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Why the Chiefs love Steve Spagnuolo: Exotic blitzes, tough love and home cooking | The Athletic

Reconnecting with Reid in 2019 made those memories fade. But now, three championship parades later, Spagnuolo is 64 years old. His cholesterol is a little high. One of his hips wore out and needed to be replaced, but he still can sprint down the sideline to call a timeout, even if he isn’t supposed to.

Will he ever get another chance?

“You’d like to think you’re evaluated not by a number,” Spagnuolo says. “And I think somewhere along the way, somebody may do that. But if they don’t, I’m OK with it. It’s in God’s hands.”

The failure he experienced has led to a profound appreciation for all he has. With the Chiefs, he provides the yin to the yang of Patrick Mahomes, rides shotgun to the masterful Andy Reid and builds bridges with banana pudding.

This, he knows, is not a bad life.

Travis Kelce Used Two Curse Words to Describe Chiefs Fans’ Reactions to Blocked FG | SI

The crowd at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium went wild from there, celebrating an unlikely win in the last seconds of the game. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had the perfect way to describe this unforgettable moment when talking to his brother Jason Kelce on their New Heights podcast this week.

“I don’t think there’s anything more electric than blocking a kick to win a game,” Jason said. “The place just erupted.”

“I don’t think I had been a part of the stadium where it went f—— a—s— like that,” the Chiefs star replied. “It got me to the point where my eyes, like the emotion and everything, my eyes started watering and I was like getting goosebumps and was like ‘This is insane.’”

Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus Named Chiefs 2024 “Salute to Service” Nominee | The Mothership

His voice is synonymous with some of the greatest moments in NFL history, and while he’s known primarily for calling football games, Mitch Holthus has also repeatedly spoken up for the real heroes in our community.

Born on post at Fort Lewis, Washington as the son of a U.S. Army field artillery officer, Holthus, who has served in his capacity as “Voice of the Chiefs” since 1994, has shown a dedication to honoring our nation’s Armed Forces throughout his career.

Holthus’ role has provided a platform that’s enabled him to visit numerous military instillations throughout the region, the opportunity to recognize Gold Star families in the Kansas City area, and also to spend his personal time as an advocate for ”The Battle Within,” an organization dedicated to providing veterans and first responders with the mental and behavioral health support they need.

It’s for all of those reasons that Holthus was named the Chiefs’ 2024 “Salute to Service” nominee this month in recognition of his tireless efforts spent recognizing those who keep our nation safe.

NFL Week 11 Power Rankings: The Cardinals keep rolling | PFF

1. Kansas City Chiefs

Strength of schedule to date: 8

Strength of schedule remaining: 19

Projected win total: 14.8

% chance of making the playoffs: 100.0

% chance of winning the division: 97.0

% chance of winning the conference: 42.9

% chance of winning the Super Bowl: 24.4

The Chiefs are 9-0 after Mike Danna blocked a game-winning Broncos field goal as time expired. It was the first time this season that the Chiefs played a turnover-free game, which is a bonus. They’re 9-0 without having a top-10 unit in EPA per play on either side of the ball, which is an incredible feat.

Patrick Mahomes calls burglary at his Kansas City area home “frustrating and disappointing” | NBC Sports

News broke Tuesday that the homes of Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce were burglarized on Oct. 6 and Oct. 7 respectively. The Chiefs played the Saints on Monday Night Football on Oct. 7.

On Wednesday, Mahomes provided no further information, so it remains unknown whether anyone was home and what exactly was stolen.

“I can’t get into too many of the details because the investigation is still ongoing, but it’s obviously something you don’t want to happen — to really anybody, but obviously yourself,” Mahomes said, via Blair Kerkhoff of Kanas City Star.

2025 NFL mock draft: Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward crack top five picks | USA Today

32. Kansas City Chiefs – Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State

Always hyperconscious of maximizing value throughout the draft, general manager Brett Veach could stay true to his mentality here while still filling a key void. Chris Jones is the only defensive tackle signed for 2025, and Williams can help collapse the pocket while honing his pass-rushing skills.

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Jets’ Aaron Rodgers to play in 2025? ‘I think so, yeah,’ QB says | ESPN

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, mired in one of the worst statistical seasons of his legendary career, wants to play in 2025.

“I think so, yeah,” he said Wednesday, 19 days shy of his 41st birthday.

It wasn’t a resounding yes, perhaps because he knows that organizational changes in the offseason could impact his decision.

Rodgers, who said last offseason that he hopes to play “two or three or four more years,” indicated the team’s disappointing season (3-7) hasn’t changed his feelings.

“Not really, not for the negative,” he said. “Not really, no.”

Colts reverse course, make Anthony Richardson their starting QB | NBC Sports

Steichen told reporters that Anthony Richardson will start against the Jets and that the team plans to keep him in the starting lineup for the rest of the season. Given Steichen’s past comments, he was asked if conversations with team owner Jim Irsay or General Manager Chris Ballard led him to change his mind about moving the 2023 first-round pick back into the starting lineup.

“I talked to Jim. I talked to Chris. But, ultimately, this was my decision,” Steichen said, via Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan.

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These 2024 Chiefs always find a way

By Brandon Kiley

Be honest. You didn’t believe they would find a way. And there’s no need to apologize for it. I felt the same way.

Courtland Sutton’s 13-yard reception on third and seven with less than two minutes to play broke me. Sutton set up the Broncos in the red zone with a chance to kick the game-winning field goal. I thought it was over. Nothing more the Chiefs could do. For the first time since 2015, the Broncos were going to beat the Chiefs at Arrowhead.

And then, the unthinkable happened: The Chiefs found a way. Again. Just as they’ve been able to do all season long.

It’s not wise to expect the Chiefs to come up with miraculous last-second victories each week. This trend isn’t sustainable. But somehow, thus far, it has been.

I’ve had a handful of conversations with friends and family from back home in Kansas City over the past week, and all of them have circled back to the Chiefs, seemingly with a familiar theme: The Chiefs have been lucky. They’re not as good as they’ve been in the past. This team is vulnerable.

There’s some truth to the notion that this team has been fortunate. Any team that begins the season 9-0 has to have some amount of luck. But it goes beyond dumb luck for this team.

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