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Thomas Huitt-Johnson

Thomas Huitt-Johnson is from Kansas City, Missouri, and is a former sports editor and sports reporter. He is a fan of the Mizzou Tigers, Sacramento Kings and everything boxing.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Chiefs' trade of Rashad Fenton sends message to rookie CBs

The Kansas City Chiefs will rely heavily on three rookie cornerbacks to make a run at the Super Bowl.

NFL's top two TEs finish with identical numbers on National Tight Ends Day

On National Tight Ends Day, a "holiday" on Sunday, Travis Kelce of the Chiefs and George Kittle of the 49ers went head-to-head. The heavyweight showdown was a draw.

Mahomes, Chiefs again come back from down 10-plus

Mahomes and the Chiefs were down 10-0 before the team rallied back and dropped 44 points on the No. 2 scoring defense to complete the comeback.

Is Patrick Mahomes-Josh Allen already better than Tom Brady-Peyton Manning?

The rare talents of Allen and Mahomes have some already viewing their rivalry as better than the one between Manning and Brady.

The argument for Chiefs-Bills 2021-22 playoff game as best ever

Last year's AFC Divisional Round game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills goes down as one of the best games of all time. There is no argument in that.

'Unbelievable' Chiefs LB Nick Bolton could be secret weapon vs. Bills' Josh Allen

Second-year players don't always have the same success they had their rookie years. The NFL refers to this as a sophomore slump. The good players pick up where they left off.

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce may be lock for Hall of Fame, but is he a first-ballot inductee?

In Monday's win over the Raiders, Kansas City's Travis Kelce set a MNF record for TD catches by a tight end with four and underscored his value to the league's No.

Was Sunday night's tear drop TD Patrick Mahomes' finest play?

Sunday night's dynamic tear drop TD pass by Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes against the Buccaneers has many asking: Was it his best play ever? 

Crafty Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed tricks Tom Brady on key strip sack

Sneed has been big for the Chiefs in 2022 and one key play from Week 4's win over the Bucs emphasized that point.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, teammates practiced basketball before teardrop TD pass

Was there a connection between Mahomes' pregame activities and his impressive TD flip pass?

Chiefs WR Justin Watson could be asked to step in against former team

It's early in the season, and the Kansas City Chiefs still are trying to find ways to get their new players involved in the offense. Three weeks in, the Chiefs know what they have in Travis Kelce and Co.

Chiefs, Bucs defenses will try to overshadow quarterback showdown

In another battle of star quarterbacks, it could be the defenses that decide the winner Sunday. Patrick Mahomes faces Tom Brady for the sixth time already, and Sunday's contest could be the finale.

Chiefs are a good bet to improve on 5-5 'mini-bye' record under Andy Reid

Facing the winless Colts, K.C. is in prime position to move to 3-0 on the season.

What Chiefs may do to replace suspended Willie Gay Jr.

On Monday afternoon, the NFL dealt the Kansas City Chiefs a big blow when it suspended linebacker Willie Gay Jr., effective immediately.

Seventh-rounder Jaylen Watson gets 99-yard pick-six to help Chiefs beat Chargers

Playing in front of a hyped Arrowhead crowed, on Thursday night, in prime time, Watson came away with the play of the game.

Thursday night Patrick Mahomes-Justin Herbert matchup could be another thriller

The Chargers-Chiefs rivalry has produced some recent classics and with Herbert and Mahomes running the show Thursday's Week 2 matchup could be another thrilling affair.

Sean Payton says Saints planned to draft Patrick Mahomes

Former New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton said Monday that he intended to draft Texas Tech's Patrick Mahomes with the 11th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Running backs impress in new Chiefs offense

Many speculated this offseason how different the Kansas City Chiefs offense would be in 2022. One game in, the outcome looks the same. But it was the running backs that impressed the most in Week 1.

Will Chiefs TE Jody Fortson impress this week against Cardinals?

The 2019 undrafted free agent spent two seasons on the Chiefs practice squad before suiting up with Kansas City last year.

Chiefs will face two 2021 teammates in Week 1 clash vs. Cardinals

Former Chiefs Darrel Williams and Ben Niemann signed free-agent deals with the Cardinals in the offseason.

Relying on rookie cornerbacks nothing new for Andy Reid and the Chiefs

Since Andy Reid took over in 2013, the Kansas City Chiefs have used a lot of rookie cornerbacks to fill their position.

Two SEC linebackers turbocharge the Chiefs' defense

The Chiefs defense' saw a big turnaround last season, going from one of the worst units to one of the best in the middle of the season. 

Meet 'Furious George' Karlaftis, the Chiefs rookie DE who needs a good sack dance

Karlaftis gave his approval Monday for his new nickname, "Furious George," a play on "Curious George," a popular children's character.

NFL players vote Patrick Mahomes out of top 5 in NFL Top 100 list

Reigning and defending No. 1 player in the NFL Top 100 list lost his crown Sunday night when the list was revealed on NFL Network.

Ex-Chiefs teammate Mitchell Schwartz: Patrick Mahomes is NFL's best player

On the NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" on Thursday, recently retired offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz put Mahomes No. 1 on his list of top five NFL players.