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Andy Reid, quietly an all-time great NFL coach, strikes again at QB

Maybe it will take a Super Bowl title with Patrick Mahomes this season for many to see what former NFL GM Jeff Diamond already sees: Andy Reid is more than a good developer of QB talent. He is an all-time great NFL coach.

Jeff Diamond

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Broncos vs. Chiefs: Score, result, highlights from 'Monday Night Football'

Kansas City escaped Mile High Stadium with a narrow win.

Dan Bernstein

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Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs offense headed for much-needed heat check

The Patrick Mahomes hype train is at full steam ... meaning it can only lose some of that steam. The Chiefs' red-hot offense will be tested in the next few weeks, and adjustments will need to be made.

Vinnie Iyer

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Week 2 NFL picks against spread: Cowboys clear Giants; Steelers outscore Chiefs

Our Week 2 NFL picks against the spread feature a key NFC East game in Dallas. Plus, Pittsburgh rebounds at home against a dangerous Kansas City team.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL overreactions from Week 1: Mahomes for MVP, 49ers are frauds, Adrian Peterson is back

Overreactions are natural after the first week of a new NFL season. In 2018, some of the quick takeaways are actually accurate. Others? Not so much.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL preseason schedule 2018: Games on TV, start times, week-by-week matchups

The NFL preseason schedule for 2018, especially the preseason games that are being shown on TV, features a handful of top draft picks in action for their new teams. Here is the full TV schedule.

Tadd Haislop

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Use your heads and quit complaining about the NFL's helmet rule

The negative reaction to the new NFL helmet rule is misguided. Football can be played without the helmet as a weapon, and it can (and will) still be played ferociously, violently and thrillingly.

Mike DeCourcy

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NFL training camps: New-look teams, position battles to watch

Wednesday marks the start of training camp for 22 NFL teams. A handful of those squads look very different than they did last year, and a couple more will be monitoring major position battles.

Tadd Haislop

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'Madden NFL 19' ratings: Seven players now share coveted 99 Overall

A list of the players who have the exclusive 99 Overall Rating ahead of the EA Sports game's early-August release.

Bryan Wiedey

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Breaking down new-look Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes, Sammy Watkins a perfect match

A new QB-WR duo is one of many changes in Kansas City for the 2018 season. SN breaks down how the Chiefs, already playoff contenders, got even better through free agency and the NFL Draft.

Vinnie Iyer

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New NFL kickoff rules designed to cut back on high-speed collisions

The NFL is keeping kickoffs but is trying to make them safer by reducing the amount of high-speed collisions on the play.

Tom Gatto

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Best, worst of 2018 NFL schedule: Spotlight hits Jaguars, misses Cam Newton

What happened to the 2018 NFL schedule? The Jaguars are suddenly the team to watch, while Cam Newton and the Panthers are barely seen in prime time.

David Steele

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NFL schedule 2018: Chiefs, Falcons lead six contenders with toughest schedules

SN's Vinnie Iyer points out six playoff-caliber teams that got hosed by the NFL with their 2018 schedules.

Vinnie Iyer

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'Lot of juice, lot of speed': Mahomes, Hunt lead Chiefs' offensive awakening

Kareem Hunt told Sporting News he and Patrick Mahomes already have bonded off the field. On the field, Kansas City's young duo is primed to lead what could be one of the NFL's most explosive offenses in 2018.

Alex Marvez

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NFL free agency winners, losers: Vikings get right QB; Bears, Chiefs help theirs

As NFL free agency signings continue, here are the winners and losers of the week. Which teams made the best and worst deals?

Vinnie Iyer

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How Marcus Peters trade impacts Chiefs, Rams, NFL free agency

With Kansas City set to send star cornerback Marcus Peters to Los Angeles in a trade, SN breaks down the ripple effects for both teams and 2018 NFL free agency as a whole.

Vinnie Iyer

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Chiefs lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif moonlights as journalist at Winter Olympics

The doctor-to-be is interviewing athletes for CBC/Radio-Canada.

Kenan Goyette

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Chiefs' Kareem Hunt talks up Patrick Mahomes after Alex Smith trade

Kareem Hunt was “shocked” when he found out about the Alex Smith trade. Nevertheless, he is fully confident in what Patrick Mahomes brings as the presumptive starting QB in Kansas City next season.

