What’s happening in Chiefs Kingdom?
Many thought that Kansas City’s defense could take a big step forward this season, but not many believed it would be carrying the team during the first two weeks. The offense will likely get going sooner rather than later, making it a scary thought of how dominate the Chiefs can be when everything starts clicking together.
Here are the top stories on this edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Tuesday, September 19:
Patrick Mahomes gets a well deserved raise
Mahomes agreed to a restructured contract that will give him the most money in NFL history over a four-season span.
Isiah Pacheco is getting back to form
Pacheco ran the ball well on Sunday, and Mahomes is looking forward to him leading the charge with the running game.
Travis Kelce welcomes Chris Jones back with open arms
Kelce talks about the importance Jones has to the team and how excited he is to have Jones back in the fold.
Stock watch looking brighter for Chiefs in Week 2
Our Ed Easton Jr. has the Chiefs’ Week 2 stock watch following their win in Jacksonville.
Chiefs' defense is off to a hot start
Andy Reid was very complimentary of his defense after Sunday’s win.
Around the AFC West
Denver Broncos
- The Broncos have opened up as 6.5-point underdogs against the Dolphins in Week 3.
Las Vegas Raiders
- Josh McDaniels regrets not having wide receiver Hunter Renfrow more involved in the offense during their Week 2 loss to the Bills.
Los Angeles Chargers
- Pro Football Focus handed out their best and worst grades for the Chargers from their Week 2 loss to the Titans.
Around the NFL
- The Saints defeated the Panthers 20-17 and the Steelers beat the Browns 26-22 in a Monday Night Football doubleheader.
- The Vikings signed free agent guard Dalton Risner on Monday.
- Bengals’ coach Zac Taylor told the media that it is too early to say if quarterback Joe Burrow will play in Week 3 after he strained his calf.
- The Rams have had trade talks regarding running back Cam Akers.
- The Cowboys have released running back Ronald Jones.
