<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-kansas-city-important-isiah-pacheco-injury-update');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chiefs receive important Isiah Pacheco injury update');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_4013.jpeg"><figcaption>Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Chiefs receive important Isiah Pacheco injury update</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-28T11:39:17-07:00">October 28th, 11:39am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-28T11:39:17-07:00">October 28th, 11:39am</time><address><a>Ben Strauss</a>Ben Strauss is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Kansas City Chiefs</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Kansas City Chiefs logged another primetime win on Monday Night Football. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-most-blame-blowout-loss-chiefs-monday-night-football-2025">Kansas City cruised past Washington</a> 28-7 in a game that truly was a tale of two halves. The Chiefs got an important injury update about one of their offensive starters after Monday’s big win.</p><p>Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco is considered <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1983224371402473527" rel="noopener">week-to-week with an MCL sprain</a>, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.</p><p>Pacheco left Monday’s game against Washington with a knee injury. He had 12 carries for 58 rushing yards, leading the Chiefs in both categories.</p><p>2025 has been a rough year for Pacheco so far. He has 78 carries for 329 yards and one touchdown through eight games. But Pacheco does deserve some slack after coming back from <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-isiah-pacheco-injury-return">last season’s serious fibula injury</a>.</p><p>Still, Pacheco’s injury comes <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/77128/isiah-pacheco" rel="noopener">during a contract year</a> where he would like to prove his worth to the Chiefs.</p><p>If Pacheco ends up missing time, it will mean more carries for Kareem Hunt and Brashard Smith.</p><p>Hopefully Pacheco can get healthy as soon as possible and finish the season on a high note.</p><h2><b>Travis Kelce makes Chiefs franchise history in Week 8 win against Commanders</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1-2.jpg"><figcaption>Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>One Chiefs player certainly made the most of Monday’s game against the Commanders.</p><p>Veteran tight end Travis Kelce put himself into Kansas City’s franchise history in Week 8. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-travis-kelce-reacts-matching-priest-holmes-franchise-history">Kelce tied Chiefs legend Priest Holmes</a> with his 83rd regular-season touchdown of his career.</p><p>Kelce was clearly enjoying the moment when asked about his accomplishment after the game.</p><p>“I just cherish these moments, man, being able to play at Arrowhead,” Kelce said with a big smile on his face, per ESPN’s Nate Taylor. “This place is special, man, and I love it here. In terms of the historical stuff, I’m still looking at the next game and the next catch and trying to get better.”</p><p>He led the Chiefs in receiving with six receptions for 99 yards and a touchdown.</p><p>Now Kelce is positioned well to break Holmes’ record if he can manage just one more touchdown this season. Kansas City will certainly give him plenty of opportunities over the next few months.</p><p>Next up for the Chiefs is a huge Week 9 matchup against the Bills in Buffalo.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chiefs receive important Isiah Pacheco injury update

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/2-last-minute-trades-chiefs-2025-nfl-trade-deadline');   ga('set', 'title', '2 last-minute trades Chiefs must make before 2025 NFL Trade Deadline');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2-last-minute-trades-Chiefs-must-make-before-2025-NFL-Trade-Deadline-1.jpg"></figure><h1>2 last-minute trades Chiefs must make before 2025 NFL Trade Deadline</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-28T10:38:30-07:00">October 28th, 10:38am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-28T10:38:30-07:00">October 28th, 10:38am</time><address><a>Bailey Bassett</a>Bailey Bassett is a sports writer from Denver, Colorado, covering major sports events and athlete backgrounds at ClutchPoints. He has experience covering and writing on high school, collegiate, and professional sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Kansas City Chiefs</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/the-8-moments-that-have-defined-the-kansas-city-chiefs-dynasty">Kansas City Chiefs have made five of the last six Super Bowls</a>. Nobody would be surprised if they were crowned champions yet again at season’s end, but they may need to add some talent in order to again hoist the Lombardi Trophy. Many of their flaws were exposed in the Super Bowl last year, and the team didn’t burst onto the scene this season. Even so, they have a championship pedigree, and they’ve made big trades to get over the hump in the past. So, who should the Chiefs trade for at the 2025 NFL trade deadline?</p><h2><b>The Chiefs need to add a running back</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2-last-minute-trades-Chiefs-must-make-before-2025-NFL-Trade-Deadline.jpg"><figcaption>Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Chiefs got off to a slow start, but they’ve since gotten back on track and are again looked at as Super Bowl contenders. If they want to extend the dynasty with another championship this season, they may need to trade for a running back. Although he has looked better in recent weeks, it is clear that Isiah Pacheco has regressed this season. Kareem Hunt also isn’t the player he once was, and Brashard Smith hasn’t done enough to earn a substantial role in the Chiefs’ backfield.</p><p>Pacheco has just <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/kan/2025.htm" rel="noopener">329 rushing yards</a> through eight games, which is just 49 more than quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes is one of the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/ranking-50-best-nfl-players-for-2025-season">best players in the NFL</a> and somewhat underrated as a rusher, but he is far from being known as a rushing quarterback.</p><p>Considering the team has gotten reinforcements in the passing game from a healthy Xavier Worthy and a post-suspension Rashee Rice recently, the Chiefs should also look to add a running back who would make an already great offense unstoppable. Alvin Kamara would be the perfect fit.</p><p>For starters, the New Orleans Saints are <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/2025-nfl-trade-deadline-which-teams-buyers-sellers">clear trade deadline sellers.</a> They could be looking to move on from Kamara before his contract skyrockets in his age-31 season next year. Kamara is one of the best pass-catching running backs ever, making him tailor-made for a Mahomes-led offense.</p><p>Andy Reid is a mastermind at drawing up unique plays and utilizing weapons in ways that defenses won’t expect. He’d certainly have a field day with getting Kamara the ball. A move for Kamara would fill the Chiefs’ biggest need and give them a boost ahead of another Super Bowl push. He’d even complement Pacheco, a more bruising running back who thrives in between the tackles.</p><h2><b>The Chiefs should take advantage of the Titans’ firesale</b></h2><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tennessee-titans/titans-rumors-cam-ward-jeffery-simmons-tennessees-untouchable-players">Tennessee Titans are reportedly open to trading</a> everybody on their roster outside of Cam Ward and Jeffrey Simmons. In fact, they’ve already unloaded a few players. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-york-jets/jets-news-ny-picks-up-third-year-cornerback-trade-with-titans">Jarvis Brownlee Jr. was traded to the New York Jets</a> earlier in the season, and the team just <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/los-angeles-rams/rams-news-la-picks-up-cornerback-from-titans-pre-deadline-move">dealt Roger McCreary to the Los Angeles Rams.</a></p><p>Arden Key could be on the trading block, too. The edge rusher isn’t a superstar, but he is a solid rotational piece who would get run in the front seven rotation in Kansas City. Key has been on five different teams, so he should be able to quickly learn a new system and make an immediate impact.</p><p>The Chiefs haven’t generated enough pressure on opposing quarterbacks this season, outside of the work Chris Jones has done. Key would be a low-cost option that could make a big impact. Securing an edge rushing rotation of Key, George Karlaftis, Ashton Gillote, and Mike Danna would make for a great trade deadline for the Chiefs.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2 last-minute trades Chiefs must make before 2025 NFL Trade Deadline

