Chiefs clinch playoff spot, but not thrilled with how The Chiefs secured a playoff spot for the 10th straight season Friday but had to sweat out another nail-biter, this time against the struggling Raiders. Said QB Patrick Mahomes: “We know we have a long ways to go.”

Mahomes surpasses Dawson for Chiefs’ TD mark Patrick Mahomes became the Chiefs’ career leader in touchdown passes during Friday’s game against the Raiders.

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Chiefs plan to activate RB Pacheco, DE Omenihu The Chiefs are planning to activate running back Isiah Pacheco and defensive end Charles Omenihu in time for them to play in Friday’s game against the Raiders, coach Andy Reid said Wednesday.

Raiders to start O’Connell at QB against Chiefs Aidan O’Connell will start at quarterback for the Raiders on Friday against the Chiefs, coach Antonio Pierce announced Wednesday.

Source: Ex-Pats WR Thornton plans to join Chiefs Former Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton plans to sign with the Chiefs on their practice squad, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Mahomes, Chiefs set to use first loss as ‘fuel’ After winning their first nine games in not-so-dominant fashion, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs ran out of magic Sunday, losing 30-21 to the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, New York, the club’s first defeat since Dec. 25, 2023.

Bills TE Kincaid (knee) out Sunday vs. Chiefs The Bills have ruled tight end Dalton Kincaid, who’s second on the team in receptions, out for Sunday’s game against the visiting Chiefs.

Sources: Chiefs’ Butker to IR with knee injury The Chiefs are placing kicker Harrison Butker on injured reserve with a knee injury, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday.

Bills’ Cooper optimistic about returning vs. Chiefs Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper expressed optimism about returning from a wrist injury to play in Sunday’s game against the Chiefs.

Worst 9-0 team … ever? How the Chiefs just keep winning, and how they could be stopped Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs have squeaked by opponents, but a win is a win, right? Could they really go 17-0? Here’s why they might need to change.

Source: Chiefs’ Pacheco, Omenihu set to practice The Chiefs have designated running back Isiah Pacheco and defensive end Charles Omenihu to return to practice this week, a source tells ESPN, opening the possibility of both players being available for Sunday’s game against the Bills.

Chiefs block FG to win 4th game on walk-off play The Chiefs won their fourth game on a walk-off play this season after blocking the Broncos’ potental game-winning field goal on Sunday.

Chiefs survive OT, Mahomes injury scare to beat Bucs Patrick Mahomes tweaked his ankle but stayed in to lead Kansas City to 8-0.

Mayfield, Bucs looking to navigate ‘critical game’ vs. Chiefs without Godwin, Evans Baker Mayfield is off to a hot start this season, but can the 4-4 Bucs keep their season afloat?

How former players have returned to spark the Chiefs’ perfect start With an onslaught of injuries to starters, Andy Reid has been able to slide familiar faces into his lineup as if they never left.

Why the Chiefs are the new Patriots … and how they could dominate the next decade This year’s Kansas City team stands where the 2006 Patriots once stood. Here’s why they could chart the same course — and what could get in the way.

Chiefs bolster pass rush, trade for Patriots’ Uche The Chiefs are acquiring pass rusher Joshua Uche in a trade with the Patriots, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Sources: Chiefs finalizing deal for Titans’ Hopkins The Titans and Chiefs are working to finalize a trade that would send wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to Kansas City for a conditional fourth-round pick, league sources told ESPN.

Sources: Chiefs’ Watson has broken fibula, tibia Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson will undergo surgery for a broken fibula and tibia, sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.