Kristian Dyer

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In Chiefs-Redskins trade, Kendall Fuller gives KC runaway win, upends QB market

The Chiefs acquiring a rising young cornerback in the "Alex Smith trade" is so extraordinary in today's NFL, the deal might some day become known as the "Kendall Fuller trade."

David Steele

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Alex Smith trade: QB headed to Washington, to receive 4-year extension, reports say

Alex Smith reportedly will unseat Kirk Cousins as Washington's starter in 2018.

Tom Gatto

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Chiefs' Kareem Hunt promises to 'get better' after Rookie of the Year debut

Kansas City's Kareem Hunt isn't resting on his Rookie of the Year debut in 2017. He's looking to get better, and the Chiefs will need it.

Bill Bender

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After season of falling back, Titans' Marcus Mariota leaps forward against Chiefs

The talk of Marcus Mariota regressing in his third season grew in the first half against the Chiefs, then were silenced as he led an epic rally.

David Steele

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Chiefs' Alex Smith-Pat Mahomes QB shuffle starts early after playoff collapse

The time and market are right for the Chiefs to move Alex Smith and promote Patrick Mahomes, as planned. Kansas City just didn't expect the time to arrive so fast.

David Steele

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Darrelle Revis seemingly wanted nothing to do with Derrick Henry's game-clinching run

For the free-agent-to-be, Revis sure didn't look to make an impact on the most important play of the Chiefs' season.

Joe Rivera

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Marcus Mariota gets lit up by Derrick Johnson, fumble not ruled a fumble

The Chiefs, leading 14-3, added insult to injury with this punishing sack of Marcus Mariota. Then, controversy ensued.

Skylar Rolstad

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Titans vs. Chiefs: Score, results, highlights from wild-card game in Kansas City

Titans vs. Chiefs in Kansas City was a thriller. Here are all the highlights from Tennessee's win in Saturday's wild-card playoff game.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL playoffs: Picks, odds for Titans vs. Chiefs wild-card game

The Titans and Chiefs play Saturday for a chance to advance in the AFC playoffs. Here are our picks and predictions for the wild-card game in Kansas City.

Vinnie Iyer

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Don't expect a lot of playoff surprises even after topsy-turvy regular season

Love it or hate it, the chalk will prevail in this year's playoffs and the Patriots will repeat as champions.

Jeff Diamond

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NFL schedule: Week 17 game times, TV coverage

The final NFL Sunday of the year is packed with afternoon games, many of which have playoff implications.

Skylar Rolstad

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AFC West-champion Chiefs 'back on a roll' just in time for playoffs

For Kansas City, linebacker Derrick Johnson says, "winning is a habit." The Chiefs think they're better than their record this season shows, and they're ready to prove it in the playoffs.

Alex Marvez

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NFL schedule: Week 16 game times, TV coverage

The NFL Week 16 slate includes two Saturday and two Monday matchups. This is a crucial week for playoff contenders.

Skylar Rolstad

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Chargers vs. Chiefs: Score, results, highlights from Saturday night game in Kansas City

Sporting News provided live updates throughout Kansas City's 30-13 win over Los Angeles on Saturday.

E.Jay Zarett

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NFL schedule: Week 15 game times, TV coverage

Week 15 brings an outstanding group of matchups, plus two Saturday games.

Skylar Rolstad

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Chiefs' maddening loss to Jets a metaphor for Kansas City's collapse

Yellow flags doomed the Chiefs on Sunday and contributed to what is becoming an epic collapse in the AFC West. The next flag we see from Kansas City might be white.

Alex Marvez

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Alex Smith KC's QB, but history says Andy Reid won't let sentiment prevent change

Alex Smith might be Andy Reid's guy in KC even in tough times, but Donovan McNabb was once his guy, and Reid benched him. Stay loose, Patrick Mahomes.

David Steele

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Chiefs' cold spell puts heat back on Alex Smith, Andy Reid

KC's hot start is ancient history, and its windblown loss to the Giants portends another January chill. Get ready for lots of uncomfortable questions about the team's oft-criticized QB and coach.

Vinnie Iyer

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Chiefs vs. Cowboys: Score, results, highlights from Week 9 game in Dallas

Check out all the stats and highlights from Sunday's Chiefs-Cowboys game in Dallas.