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/why-chiefs-fans-worry-mnf-win-commanders');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why Chiefs fans should worry after MNF win over Commanders');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Why-Chiefs-fans-should-shouldnt-worry-after-MNF-win-over-Commanders.jpg"></figure><h1>Why Chiefs fans should worry after MNF win over Commanders</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-28T07:05:11-07:00">October 28th, 7:05am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-28T07:05:11-07:00">October 28th, 7:05am</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Kansas City Chiefs are 5-3. They are now firmly above .500 after a turbulent start to the season. On paper, their Week 8 win over the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football should have been a cause for celebration. After all, Patrick Mahomes threw three touchdown passes, and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-travis-kelce-reacts-matching-priest-holmes-franchise-history">Travis Kelce tied Priest Holmes</a> for the most touchdowns in franchise history. The defense also shut down a struggling offense.</p><h2><b>The win that didn’t feel reassuring</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Patrick-Mahomes-luck-keeps-getting-worse-with-Travis-Kelce-assisted-interception-2.jpg"><figcaption>Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Peel back the box score, though, and the performance revealed cracks that could potentially haunt Kansas City down the road. Recall that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-patrick-mahomes-moved-on-early-interceptions">Mahomes threw two first-half interceptions</a> for the first time in his career. The offensive line also struggled without key starters, and special teams miscues once again surfaced at the worst possible times. Even the defense showed worrying signs of fatigue and inconsistency against a backup quarterback.</p><p>The Chiefs might have left Week 8 with <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401772817">a lopsided 28-7 win</a>, but if they play this way against elite competition like the Bills or Dolphins, they won’t be so lucky.</p><p>Here we’ll try to look at and discuss why the Kansas City Chiefs fans should worry <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-gift-patrick-mahomes-sure-travis-kelce-smacking-commanders">after MNF win</a> over the Washington Commanders.</p><h2><b>A shaky start raises red flags</b></h2><p>Mahomes is human after all. Monday night was proof. The two-time MVP looked unsettled early. He threw interceptions on his first two possessions for the first time in his career. The first was a miscommunication with Rashee Rice. The second was a forced deep throw into double coverage that Washington easily picked off.</p><p>Mahomes rebounded in the second half. He completed 23 of his next 27 passes for 299 yards and three touchdowns. However, even his brilliance couldn’t erase how poorly the Chiefs started. The offense looked flat, out of sync, and, at times, predictable. Against a Washington team missing its starting quarterback, the game was tied 7-7 at halftime. That should never happen to a team of Kansas City’s caliber.</p><p>Yes, Mahomes eventually found his groove, but it took two quarters and multiple turnovers. That sluggishness has become a troubling trend. It doesn’t align with their championship pedigree.</p><p>If not for the defense bailing them out yet again, this game could have spiraled quickly.</p><h2><b>Injuries piling up at the wrong time</b></h2><p>As if inconsistency wasn’t enough, the Chiefs are now battling the injury bug in key areas. Running back Isiah Pacheco and linebacker Nick Bolton both exited Monday’s game with knee injuries. Yes, early reports suggest neither injury is season-ending. That said, the timing couldn’t be worse with a short week ahead and a road game against the Bills looming.</p><p>Pacheco’s absence, in particular, could be felt immediately. He’s been the emotional spark and physical tone-setter for Kansas City’s offense. Without him, the Chiefs rely more on Kareem Hunt and rookie Brashard Smith.</p><p>Defensively, Bolton’s injury leaves a massive hole in the middle of Steve Spagnuolo’s unit. His leadership and tackling have been instrumental in stopping the run. Bolton’s absence will test the depth of a linebacker corps already stretched thin.</p><p>Injuries are part of the game, of course. Still, the Chiefs’ margin for error is thinner than usual this season. Losing key players while searching for offensive consistency is a dangerous mix heading into the toughest stretch of their schedule.</p><h2><b>Pass rush goes missing against a backup quarterback</b></h2><p>For a defense that’s been among the league’s best in 2025, Monday night was an oddly uneven showing. Even against Marcus Mariota, Kansas City’s defensive front struggled to generate consistent pressure.</p><p>Chris Jones was quiet for most of the night. The usually ferocious pass rush looked passive against an average Washington offensive line. Mariota had ample time to throw in the first half. He completed several intermediate passes and extended drives with his legs. Sure, the defense tightened up later. However, it’s concerning how flat they looked early, especially considering they’ll soon face Josh Allen, Bo Nix, and Daniel Jones in the coming weeks.</p><p>If the Chiefs can’t dominate a makeshift Washington offense, how will they handle teams who are on the up and up?</p><h2><b>Special teams miscues can’t be ignored</b></h2><p>One of the most overlooked storylines from Monday night was Kansas City’s sloppy special teams play.</p><p>A holding penalty by Jack Cochrane nullified a strong punt return, and another by Christian Roland-Wallace set the offense back deep in their own territory. These might seem like small mistakes in a 21-point win. However, they’re the kind of self-inflicted wounds that swing close games against playoff-level opponents.</p><p>These recurring penalties and miscommunication are becoming a pattern. Against Jacksonville earlier in the year, similar miscues directly contributed to a loss. If Kansas City doesn’t clean this up soon, it’ll cost them again when the stakes are higher.</p><h2><b>Offensive line concerns linger</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Patrick-Mahomes-luck-keeps-getting-worse-with-Travis-Kelce-assisted-interception.jpg"><figcaption>Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Perhaps the most pressing on-field issue is the offensive line. Kansas City’s protection looked shaky again Monday night.</p><p>Jaylon Moore made his third start in place of injured tackle Josh Simmons. Meanwhile, Mike Caliendo filled in at right guard for Trey Smith. The results were uneven at best. Moore struggled early against Washington edge rusher Jacob Martin. For his part, Caliendo was pushed around by Javon Kinlaw.</p><p>The Chiefs adjusted in the second half. Mahomes got the ball out quicker and Andy Reid called more motion and screen concepts. However, the problem isn’t going away. If Smith’s injury lingers and Simmons remains sidelined, Mahomes could face even more pressure in upcoming weeks.</p><h2><b>Chiefs can’t keep living dangerously</b></h2><p>Kansas City’s 28-7 win looked dominant on paper, but the film tells a different story. The offense sputtered for a half, the defense struggled to pressure a backup quarterback, and special teams mistakes resurfaced.</p><p>Yes, the Chiefs are 5-3 and trending upward after an 0-2 start. However, their margin for error is slimmer than ever. Now, their flaws are becoming too consistent to ignore. Mahomes and Kelce can still take over games. Against elite opponents, though, slow starts and mental lapses will cost them.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why Chiefs fans should worry after MNF win over Commanders

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-gift-patrick-mahomes-sure-travis-kelce-smacking-commanders');   ga('set', 'title', 'The gift Patrick Mahomes saved Travis Kelce after Chiefs smacked Commanders');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Travis-Kelce-and-Patrick-Mahomes.jpg"><figcaption>Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>The gift Patrick Mahomes saved Travis Kelce after Chiefs smacked Commanders</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-28T06:49:46-07:00">October 28th, 6:49am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-28T06:49:46-07:00">October 28th, 6:49am</time><address><a>Jaren Kawada</a>Jaren Kawada is a former full-time sports bettor and is now a NFL, College Football and Betting Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Kansas City Chiefs</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With his third touchdown catch of the 2025 season, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-andy-reid-celebrate-travis-kelce-kc-record">Travis Kelce not only gave the Kansas City Chiefs</a> a two-touchdown lead over the Washington Commanders; he tied the record for the most total touchdowns in franchise history. The entire team was aware of the significance, prompting Patrick Mahomes to track down the ball he threw on the score and save it for Kelce to keep.</p><p>Mahomes and Kelce have connected on dozens of touchdowns before, but the quarterback wanted to make sure his star tight end <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46753473/travis-kelce-ties-chiefs-td-mark-vintage-performance-win" rel="noopener">kept the record-tying ball</a>. In Mahomes’ eyes, no player in Chiefs’ history has ever been as selfless as Kelce, who deserved to have a keepsake from his defining moment.</p><p>“He’s just the true Chiefs’ Chief,” Mahomes said after the game, via ESPN. “He’s breaking all the records now. He’s all about the team, so I wanted to make sure he gets that [ball], and hopefully we can get another ball for him later in the season when he breaks the record.”</p><p>The fourth-quarter catch was the only time Kelce reached paydirt on Monday night, but he put on a vintage performance all game. Kelce was the Chiefs’ leading scorer in the contest, hauling in six passes for a game-high 99 receiving yards.</p><p>Kelce’s 83rd career touchdown <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-travis-kelce-reacts-matching-priest-holmes-franchise-history">tied former Chiefs running back Priest Holmes’ franchise record</a>. All but two of those scores came through the air.</p><h2><b>Chiefs TE Travis Kelce calls record-tying night “special”</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Look-for-Patrick-Mahomes-to-make-sure-Travis-Kelce-is-more-involved-in-the-Kansas-City-offense-this-season.jpg"><figcaption>Corey Perrine / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The record moment was certainly special to Kelce, who cherishes every moment he has on the field at this point in his career.</p><p>“I just cherish these moments, man, being able to play at Arrowhead,” Kelce said, via ESPN. “This place is special, man, and I love it here. In terms of the historical stuff, I’m still looking at the next game and the next catch and trying to get better.”</p><p>While it seems like a foregone conclusion that Kelce will eventually break Holmes’ record, nothing is guaranteed. Kelce’s Week 8 touchdown was his third of the year, tying his total from the 2024 season.</p><p>Kelce’s next opportunity to break the record will come on the road in Week 9 against the Buffalo Bills. The Bills have only allowed one touchdown to a tight end all season, a five-yard strike from Tyrod Taylor to Jeremy Ruckert in Week 2.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

