Kansas City’s defense was expected to be improved in 2023, but not many people thought it would carry the team the way it has so far this season. The Chiefs are allowing the second-fewest points per game in the NFL and are ranked sixth in total defense. With defensive end Charles Omenihu set to return from suspension this week, the defense will likely get even better.
Here are the top stories on this edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Monday, October 16th.
Patrick Mahomes praises the defense
Mahomes talked about the impressive depth that the Chiefs have on defense, which has shockingly been the strongest unit for the Chiefs so far this season.
Harrison Butker has been nails this season
Butker said he could have hit a field goal from 65 yards during the Chiefs’ win over the Broncos if need be. He ended up making one from 60 yards and is a perfect 14-14 on field goal attempts this season.
The Chiefs own the Broncos
With their win over the Broncos on Thursday night, the Chiefs now have the longest active win streak in the NFL against a single opponent.
Travis Kelce returns to Saturday Night Live
Kelce made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live in a sketch parodying the NFL on FOX pre-game show discussing his relationship status with Taylor Swift instead of football. Swift also made an appearance later in the show, introducing the musical guest.
Best Twitter reactions from 'Swifties'
There were plenty of reactions and opinions from ‘Swifties’ regarding Kelce and Swift’s appearances on SNL.
Around the AFC West
Denver Broncos
- Jeff Risdon of Draft Wire has Denver selecting Alabama pass rusher Dallas Turner in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. With a 1-5 record, draft season is already on the mind of Broncos fans.
Las Vegas Raiders
- The Raiders pulled themselves back to .500 with a 21-17 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday.
Los Angeles Chargers
- Check out the final injury report for the Chargers as they get set to face the Cowboys on Monday Night Football.
Around the NFL
- The Bills survived a scare from the Giants, beating them 14-9 on Sunday Night Football.
- The 49ers suffered their first loss of the season in an upset to the Browns.
- Referee John Hussey and his crew are under scrutiny for how they officiated the matchup between the 49ers and Browns.
- The Eagles lost their first game of the season in an upset to the Jets.
- Bills’ running back Damien Harris suffered a scary neck injury against the Giants.
- Bears’ quarterback Justin Fields suffered a dislocated thumb against the Vikings.