Tadd Haislop

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Broncos vs. Chiefs: Score, results, highlights from Monday night game in Kansas City

Kansas City handled Denver on Monday night thanks in part to five Broncos turnovers. Check out all the highlights from the Chiefs' Week 8 win.

Tadd Haislop

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Travis Kelce, coolest of Chiefs, gets burned by world's hottest chip

For Travis Kelce, playing a physically demanding position is one thing. Taking and surviving the Paqui #OneChipChallenge is something completely different.

Vinnie Iyer

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Chiefs vs. Raiders: Score, highlights from Oakland's wild Thursday night win

Kansas City and Oakland kick off NFL Week 7 with an AFC West showdown in Oakland, Calif. SN provided scoring updates and other news from this bananas game.

Tom Gatto

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Derek Carr, Raiders find beastly offense again — with much less of Marshawn Lynch

Oakland couldn't lean on Marshawn Lynch after his ejection Thursday night, and that was OK, because the Raiders' offense worked just fine without him. That should be the coaches' cue to further limit Lynch's carries.

Vinnie Iyer

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Chiefs vs. Raiders: How to watch, live stream 'Thursday Night Football'

Chiefs vs. Raiders on "Thursday Night Football" is available to live stream through Amazon. Here is all the info you need to watch the game.

Tadd Haislop

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Steelers vs. Chiefs: Score, results, highlights from Week 6 game in Kansas City

SN provided live updates throughout the Steelers victory over the Chiefs on Sunday.

E.Jay Zarett

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Steelers' Mike Mitchell criticized for cheap shot on Chiefs QB Alex Smith

Mike Mitchell went low on Alex Smith well after the play was over, and NFL fans didn't appreciate it.

Jordan Heck

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Cowboys' season heading south no matter what happens with Ezekiel Elliott suspension

Ezekiel Elliott's six-game suspension by the NFL won't necessarily decide Dallas' fate in 2017, even if Elliott doesn't serve it. The Cowboys have too many other issues on and off the field.

Alex Marvez

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Leonard Fournette builds case to beat Deshaun Watson, Kareem Hunt in rookie race

The NFL offensive rookie of the year race in 2017 is a three-way battle. SN's Vinnie Iyer explains why Leonard Fournette has the best chance to win the award over Deshaun Watson and Kareem Hunt.

Vinnie Iyer

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Texans are totally Deshaun Watson's team now

Having Deshaun Watson is a considerable consolation for Houston after losing J.J. Watt to another major injury.

Vinnie Iyer

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Texans vs. Chiefs: Score, results, highlights from Sunday night game in Houston

SN provided live scoring updates throughout the Chiefs 42-34 victory over the Texans on Sunday night.

Tadd Haislop

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Redskins vs. Chiefs: Score, results, highlights from Monday night game in KC

Sporting News provided live updates throughout Monday night’s game between Washington and Kansas City.

E.Jay Zarett

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Chiefs' Daniel Sorensen appears to throw vicious punch at Chargers WR

Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen made a questionable motion in an effort to tackle WR Tyrell Williams.

Jordan Heck

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Gambling sportsbooks lose big with Packers, Steelers upsets

Sportsbooks suffered big losses Sunday as bettors piled in at the last minute to choose underdogs Green Bay and Pittsburgh.

Arthur Weinstein

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Steelers players support Mike Tomlin, Antonio Brown in wake of social media fail

Steelers players have voiced support for coach Mike Tomlin and star Antonio Brown in the wake of Sunday's post-game Facebook Live incident.

Arthur Weinstein

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Chiefs' Travis Kelce rips ref who called 'horses—' holding penalty on 2-point try

The Chiefs tight end said referee Carl Cheffers "shouldn't even be able to work at Foot Locker."

Ron Clements

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'Steel Curtain' returns as Steelers boot Chiefs from playoffs

The Steelers' defense was superb and Pittsburgh got record performances from kicker Chris Boswell and running back Le'Veon Bell.

Ron Clements

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Chiefs' Travis Kelce arrives for playoff game using shoe as phone

The Chiefs tight end is dialed in for Sunday night's matchup with the Steelers.

Ron Clements

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NFL issues warning to fans in Kansas City, plans to proceed with Steelers-Chiefs

Despite icy conditions in Kansas City, the NFL feels comfortable about the safety of its players and fans for Sunday night's divisional playoff game.