The gift Patrick Mahomes saved Travis Kelce after Chiefs smacked Commanders

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-travis-kelce-reacts-matching-priest-holmes-franchise-history');   ga('set', 'title', 'Travis Kelce reacts to matching Priest Holmes in Chiefs franchise history');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2-2.jpg"><figcaption>Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Travis Kelce reacts to matching Priest Holmes in Chiefs franchise history</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-28T06:24:02-07:00">October 28th, 6:24am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-28T06:24:02-07:00">October 28th, 6:24am</time><address><a>Ben Strauss</a>Ben Strauss is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Kansas City Chiefs</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Kansas City Chiefs got another huge win on Monday Night Football. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-most-blame-blowout-loss-chiefs-monday-night-football-2025">Kansas City beat Washington 28-7</a> in a game that where the Chiefs pulled away during the second half. Chiefs tight end <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-travis-kelce-joins-historic-rob-gronkowski-club-mnf-commanders">Travis Kelce made NFL history</a> in from of his home crowd.</p><p>Kelce hauled in his 83rd career regular-season touchdown in Week 8. That score moved <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-andy-reid-celebrate-travis-kelce-kc-record">Kelce into a tie with the legendary Priest Holmes</a> for the most in Chiefs franchise history.</p><p>The veteran tight end <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46753473/travis-kelce-ties-chiefs-td-mark-vintage-performance-win" rel="noopener">spoke candidly about his career achievement</a> immediately after the game.</p><p>“I just cherish these moments, man, being able to play at Arrowhead,” Kelce said with a big smile on his face, per ESPN’s Nate Taylor. “This place is special, man, and I love it here. In terms of the historical stuff, I’m still looking at the next game and the next catch and trying to get better.”</p><p>Kelce led the Chiefs in receiving, hauling in six receptions for 99 receiving yards and his record-tying touchdown. He looked better than he has all season.</p><p>Kelce’s enthusiasm for football has helped him play well even late into his 30s.</p><p>“[I am] just the old, lucky dog still able to do this thing, man,” Kelce concluded. “I’m putting on the pads like I’m 15 years old again. I’m loving every single bit of it.”</p><h2><b>Patrick Mahomes celebrate Travis Kelce after making franchise history</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Travis-Kelce-and-Patrick-Mahomes.jpg"><figcaption>Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><p>Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes could not help but celebrate Kelce after his major accomplishment.</p><p>“He’s just the true Chiefs’ Chief,” Mahomes said. “He’s the guy that’s been here through the whole thing, being here with Coach [Andy] Reid the entire time. He helped set the culture of what it means to play for Coach Reid and for Kansas City. I was able to come in and have that guy to rely on.”</p><p>Kelce joined the Chiefs in 2015, just a few seasons after Andy Reid joined the team as head coach.</p><p>Now Kelce is just one touchdown away from pulling ahead of Holmes and setting a new franchise record. That should happen in the coming weeks.</p><p>“He’s breaking all the records now,” Mahomes added. “He’s all about the team, so I wanted to make sure he gets that [ball], and hopefully we can get another ball for him later in the season when he breaks the record.”</p><p>Next up for the Chiefs is a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/schedule">Week 9 matchup against the Bills</a>.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Travis Kelce reacts to matching Priest Holmes in Chiefs franchise history

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He has contributed extensively to NBA, WNBA, college basketball, and college football content, delivering in-depth analysis and breaking news coverage across multiple platforms.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Kansas City Chiefs</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Travis Kelce added another entry to his <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-travis-kelce-joins-historic-rob-gronkowski-club-mnf-commanders">growing list of accomplishments Monday night</a>. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end hauled in his 83rd regular-season touchdown against the Washington Commanders, tying Priest Holmes for the most in franchise history.</p><p>Following the 28-7 win over the Commanders, head coach Andy Reid <a href="https://x.com/TheFan965/status/1983015017755607183" rel="noopener">praised his star tight end</a> for reaching the milestone, as per 96.5 The Fan on social media.</p><p>“It’s a compliment to him. There have been some great tight ends in this team’s history,” Reid said.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">“It’s a compliment to him. There have been some great tight ends in this team’s history” </p><p>Andy Reid speaks on Travis Kelce setting yet another <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> record <a href="https://t.co/jTOtmbYWrX">pic.twitter.com/jTOtmbYWrX</a></p><p>— 96.5 The Fan (@TheFan965) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheFan965/status/1983015017755607183?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Kelce caught six passes for 99 yards and the record-tying score on Monday Night Football. The 10-yard touchdown grab late in the third quarter was his 100th career receiving score when including playoffs, making him just the fourth tight end in NFL history to reach that mark.</p><p>The veteran tight end joins Antonio Gates, Tony Gonzalez, and Rob Gronkowski as the only tight ends with 100 career receiving touchdowns across regular season and postseason. His next score will push him past Holmes for sole possession of the franchise record.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-patrick-mahomes-travis-kelce-reach-elite-qb-te-territory-mnf-blowout">touchdown also put Patrick Mahomes and Kelce into elite territory</a>. The duo became just the third quarterback-tight end combo to connect for at least 75 career touchdowns in regular season and playoffs combined, joining Tom Brady-Rob Gronkowski and Philip Rivers-Antonio Gates.</p><p>Mahomes kept the touchdown ball as a keepsake for Kelce after the milestone play. Cameras caught <a href="http://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/taylor-swift-spotted-chiefs-commanders-game-travis-kelce-touchdown">Kelce looking up and acknowledging fiancée Taylor Swift</a> in her suite following the score.</p><p>Swift has attended all the Chiefs’ home games so far this season but has been keeping a lower profile than last year. She was present for Monday’s game as Kelce delivered his best performance of the campaign.</p><p>Kelce’s 99 yards marked his highest output of the 2025 season. <a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/player/_/id/15847/travis-kelce" rel="noopener">Through eight games</a>, he has 37 receptions for 474 yards and three touchdowns, remaining a key weapon for Kansas City’s offense.</p><p>With the victory, the Chiefs improved to 5-3, extending their winning streak to three games. Reid’s squad continues rolling through the AFC, with Kelce showing he remains one of the league’s premier tight ends.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chiefs’ Andy Reid celebrates Travis Kelce for new KC record

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-rashee-rice-patrick-mahomes-mnf');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chiefs WR Rashee Rice reveals why he felt like Patrick Mahomes in MNF win');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Rashee-Rice-running-mid-game.jpg"><figcaption>Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK</figcaption></figure><h1>Chiefs WR Rashee Rice reveals why he felt like Patrick Mahomes in MNF win</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-27T23:29:32-07:00">October 27th, 11:29pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-27T23:29:32-07:00">October 27th, 11:29pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Kansas City Chiefs</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Kansas City Chiefs appear to have put their early-season struggles behind them with a dominant 28-7 Monday Night Football win over the Washington Commanders, and while Patrick Mahomes helped steady the offense after a slow start, it was <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/rashee-rice-back-are-chiefs-best-team-afc">Rashee Rice who delivered</a> the early spark that shifted the game’s tone. The victory marked the Chiefs’ fifth win in its last six games.</p><p>After making a strong return in Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders, the third-year wideout kept that momentum going on Monday night. Early in the second quarter, with the offense still searching for rhythm, head coach Andy Reid called a Wildcat play near the goal line. Mahomes motioned out wide, and Rice took a direct snap, slicing up the middle for seven yards down to the one-yard line.</p><p>One play later, the Chiefs scored the first touchdown of the game, as Kareem Hunt powered it in from close range.</p><p>In a post captured by 96.5 The Fan, the station took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to <a href="https://x.com/TheFan965/status/1983015633336832455" rel="noopener">share a quote</a> from Rice following the dominant win.</p><p>That light-hearted line made waves across social media, but more importantly, it reflected the trust Reid has in Rice’s versatility. The play wasn’t just a gimmick. It flipped the game’s rhythm and set the tone for what became a comfortable win.</p><p>The speedy Kansas City wideout continued to impress throughout the night. Used in motion, on quick throws, and as a red-zone target, Rice showed how important his role has become in the offense. With three touchdowns in two games, his usage keeps expanding in meaningful spots. He capped his performance with a touchdown catch in the fourth quarter that sealed both the win and his increasing impact within Reid’s offensive scheme.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-patrick-mahomes-moved-on-early-interceptions">The Chiefs offense didn’t just respond</a>—it evolved. Plays like the Wildcat snap showed how Reid is blending misdirection with speed to keep defenses off balance, and Rice is quickly becoming a central figure in that evolution.</p><p>With the Chiefs already seeing the former SMU football standout score three times since his return to action for Week 7, the Wildcat snap wasn’t just a wrinkle — it was a sign of how comfortable and creative this group can be when fully loaded and in rhythm.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice reveals why he felt like Patrick Mahomes in MNF win

