The long wait is over as the Kansas City Chiefs host the Philadelphia Eagles in a Super Bowl rematch tonight. Both teams are coming off their bye week and are looking to stay atop their respective conference. The Chiefs are beginning the second half of their schedule at full health. They will look to keep rolling on defense and work out some kinks offensively.
Here are the top stories on this edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Monday, November 20:
Slowing down the Eagles' offense
Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo spoke to the media about what he learned when the Chiefs faced the Eagles in the Super Bowl and what they’ll focus on in Monday night’s matchup.
Chiefs' defense takes its turn against unstoppable play
Defensive line coach Joe Cullen shares his thoughts on the Eagles’ polarizing “Brotherly Shove” play.
An in-depth preview on the Eagles
We take an in-depth look at the Eagles’ schematics and tendencies and give our take on how K.C. should attack them.
Chiefs need to be more efficient with deep passing game
Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy knows there’s room for improvement with the deep passing game and is confident it will become more efficient.
A small flaw in L'Jarius Sneed's game
Sneed, who is having a Pro Bowl-caliber season, needs to clean up the penalties a bit but not completely get away from his aggressive nature.
Chiefs' defense ranks high in key stat
K.C.’s defense ranks third in the NFL in first downs allowed.
George Karlaftis on an impressive streak
Karlaftis has tallied at least four pressures in every game this season.
Around the AFC West
Los Angeles Chargers
- The Chargers lost a heartbreaker to the Packers 23-20.
- Coach Brandon Staley had a heated exchange with a reporter in his post-game press conference.
Las Vegas Raiders
- Las Vegas lost a hard-fought battle to the Dolphins 20-13.
- The Raiders’ defense had an impressive showing despite the loss.
Denver Broncos
Around the NFL
- The Lions pulled off an incredible come-from-behind victory over the Bears.
- Cowboys’ cornerback DaRon Bland has tied the NFL recorded for most pick-sixes in one season.
- Jets’ Quarterback Zach Wilson was benched during a blowout loss to the Bills.
- Seahawks’ quarterback Geno Smith could miss time with an elbow injury.
- Bills’ safety Taylor Rapp suffered a scary head injury against the Jets and had to be taken off the field by an ambulance.
- 49ers’ safety Talanoa Hufanga is out for the season with a torn ACL.