Arthur Weinstein

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Weather affects time of Chiefs

The game will be played Sunday night at 8:20 ET instead of in the afternoon.

Jordan Heck

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Joey Porter is already rejoining Steelers with assault charge dropped

Joey Porter issued an apology for his actions.

Jordan Heck

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Porter's assault charges dropped

After the Steelers' playoff win Sunday over the Dolphins, Porter allegedly lifted a doorman off the ground outside a Pittsburgh bar.

Joe Rodgers

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Weekend Kickoff: Divisional round should bring competitive rematches

Each of this weekend's divisional playoff games are rematches from the regular season.

Ron Clements

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Le'Veon Bell: I'm to the NFL what Stephen Curry is to basketball

Le'Veon Bell thinks he is changing the way the running backs play in the NFL.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Steelers place Joey Porter on leave as NFL investigates arrest

The Steelers' assistant coach will take an absence from the team.

Jordan Heck

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Chiefs will take all the Justin Houston they can get against Steelers

Justin Houston will play for Kansas City against Pittsburgh, but how much?

Jordan Heck

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Joey Porter grabbed bouncer, cop before arrest, court documents say

The Steelers assistant coach is free after posting $25,000 bond.

Scott Ridge

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Chiefs eager to extend coach Andy Reid this offseason

Reid signed a five-year deal with the Chiefs in January 2013 and will be entering the final year of his contract in 2017.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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LaDainian Tomlinson headlines Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists

Tomlinson, Brian Dawkins and Jason Taylor were the three finalists in their first year of eligibility.

Ron Clements

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The Blitz Read: Playoff field set with streaking Packers, Patriots, Steelers

The Packers and Patriots enter the playoffs riding six-game win streaks while the Steelers have won seven straight.

Ron Clements

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Chargers fire coach Mike McCoy

San Diego fell 37-27 to the Chiefs hours earlier, sealing a 5-11 season, but the writing had already been on the wall.

Brandon Schlager

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Chargers' Keenan Allen calls out Chiefs 'bum' Marcus Peters

The AFC West rivalry at its finest.

Jordan Heck

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Weekend NFL Kickoff: Making sense of Week 17’s playoff scenarios

The Buccaneers have to beat the Panthers and hope a lot of things go their way in order to make the playoffs.

Ron Clements

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Nearing touchdown record, Chargers' Antonio Gates plans to play in 2017

Gates needs two TDs against the Chiefs to move past Tony Gonzalez into first place for most touchdown catches by a tight end.

Joe Rodgers

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 16

As some NFL teams are preparing for the playoffs, other clubs such as the Jets, Rams and Vikings are a mess with one week remaining.

Ron Clements

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Dethroned Broncos have 4 options at QB for 2017; none are great

Get an O-line for Trevor Siemian? Go with Paxton Lynch? Look at Tony Romo? It's not pretty, which describes the Broncos offense in 2016.

Bob Hille

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Chiefs go nuts over security tackle

A fan at Arrowhead Stadium ran onto the field late in the third quarter of Sunday's Broncos-Chiefs game.

Ron Clements

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NFC North battle flexed to Sunday night as NFL adjusts regular-season finale

The Packers and Lions will be playing for the NFC North championship in primetime.

Ron Clements

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The Blitz Read: Brutal Week 16 for playoff-bound Raiders, Seahawks

The Raiders and Seahawks both saw star players go down with broken legs. The Titans lost quarterback Marcus Mariota to the same injury.

Ron Clements

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Weekend NFL Kickoff: Giants among several teams hoping to clinch playoff spots

Thursday's Giants-Eagles game kicks off a Week 16 slate chock-full of playoff implications.

Ron Clements

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Pro Bowl rosters headed by Raiders, Falcons players

The 2017 Pro Bowl will be played at Orlando's Camping World Stadium on Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. ET.

Ron Clements

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The Blitz Read: AFC South a jumbled mess with two games remaining

Thanks to a pair of improbable wins, the Titans and Texans are 8-6, but the Colts are right behind them after Sunday's win in Minnesota.

Ron Clements

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Tennessee, Mike Mularkey got titanic break after failed 2-point attempt

The Titans turned a terrible decision into an opportunistic win over the Chiefs at the end of the fourth quarter.