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-patrick-mahomes-moved-on-early-interceptions');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes reveals how he moved on from early MNF interceptions');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Chiefs-Patrick-Mahomes-reveals-how-he-moved-on-from-early-MNF-interceptions.jpg"><figcaption>Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes reveals how he moved on from early MNF interceptions</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-27T22:17:10-07:00">October 27th, 10:17pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-27T22:17:10-07:00">October 27th, 10:17pm</time><address><a>Tristin McKinstry</a>Tristin McKinstry is an experienced sports writer who got his start back in 2014. He is a Senior Editor with ClutchPoints and is one of the staff's NHL experts. Tristin has worked professionally with The Inquisitr and GIVEMESPORT in the past, and his work has also been featured on Last Word On Sports, XFL News Hub, and USFL News Hub. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communications at Southern New Hampshire University.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Kansas City Chiefs</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-most-blame-blowout-loss-chiefs-monday-night-football-2025">Kansas City Chiefs took down the Washington Commanders</a> on Monday night. However, it was far from an easy game. The Kansas City offense was a bit slow out of the gate on Monday. Their effort certainly wasn’t helped by <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-patrick-mahomes-luck-keeps-getting-worse-travis-kelce-interception">two first-half interceptions from superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes</a>.</p><p>Mahomes threw a pick to Marshon Lattimore in the first quarter. Later on, he threw another pick that hit off the hands of Travis Kelce. The Chiefs and Commanders went into halftime tied 7-7. However, Kansas City turned things on in the second half. They outscored Washington 21-0 to claim a 28-7 win and move to 5-3 on the season.</p><p>The early interceptions were certainly concerning. After the game, Mahomes spoke about how he was able to move on from those unfortunate mishaps and focus on moving the ball down the field. The strategy was <a href="https://x.com/TheFan965/status/1983016896828998077" rel="noopener">a lot more straightforward</a> than some may think. “You’ve gotta move on from mistakes,” he explained, via 96.5 The Fan.</p><p>Mahomes certainly did that, rallying to throw for three touchdowns on the night. His run game also helped out. Kareem Hunt punched in a touchdown while the team ran for 140 yards. Kansas City’s defense supported the offense by forcing four turnovers in this game.</p><p>The Commanders have fallen to 3-5 on the season with this loss. Washington has not had the season many envisioned entering 2025. Starting quarterback Jayden Daniels has missed time due to injury. However, the team has not played to the standard they did in 2024 when they made their run to the NFC Championship Game.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Chiefs have improved to 5-3 on the season. It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster early in the season. However, improved play from Mahomes has helped Kansas City turn things around. They look like one of the better teams in the AFC once again. And they will look to make it three straight wins when they face Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in Week 9.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes reveals how he moved on from early MNF interceptions

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-most-blame-blowout-loss-chiefs-monday-night-football-2025');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders most to blame for blowout loss to Chiefs on Monday Night Football');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Commanders-most-to-blame-for-blowout-loss-to-Chiefs-on-Monday-Night-Football.jpg"></figure><h1>Commanders most to blame for blowout loss to Chiefs on Monday Night Football</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-27T21:48:46-07:00">October 27th, 9:48pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-27T21:48:46-07:00">October 27th, 9:48pm</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>For 30 minutes, it looked like the Washington Commanders might actually pull off the unthinkable. They hung toe-to-toe with the four-time Super Bowl champions on national television. As has become the story of the Commanders’ season, though, promise turned into punishment. The Kansas City Chiefs flipped the switch in the second half. They stormed past Washington for a victory that laid bare just how far this Commanders team still has to go.</p><h2><b>A promising start turns into another Monday night meltdown</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Macus-Mariota-on-Sept.-21-2025.-2.jpg"><figcaption>Amber Searls-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Commanders fell to 3-5 after another humbling prime-time showing. Despite getting top receivers Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel back from injury, the offense sputtered under backup quarterback Marcus Mariota. He struggled to move the ball and threw two costly interceptions.</p><p>The defense stood stout in the first half. However, they also collapsed down the stretch as Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ offense scored on three straight possessions. A game that was tied 7-7 at halftime ended in a blowout. With it, Washington’s fading playoff hopes took another major hit as <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/matchup/_/gameId/401772817">they lost, 28-7</a>.</p><p>Here we’ll try to look at the Washington Commanders most to blame for blowout loss to Chiefs on Monday Night Football.</p><h2><b>Marcus Mariota couldn’t get the job done</b></h2><p>Marcus Mariota stepped in for the injured Jayden Daniels. He was supposed to manage the game, keep mistakes to a minimum, and give Washington a fighting chance. Instead, Mariota’s night perfectly summed up the Commanders’ season. They showed flashes of potential drowned out by poor execution and untimely errors.</p><p>Mariota’s final stat line had him completing 21-of-30 passes for 213 yards. He also tallied one touchdown and two interceptions. Those numbers only tell part of the story, though. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-deebo-samuel-marcus-mariota-chiefs-defenders">The turnovers were backbreakers</a>. His first interception came when he tried to force a throw to Deebo Samuel, only for it to be tipped and picked off. His second was an ill-advised deep shot into double coverage that set up a Chiefs touchdown.</p><p>He was also sacked three times and looked uncomfortable in the pocket. Mariota failed to diagnose blitzes and often held onto the ball too long. Even when given short fields, the offense couldn’t sustain drives. They punting three times total. Washington’s lone scoring drive came in the second quarter. It was capped by <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-unreal-toe-tap-td-ties-chiefs-clash-mnf">a quick strike to McLaurin</a>. After that, the offense completely vanished.</p><p>Mariota’s performance wasn’t entirely his fault, though. The offensive line struggled, and the Chiefs’ defense deserves credit for its pressure and coverage. Still, the Commanders needed their veteran quarterback to stabilize the offense. Instead, his turnovers and missed reads gave Kansas City every opening they needed. To make matters worse, McLaurin also <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-exits-mnf-chiefs-apparent-injury">left the field with an apparent injury.</a></p><h2><b>Offensive execution disappears after halftime</b></h2><p>Beyond Mariota’s struggles, Washington’s offense as a whole looked disjointed and uninspired. The game plan lacked rhythm. Every time the Commanders had a chance to seize momentum, they self-destructed.</p><p>Failed fourth-down conversions loomed large. These came on predictable short-yardage plays that were stuffed with ease. Those missed chances weren’t just about play-calling either. They spoke to a team that’s lost confidence in its ability to execute in key moments.</p><p>Even with McLaurin and Samuel back in the lineup, Washington’s offense failed to create explosive plays. McLaurin finished with just three catches for 54 yards, and Samuel was largely bottled up. He finished with 11 yards on three catches. The Commanders produced just 260 total yards. On the ground, the Commanders averaged a paltry 3.0 yards per rush. Their inability to stretch the field allowed Kansas City to sit on routes and pressure Mariota relentlessly.</p><h2><b>Defense collapses in the second half</b></h2><p>If the first half showed Washington’s defensive potential. However, the second half exposed its biggest flaws. After holding the Chiefs to just seven points through two quarters, the Commanders’ defense completely fell apart.</p><p>Mahomes and company scored on three consecutive possessions. They dissected Washington’s secondary with ruthless efficiency. Travis Kelce was unstoppable. He hauled in six catches for 99 yards. Rashee Rice also found the end zone once, exploiting soft zone coverage and miscommunication among Washington’s defensive backs.</p><p>The Commanders’ pass rush, once feared, was largely invisible. Their secondary was also repeatedly beaten on crossing routes.</p><p>Even when the defense did generate opportunities, the offense couldn’t capitalize. The lack of complementary football has become a recurring issue for this team.</p><p>By the time the fourth quarter arrived, Washington looked gassed, beaten, and outclassed. Kansas City finished with 432 total yards, 26 first downs, and a staggering 34:03 time of possession.</p><h2><b>Coaching and discipline issues remain</b></h2><p>Head coach Dan Quinn’s fingerprints are starting to fade on what once looked like a disciplined, well-prepared team. Washington has now dropped four of its last five games. In each loss, the same issues keep reappearing. These include penalties, missed assignments, and lack of second-half adjustments.</p><p>Their offensive play-calling became predictable, while the defense failed to adjust to Mahomes’ tempo and route combinations. It’s the kind of systemic breakdown that can’t be blamed on injuries or bad luck.</p><p>At this point, the Commanders aren’t just losing games. They are losing in familiar ways. And that points squarely to coaching.</p><h2><b>Running out of excuses</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Terry-McLaurins-unreal-toe-tap-TD-ties-Chiefs-clash-on-MNF-2.jpg"><figcaption>Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>At 3-5, Washington’s season is hanging by a thread. The return of Jayden Daniels could reinvigorate the offense. However, unless the rest of the team finds consistency, even his spark won’t save them.</p><p>Mariota’s turnovers were costly. Still, the Commanders’ failures go far deeper. They have shown a lack of discipline, poor execution in critical moments, and a defense that folds when it matters most. Against the Chiefs, those flaws were magnified.</p><p>The Commanders entered Monday night hoping to prove they could compete with the league’s elite. Instead, they proved they’re still a step or more behind.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders most to blame for blowout loss to Chiefs on Monday Night Football

