It’s gut-check time for the Kansas City Chiefs. They have lost three of their last five games and are dealing with some injuries to key starters. If they want the road to the Super Bowl to roll through Kansas City during the postseason yet again, there is little to no room for error throughout the final five weeks of the season.
Here are the top stories on this edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Wednesday, December 6:
Patrick Mahomes nominated for 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year
The Chiefs have selected Mahomes as their 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee for the second consecutive year.
We could see Bryan Cook again before the end of the year
X-rays came back negative on Cook’s ankle and while he’ll certainly miss some time, it is entirely possible that he will play again before the end of the year.
Jack Cochrane has coaching staff's confidence
Andy Reid spoke to reporters about how much work Cochrane has put in during practice this season and how impressed the coaching staff was with his performance against the Packers.
Despite loss to Packers, Chiefs had some standout individual performances
Check out our eight studs from the Chiefs’ loss to Green Bay this past Sunday.
Best Chiefs player who isn't in the Hall of Fame
Check out Chiefs Wire’s selection of which Chief should be in the Hall of Fame by now.
Around the AFC West
Denver Broncos
- Coach Sean Payton addressed the concerns over Russell Wilson not seeing Jerry Jeudy wide open on several different occasions.
Las Vegas Raiders
- Raiders Wire examines how the rest of the season could go for Las Vegas and if interim coach Antonio Pierce can do enough to keep his job.
Los Angeles Chargers
Around the NFL
- Jaguars’ quarterback Trevor Lawrence has a high ankle sprain but is expected to return at some point this season.
- Jaguars’ wide receiver Christian Kirk needs surgery on a core muscle injury.
- The Jets have released quarterback Tim Boyle.
- The Packers have signed veteran running back Kenyan Drake to their practice squad.
- The 49ers are signing veteran cornerback Logan Ryan.