Alec Brzezinski

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Weekend NFL Kickoff: Seahawks among teams with chance to clinch

The Seahawks can clinch the NFC West with a win Thursday over a dysfunctional Rams team that has lost eight of nine and four straight.

Ron Clements

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Raiders coach Jack Del Rio isn’t happy with punter Marquette King’s penalties

Del Rio also doesn't understand why any of his players — especially punter Marquette King — should get flagged for unsportsmanlike penalties

Joe Rodgers

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NBC says SkyCam cables at Arrowhead weren't to blame for Derek Carr’s late wobbly pass

Amari Cooper said the "duck" was of no fault of a wire, instead that the ball just moved on him at the last second.

Joe Rodgers

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Raiders' Marquette King clarifies the burn he gave to Chiefs' Travis Kelce

Marquette King has become a star.

Jordan Heck

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Field at Chiefs' Arrowhead Stadium is apparently covered in ice

This might cause problems for Thursday night's game against the Raiders.

Jordan Heck

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Weekend Kickoff: NFL playoff berths hinge on Cardinals-Dolphins game

The Raiders, Patriots and Seahawks can clinch playoff spots this weekend — with some help.

Ron Clements

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 13

Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has thrown 11 pick-sixes, but won just 10 games. He said this season has been a nightmare.

Ron Clements

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The Blitz Read: Chiefs' Eric Berry kicks off NFL's season of giving in heartfelt homecoming

Quarterbacks were in the giving spirit on Sunday, with 24 interceptions thrown and five fumbles lost by NFL signal callers.

Ron Clements

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Weekend Kickoff: Cowboys look to stay hot before weekend of inter-conference matchups

If the Cowboys can win at Minnesota on Thursday, they can be the first team this season to clinch a playoff berth.

Ron Clements

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 12

The winless Cleveland Browns are ready to throw caution to the wind, but how would they be if Tom Brady was their quarterback?

Ron Clements

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NFL Week 12 Local Headlines: Derek Carr fights through pain; Justin Houston premonition comes true

Derek Carr fought through a painful finger injury, while Justin Houston delivered a one-man show in a pulsating Week 12.

Nicholas McGee

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The Blitz Read: NFL bubble teams bust playoff race wide open in Week 12

Tampa Bay shocked the Seahawks by holding them to just 5 points, the Bills held off the Jaguars, and the NFL playoff picture got murkier.

Ron Clements

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Weekend Kickoff: Playoff implications loom large on Thanksgiving

For the first time since 1935, each game played on Thanksgiving Day will feature teams with records of .500 or better.

Ron Clements

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 11

Steve Smith may be destined for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but that doesn't mean the veteran receiver has the respect of his opponents.

Ron Clements

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Just what the heck's wrong with NFL kickers?

NFL kickers combined to miss 12 extra points Sunday, including a pair of misses by Giants kicker Robbie Gould and Cincinnati's Mike Nugent.

Ron Clements

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Chiefs' long snapper to play in honor of father, who was killed in OKC shooting

James Winchester missed all three practices this week to mourn his father's death.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Weekend NFL Kickoff: Saints, Panthers eager to play despite short week

For the Saints and Panthers, who are both coming off gut-wrenching losses Sunday, this week’s game offers a chance to erase a bad taste.

Ron Clements

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Semifinalists for 2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame class revealed

The Pro Football Hall of Fame trimmed its initial list of 94 nominees for the Class of 2017 to 26 on Wednesday.

Ron Clements

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Father of Chiefs long snapper James Winchester killed in Oklahoma City airport shooting

Mike Winchester was shot to death at Will Rogers Airport in Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Mike Evans vows to stand for national anthem despite 'strong emotions'

Mike Evans apologized to military members and fans who were offended by his kneeling for the national anthem Sunday.

Bob Hille

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 10

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones won't give up on one of his troubled players while the Browns are hoping to welcome back their original 2016 QB.

Ron Clements

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NFL Week 10 Local Headlines: Twinkle-toes Parks thanks ballet for PAT return

Week 10 of the NFL season delivered as nine of Sunday's games were decided by a score.

Nicholas McGee

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The Blitz Read: Does anyone want to win the NFC South or North?

The NFC South was 1-3 on Sunday while the North teams were 0-3 as the Detroit Lions were on their bye.

