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Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Chiefs Announce Good News Before Raiders Game

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Detroit Lions, 30-17, on "Sunday Night Football" in Week 6. After the game ended, Lions safety Brian Branch slapped Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster in a chaotic scene at Arrowhead Stadium.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / October 12

Chiefs inquiring about running backs

While the Nov. 4 trade deadline is still three weeks away, there has already been plenty of activity in the NFL. Three deals have taken place this week: Joe Flacco went from Cleveland to Cincinnati, while the Ravens and Chargers swapped defenders, and the Browns and Jaguars exchanged cornerbacks.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / October 11

Kansas City Chiefs rookie Brashard Smith is unlocking another part of his game that's just as new as playing running back

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Brashard Smith is earning praise for a play in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars that ultimately didn't count.

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

Dave Toub Explains Why Brashard Smith Keeps Getting Better

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City assistant head coach/special teams coordinator Dave Toub spoke at the podium before Thursday’s practice. The Chiefs (2-3) are hosting the Lions (4-1) on Sunday Night Football (7:20 p.m.

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

Chiefs Rookie Stepping Forward in a Big Way

The beauty of the game of football is that some players are made to help in every area that they can, should the opportunity arise. Whether that be veterans such as Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce or second-year players like Xavier Worthy and Kingsley Suamataia, football needs everyone to step up to perform once and a while.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / October 7

Chiefs' Week 5 Snap Counts vs. Jaguars: Lack of playing time for Nohl Williams and Brashard Smith among biggest failures

The Kansas City Chiefs dropped their third game of the 2025 NFL season, falling to 2-3 overall with a 31-28 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on "Monday Night Football." Penalties were a massive problem in Week 5 against the Jags, but the personnel mistakes were just as prominent in the snap counts.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / October 7

Top 3 Performers for the Chiefs in Loss to Jaguars

The Kansas City Chiefs took a hard loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday Night Football by the final score of 31-28. The Chiefs had several moments in this game that they could have taken advantage of, but at the end of the day, the Jaguars were able to get the job done in front of their home crowd.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / October 5

Rinse, Don’t Repeat: Chiefs, Rookie Committed to Simple Policy

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Down 7-0 in the first quarter last week, Brashard Smith’s maturation was on full display during the Chiefs’ first drive. Open in the flat on a screen pass, he wasn’t aligned with Patrick Mahomes as the pass fell incomplete.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / October 5

Why Chiefs Rookie Feels Comfortable With Bigger Offensive Role

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City running back Brashard Smith spoke to reporters from team headquarters after Saturday’s practice. The Chiefs (2-2) will visit Jacksonville (3-1) on Monday Night Football (7:15 p.m.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / October 3

Chiefs backfield plans are changing fast and Brashard Smith is the reason

For Kansas City Chiefs fans hungry to see more of the new guy in the backfield, you're in luck. That's exactly the plan, according to ESPN's Dan Graziano, who says he's been told the Chiefs will continue to feature more of rookie running back Brashard Smith as the team turns its attention to its October slate.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / October 2

'Those are special football players to have' — Chiefs' Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes feed growing hype for rookie RB Brashard Smith

The hype is growing surrounding one Kansas City Chiefs rookie, and recent comments from Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes have only added to it. The Chiefs have been gradually increasing rookie RB Brashard Smith's playing time over the first four weeks of the 2025 NFL season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / September 30

Brashard Smith flashes in limited role and gives Chiefs fans real hope

The Kansas City Chiefs just showed out with one of their most productive offensive games in quite some time. More importantly, many players got in on the action.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / September 29

Intriguing Rookie Got Most Extensive Action on Sunday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs will see the NFL’s most prominent versatile player in Jacksonville next week, but Kansas City also has a versatile rookie.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / September 21

Chiefs fans are about to meet the rookie RB who might save their season

On paper, it feels silly to say that the third game of a seventh-round rookie's career should be a coming-out party. But that's just how desperately the Kansas City Chiefs should be to make something happen in the backfield.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / September 19

Brashard Smith might pull the ultimate plot twist on Chiefs fans

To say that the Kansas City Chiefs' run game has been disappointing so far this season would be an understatement. Fans knew that entering the season with a beat-up Isiah Pacheco and aging Kareem Hunt probably wasn't the best approach to having a legit rushing attack but alas, that's what Brett Veach and the Chiefs opted to do.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 17

Chiefs could to turn to rookie to fix major problem

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to give a rookie more responsibility as the offense struggles to run the ball in the early season.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / September 16

Chiefs can steal from 2024 SMU to get rookie RB Brashard Smith more involved on offense with pivotal game vs. Giants ahead

The Kansas City Chiefs have an opportunity to change their fortunes in the running game heading into Week 3 against the New York Giants. The running game is currently unsustainable, with Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes leading the team in rushing yards despite having less than half the carries.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Chiefs Coach Details Key To 'Tempering Expectations' For Exciting Rookie Brashard Smith

The life of a rookie in the NFL, at least early on, is to make enough good plays to get noticed by your coaching staff, and Kansas City Chiefs rookie Brashard Smith has done that.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Chiefs' Brashard Smith Experiences 'Eye-Opener' As Rookie At Training Camp

The life of an NFL rookie isn't for the faint-hearted, and Kansas City Chiefs' running back Brashard Smith is finding that out. As the grind of training camp begins to take hold, Smith, along with his teammates, have been put through their paces for a week as they try to build a solid foundation for the year ahead.

Kansas City Chiefs News / EasySportz / July 25

Kansas City Chiefs Rookie Brashard Smith is Trending Up

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Brashard Smith electrifies the practice field at Missouri Western State University, showcasing the speed and versatility that made him a seventh-round steal in the 2025 NFL Draft.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / July 19

Chiefs agree to terms with second-round DT Omarr Norman-Lott

The Chiefs have completed each of their rookie deals. Second-round defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott has agreed to terms, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

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