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-patrick-mahomes-travis-kelce-reach-elite-qb-te-territory-mnf-blowout');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce reach elite QB-TE territory amid MNF blowout');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Chiefs-tight-end-Travis-Kelce-87-celebrates-after-scoring-a-touchdown.jpg"><figcaption>Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce reach elite QB-TE territory amid MNF blowout</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-27T20:24:59-07:00">October 27th, 8:24pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-27T20:24:59-07:00">October 27th, 8:24pm</time><address><a>Rexwell Villas</a>Rexwell Villas is an experienced sports writer covering a variety of sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and college football. He's a Communications Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, and he claims to have JR Smith's conscience with his shot selection. He has won a basketball, a baseball, and a football championship in fantasy all within a year.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Kansas City Chiefs</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Kansas City Chiefs continue to roll, as they <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-patrick-mahomes-luck-keeps-getting-worse-travis-kelce-interception">bucked a slow start Monday night</a> against the Washington Commanders at home to come away with a 28-7 victory. Kansas City superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw two early picks in the first half, as the reigning AFC champions entered halftime tied with the visiting Commanders, 7-7.</p><p>But Kansas City finally got it together in the second half, as Mahomes got the offense going with the bi<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/chiefs-news-travis-kelce-joins-historic-rob-gronkowski-club-mnf-commanders">g help from his old reliable downfield weapon</a>, superstar tight end Travis Kelce. Mahomes finished the contest with 299 passing yards and three touchdowns to counter his two interceptions while completing 25 of his 34 throws. Kelce, meanwhile, went off for 99 receiving yards and a touchdown on six catches and eight targets.</p><p>Kelce’s touchdown in the third quarter not only put the Chiefs ahead by 14 points but also got him and Mahomes a place in an <a href="https://x.com/ESPNInsights/status/1983002117414518996" rel="noopener">extremely exclusive NFL duo club</a>.</p><p>With that touchdown, Mahomes and Kelce became just the third quarterback-tight end combo to connect for at least 75 career touchdowns in the regular season and NFL playoffs combined, according to ESPN Insights. The other two tandems are Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski and Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates. Brady and Gronkowski had 105 touchdowns as a duo, while Rivers and Gates had 90.</p><p>In a way, the Chiefs’ game against the Commanders was a microcosm of Kansas City’s 2025 season thus far. The Chiefs stumbled out of the gate with back-to-back losses to the Los Angeles Chargers and the Philadelphia Eagles, but they have seemingly righted the ship, having gone 5-1 since. Up ahead for them is a marquee matchup in Week 9 on the road versus Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce reach elite QB-TE territory amid MNF blowout

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-travis-kelce-joins-historic-rob-gronkowski-club-mnf-commanders');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chiefs’ Travis Kelce joins historic Rob Gronkowski club amid MNF vs. Commanders');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1-2.jpg"><figcaption>Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Chiefs’ Travis Kelce joins historic Rob Gronkowski club amid MNF vs. Commanders</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-27T20:18:05-07:00">October 27th, 8:18pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-27T20:18:05-07:00">October 27th, 8:18pm</time><address><a>Richard Pereira</a>Richard Pereira joined ClutchPoints in January 2025 as an Associate Editor. He earned his degree from Florida Atlantic University in 2023 and has been covering the school's athletic programs since 2020, having served as a Sports Editor at the FAU University Press. He was granted the unique opportunity to report on the men's basketball team's journey to the Final Four in Houston for FAU Owls Nest during March Madness, consistently striving to grow as a sports journalist.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Kansas City Chiefs</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Travis Kelce made legendary history featuring Rob Gronkowski during the Kansas City <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/taylor-swift-support-travis-kelce-chiefs-commanders-game">Chiefs’ matchup against the Washington Commanders</a> on Monday night.</p><p>Going into the matchup, Kansas City has been rolling. After starting 0-2 on the season, they have since won four of their last five games, quickly rising up the AFC standings as one of the most talented squads in the league.</p><p>As for Kelce, he had 79 receiving touchdowns throughout his career. He needed one more to accomplish the milestone of 80 by gaining another big connection with co-star Patrick Mahomes.</p><p>Fortunately for the star tight end, that came to fruition in the third quarter. Mahomes found him for a 10-yard touchdown with over three minutes remaining in the period to grow Kansas City’s lead to 21-7.</p><p>Kelce entered the echelon of NFL history with his 80th receiving touchdown, per NFL+. He joined Hall of Famers Gronkowski, Antonio Gates, Tony Gonzalez, Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham as the <a href="https://x.com/NFLPlus/status/1982995224424264111" rel="noopener">only tight ends in league history to accomplish</a> this feat.</p><h2><b>How Travis Kelce, Chiefs played against Commanders</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2-2.jpg"><figcaption>Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>It’s an incredible feat for Travis Kelce to achieve throughout his remarkable career. Finishing the night with the Chiefs beating the Commanders #-# was simply the cherry on top.</p><p>The first half was competitive between both teams. They were even at seven apiece at halftime as both defenses prevented the offenses from making explosive plays throughout the first 30 minutes of regulation. It wasn’t until the second half when Kelce and the Chiefs exploded to secure the win in dominant fashion.</p><p>Patrick Mahomes struggled in the first half but bounced back with a strong second half. He completed 23 passes out of 32 attempts for 285 yards and three touchdowns and two interceptions while adding 31 yards on the ground after three rushes.</p><p>Isaiah Pacheco had 10 carries for 52 yards while Kareem Hunt made seven rushes for 35 yards and a touchdown on top of making a two-yard catch for a touchdown. Kelce excelled in the receiving game with six receptions for 99 yards and a touchdown. Rashee Rice came next with eight catches for 90 yards and a touchdown, while Xavier Worthy caught four passes for 42 yards.</p><p>The Chiefs will look forward to their next matchup, being on the road. They face the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 2 at 4:25 p.m. ET.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce joins historic Rob Gronkowski club amid MNF vs. Commanders

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/taylor-swift-spotted-chiefs-commanders-game-travis-kelce-touchdown');   ga('set', 'title', 'Taylor Swift spotted at Chiefs-Commanders game after Travis Kelce touchdown');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Recording-artist-Taylor-Swift-and-Kansas-City-Chiefs-tight-end-Travis-Kelce-87-2.jpg"><figcaption>© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Taylor Swift spotted at Chiefs-Commanders game after Travis Kelce touchdown</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-27T19:50:36-07:00">October 27th, 7:50pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-27T19:51:17-07:00">October 27th, 7:51pm</time><address><a>Autumn Hawkins</a>Autumn Hawkins is an Associate Entertainment Editor at ClutchPoints. She enjoys writing about music, lifestyle, film, and television. When she's not writing, she is trying the newest makeup trend, reading a romance novel, or planning her next trip. She is also a proud member of the BeyHive.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Celebrity</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Taylor Swift is celebrating Monday Night Football!</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/taylor-swift-support-travis-kelce-chiefs-commanders-game" rel="noopener">Kansas City Chiefs are facing the Washington Commanders</a> at Arrowhead Stadium, and just when Swift’s fiancé, Travis Kelce, made a touchdown, the singer was caught on broadcast cameras.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Travis Kelce looks up and says whats good to Taylor Swift ♥️ <a href="https://t.co/0X4ZT709fq">pic.twitter.com/0X4ZT709fq</a></p><p>— SM Highlights (@SMHighlights1) <a href="https://twitter.com/SMHighlights1/status/1982994643488018630?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>While Swift has been present during all of the home games for the Chiefs this season, she has been keeping a low profile to not get caught by cameras. Last season, she would have shown off her Chiefs apparel when she walked to her suite, but now, there has not been any footage of the singer entering the stadium. Swift, who just released her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, on Oct. 3, got candid as to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz6sTxdnzZk" rel="noopener">why she has been trying to stay out of the spotlight recently.</a></p><p>“I think the entering and exiting building without being seen,” she told BBC Radio 2. “Just put me in a garbage can, roll me, I don’t care. Honestly, I can fit in like, a purse. Sometimes I just can’t deal with it [the paparazzi and attention] and in those times, I won’t deal with it. I’m just digging tunnels under every building I go into, airlifting in through the skylight.”</p><p>The latest game she attended was when the Chiefs played against the Las Vegas Raiders on Oct. 19 but has been present October 12th game against the Detroit Lions, the September 28th game against the Baltimore Ravens, and the September 14th game against the Philadelphia Eagles.</p><p>So far, the Chiefs lead 28-7 over the Commanders.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Taylor Swift spotted at Chiefs-Commanders game after Travis Kelce touchdown

