What’s happening in Chiefs Kingdom?
The Kansas City Chiefs are at something of a crossroads after dropping their Week 8 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Now set to face the upstart Miami Dolphins in Frankfurt, Germany on Sunday, Kansas City enters Week 9 with something to prove after rattling off six straight wins.
Veterans Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Isiah Pacheco spoke to Chiefs Wire’s resident reporter Ed Easton Jr. about Kansas City’s preparations for the international game this weekend, and shed light on their feelings about the highly anticipated matchup.
This story and more on this edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Thursday, November 2:
Chiefs DE George Karlaftis among league leaders in QB pressures
Second-year pass rusher George Karlaftis is among the NFL’s leaders in QB pressures.
Chiefs WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling is prepared for trip to Germany
Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. recently sat down with Valdes-Scantling ahead of Kansas City’s tilt against the Dolphins in Frankfurt, Germany.
Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco talks running back room and trip to Germany
While sitting down with Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr., Pacheco discussed the running back room and preparation for the trip to Germany.
K.C. Wolf gets into Halloween spirit, scaring fans at store
Around the AFC West
- After firing HC Josh McDaniels, the Raiders benched QB Jimmy Garoppolo; Aidan O’Connell will start in Week 9 and moving forward.
- Chargers waived TE Tre’ McKitty ahead of Monday Night Football matchup against the Jets.
- Broncos RT Mike McGlinchey on victory over the Chiefs: ‘A win that can change an organization.’
Around the NFL
- Steelers activated DT Cam Heyward from IR. Heyward has missed time since week one with a groin tear.
- Packers GM Brian Gutekunst was non-committal on Jordan Love’s future with the team. Gutekunst mentioned that there are still 10 games left to evaluate the first-year starter.
- Bears are working on a contract extension with pass rusher Montez Sweat. Chicago sent a 2024 second-round pick to the Commanders for Sweat.
- Titans rule out QB Ryan Tannehill for Thursday night’s tilt against the Steelers; Will Levis will make his second career start.
- Falcons name Taylor Heinicke Week 9 starter against the Vikings.
