What’s happening in Chiefs Kingdom?
The Kansas City Chiefs are entering their bye week with a full head of steam and will look to maintain the momentum they’ve built ahead of their next game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Arrowhead Stadium.
Currently, the Chiefs sit atop ESPN’s football power index rankings as the NFL’s top team, and linebacker Willie Gay Jr. graded out as the third-best defender in the league in Week 9. Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin recognized Kansas City’s dominance and gave the Chiefs their flowers on “Undisputed” earlier this week.
Those stories and more on this edition of Chiefs check-in for the morning of Thursday, November 9:
ESPN Analytics has Chiefs as best team in the NFL
Though Kansas City has not been firing on all cylinders offensively, ESPN Analytics has the Chiefs as the best team in the NFL.
Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie leads all DBs in forced fumbles
Through nine weeks, breakout star CB Trent McDuffie leads all defensive backs in the NFL in forced fumbles.
Former WR Michael Irvin praises Patrick Mahomes, defense on Tyreek Hill
HOF WR Michael Irvin was impressed with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ defense against Tyreek Hill in week 9.
10 studs from Chiefs' week 9 win over Miami
These 10 players stood out as studs in Kansas City’s Week 9 matchup against the Dolphins in Frankfurt, Germany.
PFF's worst-graded Chiefs players in week 9
These Chiefs received the lowest PFF grades from Kansas City’s Week 9 matchup against Miami.
Around the AFC West
- Raiders OT Kolton Miller and CB Marcus Peters both missed practice on Wednesday.
- Chargers HC Brandon Staley on Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa: ‘When we’re healthy, that’s how we’ll rush’
- Broncos HC Sean Payton speaks on Denver not trading WR Jerry Jeudy at the trade deadline.
Around the NFL
- Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase sat out practice on Wednesday, while WR Tee Higgins was limited.
- Cardinals RB James Conner was designated to return from injured reserve.
- Commanders WR Jahan Dotson did not practice on Wednesday for personal reasons.
- Vikings WR Justin Jefferson designated to return from injured reserve; status uncertain against Atlanta.
- Titans name Will Levis as their starting QB moving forward.