Ron Clements

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Falcons starting to make own fans nervous, bailed out by NFC South rivals

Atlanta lost in Philly but dodged a few bullets as New Orleans and Carolina blew opportunities Sunday.

Marcus Dinitto

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Broncos return blocked extra point to shock Saints

The Saints thought they had the game won … until the Broncos returned a blocked extra point for 2 points to claim an improbable victory.

Ron Clements

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Isaiah Pead, 26-year-old former Dolphins and Rams RB, in critical condition

Former Rams and Dolphins running back Isaiah Pead is in critical condition after he was involved in a single-car accident.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Travis Kelce fined nearly $25K for throwing towel at referee

Upset with a pass interference no-call, Kelce threw a tantrum.

Travis Durkee

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Weekend Kickoff: Five reasons to watch the Browns-Ravens, seriously

Against an opponent the Browns know very well, they could get their first win. Do you really want to miss that?

Ron Clements

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Panthers coach Ron Rivera suggests college-style targeting rules in NFL

During his Wednesday news conference, Rivera suggested the NFL follow college football’s lead and eject players for targeting.

Travis Durkee

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 9

There is a growing distrust of the NFL by players and Monday night's game did little to remedy that.

Ron Clements

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The Blitz Read: Special teams on the uptick past the NFL midway point

Sunday was a special kind of day in the NFL. That was either a good thing or a bad thing, depending on the team.

Ron Clements

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Mike Pereira contradicts officials on critical Chiefs-Jaguars fumble

The former NFL vice president of officiating contradicted the official’s statement that the still frame replay isn’t available to them.

Steven J. Gaither

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WATCH: Angry Travis Kelce throws towel at official, gets ejected

Travis Kelce was ejected during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Jaguars after throwing his hand towel at an official.

Joe Rodgers

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Chiefs' warmups make special connection with local fallen soldiers

Each player wore special military warmup sweatshirts with the names of local Gold Star recipients' names embroidered across their hearts.

Joe Rodgers

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Weekend Kickoff: Bucs-Falcons start off division showdowns

We’re more than halfway through the season and nearly every division is still up for grabs.

Ron Clements

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Chiefs sign Bishop Sankey to bolster RB depth

A former second-round pick by the Titans, Sankey was released prior to the season.

Travis Durkee

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 8

Does the NFL have an officiating problem? The overwhelming response from coaches and players is yes.

Ron Clements

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NFL Week 8 Headlines: If you like to rip kickers, Josh Norman says 'you suck'

Kickers came under fire again Sunday after some big misses, while the Bengals and Redskins traveled to London for a tie.

Nicholas McGee

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Alex Smith case proves NFL has long way to go with concussions

Alex Smith had to be checked for a concussion twice in the same game.

Jordan Heck

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The Blitz Read: Tom Brady, Matt Ryan, Derek Carr top list of early MVP candidates

Several of the league's top quarterbacks led their respective teams to big victories on Sunday.

Ron Clements

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Jamaal Charles to visit Dr. James Andrews this week to have his knee evaluated

Jamaal Charles has played in just three games this season after recovering from a torn ACL.

Alec Brzezinski

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Chiefs' Alex Smith ruled out of Colts game after taking hit to head — twice

The Kansas City quarterback needs to work on those slides.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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C.J. Anderson's knee surgery 'a super success' but return unclear

If the Broncos place Anderson on injured reserve, he will be out of game action a minimum of eight weeks, under NFL rules.

Bob Hille

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Brad Childress denies book's claim of Vikings bounty system

Brad Childress was the Vikings' head coach of from 2006-10. The team also denied the allegation made by former offensive lineman Artis Hicks.

Ron Clements

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NFL Weekend Kickoff: Games have been bad, sure, but they’ve been close

A near-record number of games through the first seven weeks have been decided by seven points or fewer.

Ron Clements

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He Said What?! Best Week 7 quotes

Following their respective Week 7 games, several NFL players and coaches took some time for self-reflection.

Ron Clements

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NFL announces Pro Bowl captains

Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis will join future Hall of Famers Ray Lewis, Tony Gonzalez and Charles Woodson at the 2017 Pro Bowl.

Ron Clements

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The Blitz Read: Turnovers galore mar NFL season's ugliest day of football yet

Of the 13 games played Sunday, 10 of them had multiple turnovers in what was the sloppiest day of the season thus far.

