating at least two deals.

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

Chiefs nearly got a big boost for their pass rush before deal fell apart at the trade deadline

Fans were disappointed when the Kansas City Chiefs didn't make any deals ahead of last Tuesday's trade deadline. The Chiefs were in the market for a running back and pass rusher.

Saquon Barkley News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

How many of the NFL players to rush for 150 yards or more in a game at least five times can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active NFL RB rushing touchdown leaders' quiz

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Most rushing yards in one NFL postseason' quiz

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

How Week 10 Impacts Chiefs' Playoff Chances in 2025 Season

The Kansas City Chiefs are just 5-4 going into their Week 10 bye. This is one of the worst spots they've found themselves in at this point in the season since the dawn of the Patrick Mahomes era.

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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.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 9

The Chiefs-Seahawks trade that died on 1-yard line

The Kansas City Chiefs came within inches of completing one of the NFL trade deadline’s biggest moves, only for the deal to collapse just before the clock hit zero.

Jaylen Watson News / Arrowhead Addict / November 9

Jaylen Watson is pricing himself out of Chiefs Kingdom

The Kansas City Chiefs class of 2022 is ready to get paid. General manager Brett Veach has enjoyed some solid draft classes during his tenure, which is why the Chiefs have been able to sustain such success in an era of parity in the NFL.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 9

Chiefs Look to Stop Two Ongoing Broncos Streaks

The Kansas City Chiefs will face a familiar foe next week, as they take on their AFC West division rivals, the Denver Broncos. These two franchises were easily the two favorites to win the division, but the Broncos are making it difficult for the Chiefs to claim their tenth straight division title.

Patrick Mahomes News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 9

Here’s How Mahomes Did on His College Picks

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Patrick Mahomes said after last week’s loss that he threw a low-percentage deep ball to avoid a fourth-quarter sack. It wound up as Maxwell Hairston’s first career interception.

NFL News / Sporting News / November 9

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.

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

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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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'

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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The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie TD pass leaders by team' quiz

The '2025 backup NFL quarterbacks' quiz

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / November 7