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-patrick-mahomes-luck-keeps-getting-worse-travis-kelce-interception');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ luck keeps getting worse with Travis Kelce-assisted interception');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Patrick-Mahomes-luck-keeps-getting-worse-with-Travis-Kelce-assisted-interception.jpg"><figcaption>Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ luck keeps getting worse with Travis Kelce-assisted interception</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-27T19:04:53-07:00">October 27th, 7:04pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-27T19:04:53-07:00">October 27th, 7:04pm</time><address><a>Richard Pereira</a>Richard Pereira joined ClutchPoints in January 2025 as an Associate Editor. He earned his degree from Florida Atlantic University in 2023 and has been covering the school's athletic programs since 2020, having served as a Sports Editor at the FAU University Press. He was granted the unique opportunity to report on the men's basketball team's journey to the Final Four in Houston for FAU Owls Nest during March Madness, consistently striving to grow as a sports journalist.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Kansas City Chiefs</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce teamed up to create an untimely interception during the Kansas City <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-biggest-x-factor-for-week-8-mnf-clash-vs-commanders">Chiefs’ matchup against the Washington Commanders</a> on Monday night.</p><p>Going into the matchup, Kansas City has been rolling. After starting 0-2 on the season, they have since won four of their last five games, quickly rising up the AFC standings as one of the most talented squads in the league.</p><p>However, luck decided to go against Mahomes’ way throughout the first half against the Commanders. He <a href="https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1982974183320760515" rel="noopener">threw two interceptions in the first 30 minutes</a> of regulation, with his second involving Kelce in a unique fashion.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Patrick Mahomes gets picked off for the second time in the 1st half 😳</p><p><a href="https://t.co/kcL4RYrI0X">pic.twitter.com/kcL4RYrI0X</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1982974183320760515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><h2><b>How Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs played 1st half vs. Commanders</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Patrick-Mahomes-luck-keeps-getting-worse-with-Travis-Kelce-assisted-interception-2.jpg"><figcaption>Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>It was a tough first half for Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Chiefs as they were even at seven apiece against the Commanders going into halftime.</p><p>Kansas City reached the end zone first after Kareem Hunt scored the touchdown to put his team on the board. However, Washington fired back with a Terry McLaurin touchdown in the final minutes of the second quarter.</p><p>Mahomes had it tough in the first half as Washington prevented him from making explosive plays. He only completed eight passes out of 15 attempts for 89 yards and two interceptions. Despite this, he added 31 yards on the ground after three rushes.</p><p>Isiah Pacheco had four carries for 17 yards, while Kareem Hunt provided three rushes for 11 yards and a touchdown. As for the receiving corps, Kelce led the way with four receptions for 51 yards. Rashee Rice came next with two catches for six yards, Xavier Worthy had a 27-yard reception, while JuJu Smith-Schuster caught a five-yard pass.</p><p>After this matchup, the Chiefs will prepare for a big rivalry contest. They will be on the road, facing the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 2 at 4:25 p.m. ET.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ luck keeps getting worse with Travis Kelce-assisted interception

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/taylor-swift-support-travis-kelce-chiefs-commanders-game');   ga('set', 'title', 'Will Taylor Swift support Travis Kelce at Chiefs-Commanders game?');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Fans-erupt-after-unexpected-moment-in-Taylor-Swift-Travis-Kelce-pod.jpg"><figcaption>Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Will Taylor Swift support Travis Kelce at Chiefs-Commanders game?</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-27T16:59:10-07:00">October 27th, 4:59pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-27T17:01:07-07:00">October 27th, 5:01pm</time><address><a>Autumn Hawkins</a>Autumn Hawkins is an Associate Entertainment Editor at ClutchPoints. She enjoys writing about music, lifestyle, film, and television. When she's not writing, she is trying the newest makeup trend, reading a romance novel, or planning her next trip. She is also a proud member of the BeyHive.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Celebrity</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-patrick-mahomes-serious-trouble-commanders" rel="noopener">Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders will be facing one another</a> during Monday Night Football. Since the game will be played at Arrowhead Stadium, fans are curious if Taylor Swift will be there in support of her fiancé, Travis Kelce.</p><p>Swift recently got<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celebrity/taylor-swift-nominated-into-2026-songwriters-hall-of-fame" rel="noopener"> nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame</a>, and if the Chiefs can pull off a win tonight they can celebrate their accomplishments. However, if we do get to get a peak into Kelce’s suite to see if Swift is in attendance, it will probably only be for a few moments as she has been keeping a low profile while attending games this season. She spoke about <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz6sTxdnzZk" rel="noopener">trying to keep away from media attention</a> in a recent interview with BBC Radio 2.</p><p>“I think the entering and exiting building without being seen,” she responded. “Just put me in a garbage can, roll me, I don’t care. Honestly, I can fit in like, a purse. Sometimes I just can’t deal with it [the paparazzi and attention] and in those times, I won’t deal with it. I’m just digging tunnels under every building I go into, airlifting in through the skylight.”</p><p>So far, Swift has attended all of the home games this season. She made her first appearance at the October 12 game against the Detroit Lions, the September 28 game against the Baltimore Ravens, and the September 14 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The latest game she attended was when the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celebrity/taylor-swift-arrives-at-chiefs-raiders-game" rel="noopener">Chiefs played against the Las Vegas Raiders on Oct. 19.</a></p><p>Another reason why Swift might make an appearance as the next home game for the Chiefs won’t be until next month.</p><h2><b>Kansas City Chiefs 2025 Home Games</b></h2><ul><li><b>Week 12:</b> vs. Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, November 23</li><li><b>Week 14:</b> vs. Houston Texans on Sunday, December 7</li><li><b>Week 17:</b> vs. Denver Broncos on Thursday, December 25 </li></ul><p>The Chiefs and Commanders game kicks off at 8:15 pm ET.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Will Taylor Swift support Travis Kelce at Chiefs-Commanders game?

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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-patrick-mahomes-serious-trouble-commanders');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes may be in serious trouble vs. Commanders');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Patrick-Mahomes-of-the-Kansas-City-Chiefs-2.jpg"><figcaption>Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Why Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes may be in serious trouble vs. Commanders</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-25T12:56:47-07:00">October 25th, 12:56pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-25T12:56:47-07:00">October 25th, 12:56pm</time><address><a>Benedetto Vitale</a>Benedetto Vitale is an avid sports writer who is an expert at covering the NFL, college football, NBA, and UFC. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2016 with a film degree but has since dedicated his career to sports writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Kansas City Chiefs</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-biggest-x-factor-for-week-8-mnf-clash-vs-commanders">Kansas City Chiefs have a big “Monday Night Football” matchup</a> against the Washington Commanders in Week 8. However, it might be a tough day for Patrick Mahomes, as the latest injury update suggests he could be without some key protection.</p><p><a href="https://x.com/Chiefs/status/1982153252499271990" rel="noopener">Reports indicate that</a> right guard Trey Smith is doubtful for the contest, while left tackle Josh Simmons is already ruled out. Smith is dealing with a back injury, while Simmons was ruled out for personal reasons.</p><p>“Trey Smith is doubtful for Monday Night’s game against the Commanders. Josh Simmons is out.”</p><p>That’s two starting offensive linemen for the Chiefs who look like they <a href="https://x.com/tashanreed/status/1982154692579717556" rel="noopener">won’t be playing</a> on Monday, per Tashan Reed of the Washington Post. Of course, Smith still technically has a chance to play. However, when players are listed as doubtful, it typically results in a missed game.</p><p>“The Chiefs will likely be without two starting offensive linemen against the Commanders.”</p><p>If both players are ruled out, then Patrick Mahomes will be without his starting right guard and left tackle. If Smith cannot play, then Mike Caliendo is expected to get the start at right guard. Meanwhile, with Simmons already officially ruled out, the Chiefs will likely start Jaylon Moore against the Commanders.</p><p>It’s been a roller coaster of a season so far for Kansas City, as the franchise enters Week 8 with a 4-3 record. But things seem to be rolling once again, as the Chiefs have won three of their last four games. The return of wide receiver Rashee Rice has seemingly opened things up <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/rashee-rice-back-are-chiefs-best-team-afc">for Mahomes and the Chiefs’ offense</a>.</p><p>In the seven games Mahomes has played this season, the three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback has thrown for 1,800 yards and 14 touchdowns while owning a 66.1% completion percentage. He’s also only thrown two interceptions, as Patrick Mahomes is playing incredibly efficient football as of late.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes may be in serious trouble vs. Commanders

