Spags is still stinging from last week's Thanksgiving loss. But he says a recent development also gives him hope for what's ahead with these Chiefs: www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...

Go back in Andy Reid's past, and he's been through a year like this before. More on a newspaper headline from 19 years ago today, two KC doppelgangers and a close AFC rival. All could give the Chiefs some hope their season isn't done: www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

The good news for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs? KC has a couple of factors working in its favor as it tries to resurrect its playoff odds. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

Even before taking questions on Monday, Chiefs coach Andy Reid made this much clear: He expects the Chiefs to make a push for the playoffs. www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

More on the vibes of the Chiefs locker room after their latest loss — and the new emotions of Patrick Mahomes this time: www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...

Patrick Mahomes has been the Chiefs' starting quarterback in Mexico, Germany and Brazil. But he's never been that in the NFL stadium he went to as a kid. More on what Thursday's game will mean to him: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes said he'll remember a "special moment" from Sunday's comeback win most. Here's how a teammate — during a timeout, no less — helped change the course of the Chiefs' season: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...

These two things are true: • The Chiefs are 5-5 • Advanced stats say they have an elite offense So how could that be? Here's the 1-in-25-year anomaly you need to know about when discussing this year's Chiefs: www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...

What are the Chiefs saying ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts? More on that, and also the hand motion Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes both used at their press conference this week.

The Chiefs, to this point in 2025, have been one of the most unclutch NFL teams ever. Here's what that's looked like so far:

In the Chiefs locker room, a teammate tried to lift the spirits of Patrick Mahomes. It didn't last long. More on the KC QB who — intentionally — kept changing one word in his postgame press conference. And the reality that he knows is ahead: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...

More on a "challenging" start to the season for the Chiefs' Chris Jones — and why he got philosophical Thursday talking about what he hopes is next: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

The Chiefs have a streak that predates Patrick Mahomes. It'll be on the line Sunday when they face the Broncos in Denver. www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

If a new varsity sport pops up in KS and MO soon, the Kansas City Chiefs will be to thank. Here's how the Chiefs — through 1-on-1 talks and even their future stadium home — are starting a movement for a 'rocket ship' sport. And for local girls, as well: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...

3 Chiefs predictions for the second half of the season: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...

The Chiefs are the best team in the NFL ... and also 5-4. Can both those statements be true? Here's what players said in the locker room after another one-score loss — with QB Patrick Mahomes speaking about the new reality of a very strange season: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...

3 things to watch for ahead of Chiefs-Bills on Sunday

Chiefs trade deadline primer: Why this year could be different than others ... and some positions to watch: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...

This was the scene inside a celebratory Chiefs locker room, where Rashee Rice got Andy Reid to smile, then supported Patrick Mahomes a few minutes later. More on the vibes of these Chiefs — a 5-3 team with a whole different energy from its 15-2 version of 2024: www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...

Walk through the Chiefs' locker room, and it’s impossible to miss the team’s newest fashion statement. Here's the 3-letter rallying cry — not "EGE" — that's pushed the Chiefs offense and Patrick Mahomes to a different level of success this year. www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

More on an encouraging update from Chiefs coach Andy Reid about LT Josh Simmons: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

Where does Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes think he’s improved from a year ago? Here’s what he says — with a specific example: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice said his 2nd TD against the Raiders was the product of the work he and Patrick Mahomes put in this offseason: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...

It turns out Patrick Mahomes' trick play vs. the Raiders required practice time. And communication. Oh, and a teammate stopping himself from laughing. Here's the backstory of Mahomes going Hollywood — and the 6 words everyone heard on CBS's broadcast: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...

What Chiefs' Rashee Rice said today about his impending return this weekend: www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...

Head into the Chiefs' locker room, and one thing stands out immediately about the team's WR group. Coaches say it's hard to miss as well: www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...

One (non-fight) topic dominated talk in the Chiefs’ locker room — with Patrick Mahomes tweeting about it as well. It’s time to stretch the imagination for what’s possible with these Chiefs. “Everybody’s been waiting for it. It’s what the hype is about.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Chiefs' Chris Jones didn’t hustle on final play vs. Jaguars. He addressed it head-on Thursday: www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

The Chiefs are 2-3. And they're not interested in moral victories, either. But look under the hood, and the advanced numbers are screaming a few things about a KC team still trying to find its way: www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

Some context for Chris Jones’ final play vs. Jaguars: www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Here's what Chiefs' Chamarri Conner said about a late flag against him — and what the Chiefs believe has been missing during a 2-3 start that's beginning to defy the odds: www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Andy Reid says one of his offensive linemen was "on fire" last week against the Ravens. Here's more on his development, and the reason — from a year ago — he says he's fueled to continue his rise: www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

Patrick Mahomes is pulling off a rare feat: He's playing riskier while avoiding the typical consequences. More on a Mahomes offseason vow to his WRs — and how the Chiefs QB has followed through: www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

It's time to take stock of the Chiefs through 4 weeks: • Is KC better or worse than expected? • Best development • Updated playoff and Super Bowl odds • What Andy Reid has learned about his team: www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

This felt different. And Chiefs players in the postgame locker room could sense it as well. More on a breakthrough offensive effort for the Chiefs — and how 2 players returning this week (including one who didn't play) helped change all the vibes. www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

Chiefs' Travis Kelce spoke today about the sideline incident between him and Andy Reid: "I love that guy, man." www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...

Lamar Jackson earned an ESPY vs. the Chiefs. But he didn't score an 82-yard TD. The reason for that remains in Drue Tranquill's home as one of his favorite mementos. More on Lamar, KC, and what it's like to face a QB who is '1 of 1' with what he does: www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...

More on an offseason change Patrick Mahomes vowed to make — and the QB he's become since: www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

Here's the reason Chiefs WR Tyquan Thornton pointed to the sky after his big catch Sunday night:: www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy is not expected to play Sunday night against the Giants, per source. Worthy (shoulder) practiced on a limited basis this week, but his return will have to wait.

The Chiefs usually have an easy button with Andy Reid’s offense. It vanished last week: www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

“In my eyes, it’s like, what an opportunity." How Patrick Mahomes is processing Chiefs' 0-2 start — and what he wants to see next: www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

“I am done with the tush push, guys.” Fox rules analyst Dean Blandino isn't alone. Missed false-start calls on Sunday may have moved the endangered play closer to extinction. From @jaynabardahl.bsky.social and @jessenewell.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

Chiefs coach Andy Reid on if he'd like to see any rule-enforcement changes if the tush push is going to remain an NFL play: "Yeah, I think you know the answer to it. If guys are moving early, then you've got to call that. So they'll go back and look at that and see what their evaluation is of it."

One Chiefs teammate walked with Travis Kelce to the locker room. He then offered 3 words of encouragement. Here's more on the critical drop from KC's team leader — and why his teammates say an 0-2 start won't be the final narrative for this season: www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

The Chiefs defense believes it'll show improvement this week. And the road to get there started with a postgame mea culpa: www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

Chiefs coach Andy Reid says WR Xavier Worthy (shoulder) "did a little bit" today at practice, "but that was it." Reid says there's a "slim" chance Worthy plays Sunday vs. Eagles.

One play — and a missed opportunity — helped shape the Chiefs' blowout loss to the Eagles in Super Bowl 59 last season. Here's how KC wants to learn from the moment to be better this year. “That was one of the ones I wish I could have got back.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...

Xavier Worthy at Chiefs practice Thursday with a sleeve and padding around his injured right shoulder: (via @jessenewell.bsky.social)

Quick story on Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy unexpectedly returning to practice today. Could he be back Sunday? www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...