It’s time to admit a weird truth: The Kansas City Chiefs are a defensive football team. It’s weird because they have been synonymous with high-powered offense during the Andy Reid era, and especially during the Patrick Mahomes era. A nine-game sample size is enough proof, however, to safely say that K.C.’s strongest unit is its defense, and it isn’t particularly close.
Here are the latest Chiefs stories on this edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Tuesday, November 7:
Chiefs' defense bringing the heat on opposing QBs
K.C. ranks second in the NFL in sacks so far this season with 31.
Who impressed, who didn't vs. Dolphins
Check out our Week 9 stock watch following the Chiefs’ victory over Miami.
Trent McDuffie and Justin Reid are cornerstones of Chiefs' defense
McDuffie and Reid played every snap for K.C.’s defense against the Dolphins.
Willie Gay Jr. is playing at a high level
Gay’s impressive 2023 campaign continued against Miami as he was PFF’s highest-graded player for K.C.
Andy Reid ties team record
Reid is now tied with Hank Stram for the most regular season wins in Chiefs history.
Bryan Cook shows off athleticsism
Cook reached a top speed of 21.31 miles per hour on his fumble return for a touchdown against the Dolphins.
Quick thinking by Mike Edwards pays off big in win over Miami
Edwards explained his decision to pitch the ball back to Cook following his fumble recovery, which Cook returned for what would prove to be the game-winning touchdown.
Around the AFC West
Denver Broncos
- The NFL informed the Broncos and Vikings that their Sunday Night Football matchup in Week 10 will remain as scheduled and not be flexed out.
Las Vegas Raiders
- Rookie Aidan O’Connell impressed during the Raiders win over the Giants and could be Vegas’ future franchise QB.
Los Angeles Chargers
- The Chargers routed the Jets 27-6 on Monday Night Football.
Around the NFL
- Giants’ QB Daniel Jones is out for the season with a torn ACL.
- Bengals’ WR Ja’Marr Chase could miss time with a back injury.
- Cardinals’ QB Kyler Murray is expected to make his season debut this week against the Falcons.
- Vikings’ RB Cam Akers is out for the season with a torn Achilles.
- The Cowboys are hosting former NFL receiver Martavis Bryant for a workout.