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He spent his final year as the Sports Editor for the USDVista newspaper. Chris used to manage the betting team at ClutchPoints and now contributes about the NFL, MLB, NCAA Sports, and NBA, but he follows most sports, including NCAA Basketball. Chris also covers San Diego State men's basketball for East Village Times.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Kansas City Chiefs</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington Commanders travel to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs on Monday Night Football. This should be a fun way to end Week 8. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-deebo-samuel-on-track-for-week-8-vs-chiefs">Commanders are getting some offensive talent</a> back, but will <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/how-commanders-shock-chiefs-week-8-without-jayden-daniels">not have Jayden Daniels available</a>. For the Chiefs, they are one of the hottest teams in the league after a slow start.</p><p>On Saturday, the Chiefs <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1982153559899558065" rel="noopener">released an update</a> on some of their injured players.</p><p>“Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt (ankle) is off the injury report and good to go Monday night vs. Washington. But G Trey Smith (back) is doubtful and OT Josh Simmons (personal) is out again.”</p><p>The Chiefs’ offensive line is going to be seriously banged up for this contest. The good news is that veteran running back Kareem Hunt is no longer injured and will be ready to go. Patrick Mahomes will need his veteran running back out there paired with Isaiah Pacheco.</p><p>Hunt has carried the ball 53 times for 205 yards and three touchdowns this season. He is averaging 3.9 yards per carry, which is 128th in the NFL. Mahomes has 250 rush yards on the season, and Pacheco leads with 271 yards. The Chiefs need the run game to get going. They cannot rely on Mahomes to keep playing like Superman every week.</p><p>Mahomes has been on an MVP tear. He’s really had to put the offense on his back for the entire season. Rashee Rice is back in the fold now, so Mahomes has his top weapon to add to the track team he has at receiver.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Is Chiefs’ Kareem Hunt playing in Week 8 vs. Commanders?

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/rashee-rice-back-are-chiefs-best-team-afc');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rashee Rice is back, and so are the Chiefs as the best team in the AFC');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/8c31bd16-b17a-11f0-bb76-0242ac120004.jpeg"></figure><h1>Rashee Rice is back, and so are the Chiefs as the best team in the AFC</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-25T00:30:58-07:00">October 25th, 12:30am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-25T01:16:28-07:00">October 25th, 1:16am</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Early this season, the Kansas City Chiefs looked human. That was an unfamiliar label for a franchise that has defined dominance under Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes. Offensive misfires, dropped passes, and inconsistency plagued a team still searching for its identity after an up-and-down start to the 2025 season. In Week 7, though, all that changed. The Chiefs didn’t just win. They made a statement. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-andy-reid-pulls-off-shocking-first-total-annihilation-raiders">Their 31-0 shutout</a> over the Las Vegas Raiders was a reminder to the rest of the league that the road to the Super Bowl still runs through Kansas City.</p><p>And the catalyst behind that resurgence? The long-awaited return of wide receiver Rashee Rice.</p><h2><b>Missing piece return</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Chiefs-WR-Rashee-Rice-vs-Raiders.jpg"><figcaption>Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Rice returned to the lineup in Week 7 of the 2025 season after being sidelined for over a year due to a six-game suspension for off-field conduct and a season-ending knee injury in Week 4 of the 2024 season. In his season debut, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-tyreek-hill-rashee-rice-truth-bomb-suspension-return">Rice quickly re-established his connection</a> with Mahomes. Rice led the team with 10 targets and caught seven passes <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4428331/rashee-rice">for 42 yards and two touchdowns</a>.</p><p>The return of Rice, along with a healthy Xavier Worthy, has provided a significant boost to the Chiefs’ offense. This is after they had struggled at times during the first half of the season. Reid and Mahomes both acknowledged the energy and trust Rice brings to the offense. Fans expect his workload to continue increasing as he regains full game fitness.</p><p>After months of speculation about how the Chiefs would look without their second-year receiver, the answer came loud and clear in Las Vegas: unstoppable.</p><p>Here we’ll try to look at and discuss how Rashee Rice is back, and so are the Kansas City Chiefs as the best team in the AFC.</p><h2><b>A statement win that reasserts Kansas City’s dominance</b></h2><p>Rice’s return in Week 7 was a massive factor in the Chiefs’ dominant shutout over the Raiders. It was a powerful indicator that Kansas City is once again the team to beat in the AFC. However, it wasn’t just Rice’s stat line that stood out. It was the rhythm. For the first time in months, the Chiefs’ passing game felt fluid.</p><p>Mahomes spread the ball confidently to Rice, Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown, and Xavier Worthy. They all helped stretch the Raiders’ defense. With those three on the field, Kansas City looks sharper than at any point this season. They have certainly rediscovered the explosiveness that defined their championship years.</p><p>This version of the Chiefs looks balanced, versatile, and dangerous. That is exactly what fans have been waiting to see since their uneven start.</p><h2><b>The defense makes the Chiefs complete again</b></h2><p>Sure, the offense’s resurgence has captured headlines. However, the Chiefs’ defense might be the league’s most underrated storyline of 2025.</p><p>In Week 7, the defense suffocated the Raiders. They were hedl to just 95 total yards and three first downs. It was a staggering display of dominance. Chris Jones anchored the front line with relentless pressure, while Jaylen Watson and Trent McDuffie erased the Raiders’ receivers downfield.</p><p>That kind of performance, combined with a reloaded offense, makes Kansas City a complete team once again. The Chiefs no longer need to rely on Mahomes’ heroics to win. They can smother opponents on both sides of the ball. As a result, the AFC hierarchy looks familiar again, with the Chiefs sitting firmly at the top.</p><h2><b>More offense in Week 8</b></h2><p>The Chiefs offense was fantastic in Week 7, but fans likely haven’t seen their ceiling yet. Because the Raiders were so ineffective offensively, Kansas City pulled most of its starters late in the third quarter, including Rice. According to post-game stats, Rice only played 41 percent of offensive snaps, which means his production could have been much greater if the game were closer.</p><p>Among Kansas City’s wideouts, Xavier Worthy logged the most snaps (48 of 81, or 59 percent), followed by Rice, JuJu Smith-Schuster (36 percent), Hollywood Brown (33 percent), Tyquan Thornton (33 percent), Jalen Royals (20 percent), and Nikko Remigio (15 percent).</p><p>The Chiefs could ask for more from Rice and the rest of the starting offense in Week 8 against the Washington Commanders. Of course, that game could turn lopsided as well <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/how-commanders-shock-chiefs-week-8-without-jayden-daniels">if Jayden Daniels remains sidelined</a>. Either way, the Chiefs’ depth at receiver is finally paying off.</p><p>To put their progress in perspective: Kansas City reached the 30-point mark only six times in the past two seasons combined (including the postseason). Now, they’ve topped that in four straight games.</p><h2><b>Why this offense looks different and dangerous again</b></h2><p>Several key factors have fueled this offensive renaissance. First, the offensive line is performing at a level Mahomes hasn’t enjoyed in years. Even with rookie left tackle Josh Simmons missing time, pass protection has held steady. This gives Mahomes ample time to survey the field.</p><p>Second, the Chiefs finally have a full complement of weapons. Rice’s return, paired with Worthy’s health, means Mahomes can exploit every layer of the defense.</p><p>Third, the running game has quietly stabilized. Smith has been a consistent contributor, giving the offense balance and unpredictability. Yes, trade rumors continue to swirl around Kansas City potentially adding another running back. That said, Reid’s system appears to be working just fine.</p><h2><b>Final thoughts</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chiefs-WR-Rashee-Rice-1.jpg"><figcaption>Denny Medley-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The narrative surrounding the Chiefs’ early-season struggles has flipped completely. What was once a disjointed offense now looks synchronized, dynamic, and confident. The defense continues to suffocate opponents, and the offense is operating with precision.</p><p>Kansas City’s Week 8 clash against Washington will test whether they can sustain this dominance. One thing is clear, though. The AFC’s power structure hasn’t changed as much as people thought. The Chiefs are still the measuring stick. With Rice back in rhythm, they look ready to remind everyone why.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rashee Rice is back, and so are the Chiefs as the best team in the AFC

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Rebilas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes protector gets updated injury timeline before Week 8</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-24T17:10:17-07:00">October 24th, 5:10pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-24T17:12:22-07:00">October 24th, 5:12pm</time><address><a>Abdullah Imran</a>Abdullah Imran works as an Associate Editor for All Sports at ClutchPoints. He’s been a sports fan his entire life and enjoys writing about every sport. He has spent three years in sports journalism and loves analyzing games. In his free time, he very much enjoys binge-watching shows and playing video games.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Kansas City Chiefs</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Kansas City Chiefs’ rookie left tackle <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-josh-simmons-injury-report-lions-game">Josh Simmons left the team hours before the Week 6 matchup</a> against the Detroit Lions to attend to a personal family matter in his hometown of San Diego. He has missed the team’s last two games and is likely not to suit up for Monday night’s Week 8 game against the Washington Commanders.</p><p>That said, Kansas City’s first-round draft pick (No. 32 overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft has received an <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46713317/chiefs-rookie-simmons-rejoin-team-weeks" rel="noopener">updated return timeline</a>, the first concrete update since his unexpected absence began earlier this month.</p><p>The Chiefs expect Simmons to return “in a few weeks,” according to ESPN’s Nate Taylor, likely after their mid-November bye week, giving him time to rejoin the team under stable circumstances.</p><p>Head coach Andy Reid provided an update on the 22-year-old’s situation on Thursday.</p><p>“There’s communication, and everything is positive,” Reid said. “It’s not a negative situation, so he’s taking care of family. He’s just taking care of business. That’s the main thing. When you deal with this, that’s what you do.</p><p>“He’s been very good about communicating.”</p><p>Kansas City listed him as “Not Injury Related — Personal” on the official injury report throughout Weeks 6 and 7.</p><p>Before stepping away, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-rumors-why-rookie-josh-simmons-trusted-protect-patrick-mahomes">Simmons wasted no time proving his worth</a>, earning the starting left tackle job in training camp, and performing solidly in his first five NFL games. He ranks 25th out of 77 qualifying tackles with a 73.0 pass-blocking grade, while his 55.0 run-blocking grade sits 55th, according to Pro Football Focus. The Chiefs drafted him out of Ohio State, where injuries had previously limited his collegiate playing time, but his early pro performance validated Kansas City’s first-round investment.</p><p>In Simmons’ absence, veteran Jaylon Moore, who signed a two-year, $30 million contract (with $21.2 million guaranteed) this offseason, has filled in effectively. Over 84 pass-block snaps in his two starts, Moore has allowed only one sack and five total pressures.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Chiefs’ offensive line kept the train on the tracks. Guard Mike Caliendo stepped up for an injured Trey Smith, logging 65 snaps in the Week 7 shutout win over the Las Vegas Raiders, after Smith was unable to play because of back spasms.</p><p>Despite changes up front, the Kansas City offense has averaged 31.5 points per game over the last four outings, continuing to provide quarterback Patrick Mahomes with reliable protection and efficiency.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes protector gets updated injury timeline before Week 8

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He has written 10 books, including "Who's Better, Who's Best in the NFL." He has won multiple awards from the Pro Football Writers of America.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Kansas City Chiefs</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Momentum is now on the side of the Kansas City Chiefs. After routing the Las Vegas Raiders by a 31-0 margin in Week 7, the Chiefs are getting their offensive mojo back. Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes want to build off that explosive performance Monday night when the Chiefs host the Washington Commanders.</p><p>Chances are <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-bold-predictions-monday-night-football-game-commanders-week-8-2025">the Chiefs</a> will be able to pick up where they left off against the Raiders. The team gained significant offensive momentum and confidence in that game. The Chiefs struggled in losses to the Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles during the first two weeks of the season followed by a Week 5 Monday night loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.</p><p>However, the Chiefs have responded with a season-changing win over the Detroit Lions prior to their victory over the Raiders. The win over the Lions was huge because that team appears to be the NFL’s best at this point.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-rumors-insiders-trade-deadline-predictions-surprise-fans">The Chiefs put 30 points</a> on the board in that game, and they have not scored less than 28 points in any of their last four games. The  offense appears to have regained its big-play ability this season after a couple of years where the defense was dominant for the Chiefs. It is essential that the offense continues to produce in the next two games before the Chiefs hit their bye in Week 10.</p><p><i><b>*Watch NFL games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/football/?irad=356362&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(click for a free trial)*</a></b></i></p><p>Mahomes hits his stride and dominates while Rice serves as the X-factor for the Chiefs against the Commanders in Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season.</p><h2><b>Mahomes will pass for 275-plus yards and 2 touchdowns</b></h2><p>It’s hard to hold a good quarterback down, and Mahomes and the Chiefs’ offense have come back to life at that point.</p><p>He has not quite gotten back to the explosive numbers he put on the board in the early part of his career, but his production is much greater than it has been in either of the past two years.</p><p>Mahomes has completed 164 of 248 passes for 1,800 yards with a sensational <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/stats/_/name/kc/table//sort/sacks/dir/desc">14-2 TD-interception ratio</a>.</p><p>He has a full array of talented receivers at this point in the year, and the Commanders don’t appear to have the defensive personnel to shut down the Kansas City attack.</p><p>The combination of wideouts Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown and the explosive Rashee Rice along with tight end Travis Kelce have given the Chiefs a dangerous edge once again.</p><p>The Kansas City quarterback will approach 300 yards and will hit Rice with a long TD pass of 40 yards or more and also connect with Kelce for a red zone TD.</p><h2><b>Rice will tear apart the Washington secondary with 90-plus receiving yards</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/The-speed-of-the-Chiefs-wide-receiver-makes-the-Kansas-City-offense-far-more-dangerous.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Washington head coach Dan Quinn is a defensive specialist. That’s the reason the team hired him before the start of the 2024 season and that was a big part of the reason the Commanders were able to get to the NFC title game last year against the Eagles.</p><p>However, the Washington defense has taken a step backwards this year and there are questions about their ability to deal with speed on offense. That is the main weapon that Rice brings to the table and it will be on display Monday night. Rice is the X-factor in the game for the Chiefs.</p><p>Rice was targeted 10 times in the victory over the Raiders in Week 7 and he caught 7 passes for 42 yards and 2 touchdowns. While the 6.0 yards per catch was not impressive, his quick movements allowed him to get free. In this game, the expectation is that his long speed will be too much for the Washington defense and he will get open on at least two big plays.</p><p>Rice’s deep speed will also open things up for the other members of the Kansas City receiving crew.</p><h2>Karlaftis will punish Washington offense with 2 sacks</h2><p>The Commanders might be able to push the Kansas City defense to the limit if second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels was in the lineup. However, his hamstring injury will keep him out of this game and Quinn will be forced to go with backup Marcus Mariota.</p><p>Mariota appears to have settled in to the backup QB role, but he simply is not consistent enough to keep his team in the game. Mariota is likely to panic and put the ball up for grabs when he is pressured by the Chiefs defensive line.</p><p>Kansas City defensive end George Karlaftis is a game-changing player and he leads the team with 3.5 sacks this season. That’s not an overwhelming number, but he should be inspired by the Monday night cameras. Look for him to dominate this game with 2.0 sacks and one pass batted down.</p><p>Chris Jones will also be a factor for the Chiefs defense and he is their best all-around defensive player. However, since the Commanders may spend most of their time trying to keep Jones out of the backfield with double teams, Karlaftis will earn the headlines in this game with his aggressive performance.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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