Ron Clements

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Saints' Nick Fairley to play Sunday despite mother's sudden death

The Saints defensive tackle wants to play because he thinks his mother, Paula Rodgers, would have wanted him to.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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NFL Weekend Kickoff: Can Packers rekindle Lambeau mystique?

London’s Twickenham Stadium will host an NFL game for the first time with the Giants and Rams facing off at the famed rugby venue.

Ron Clements

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Saints surprise young fan with 'hype man' contract, trip to Kansas City

Jarrius Robertson, a 14-year-old Saints superfan, was officially made an "honorary member" of the team.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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He Said What?! This coach threw his team under the bus

One coach ripped his team for how they finished the game, while two others are calling for instant relay for pass interference. The best quotes from NFL Week 6.

Ron Clements

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Report: Packers trade for Chiefs RB with Eddie Lacy's status in doubt

The Chiefs ship Knile Davis to the Packers, who need running back depth.

Jordan Heck

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The Blitz Read: Playoff contenders, pretenders reveal themselves in Week 6

After six weeks, the playoff picture is starting to take shape and there are some surprise teams in and out of the conversation.

Ron Clements

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Chiefs run all over Raiders to end Oakland's win streak

The Chiefs rushed for 183 yards and three touchdowns in a 26-10 road win over the Raiders.

Joe Rodgers

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Weekend Kickoff Week 6: NFL playoff hopefuls face must-win situations

Since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, only 12 teams that began the season 1-4 went on to make the playoffs.

Ron Clements

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Chiefs’ Jamaal Charles to take off 'training wheels’ against Raiders

In his last return from an ACL tear, Charles rushed for a career-high 1,509 yards in 2012.

Travis Durkee

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Las Vegas Raiders one step closer to reality; stadium proposal clears another hurdle

The Nevada Senate approves $750 million in public funding for a new stadium. The legislation moves to the Assembly.

Ron Clements

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NFL Week 4 Headlines: Panthers not dwelling on loss of Josh Norman; no panic in New England

We look at the headlines from Week 4 of the NFL season, which was defined by close finishes and more injuries.

Nicholas McGee

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The Blitz Read: For Panthers, Cardinals, what a difference a year makes

Even the Patriots and Broncos were not immune to misfortune Sunday, a rough day for each of last year's NFL semifinalists in different ways.

Brandon Schlager

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Antonio Brown to wear cleats honoring Arnold Palmer on Sunday

Brown will pay tribute to the pride of Western Pennsylvania during Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Marc Lancaster

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Jamaal Charles ready to return; report says he'll play Sunday for Chiefs

The Chiefs running back has been out for nearly a year with a knee injury.

Scott Ridge

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 3

The Eagles are one of five unbeaten NFL teams through three weeks, and the hype around rookie quarterback Carson Wentz continues to grow.

Ron Clements

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NFL Week 3 headlines: From savvy Carson Wentz to 's—y' Jets

Here's a look at some of the local headlines from around the NFL this weekend.

Nicholas McGee

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The Blitz Read: Turnovers help Bills, Vikings pull off upsets of NFC favorites

Three weeks into the season, both the Panthers and Cardinals are 1-2 while the Vikings, Eagles, Ravens, Patriots and Broncos are 3-0.

Ron Clements

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'He Said What?!' The best NFL quotes from Week 2

Coaches and players aren't going to panic with 14 games remaining on the schedule. They will complain about officials, though.

Ron Clements

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NFL Week 2 Headlines: Patriots hail 'baby' Brissett as injury bug strikes

After a Sunday slate in which the injury bug hit the NFL hard, we round up some of headlines from Week 2.

Nicholas McGee

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The Blitz Read: Injuries ravage NFL rosters in Week 2

Not only did the Patriots lose Jimmy Garoppolo with a shoulder injury, several top running backs also suffered injuries on Sunday.

Ron Clements

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J.J. Watt, Texans defense stifles Chiefs to exact playoff vengeance

The Texans exacted some revenge on the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday with a 19-12 victory at NRG Stadium.

Ron Clements

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Weekend kickoff: 'Color Rush' precedes playoff rematches, home debuts

The NFL’s second “Color Rush” season begins Thursday night with the New York Jets taking on the Buffalo Bills.

Ron Clements

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 1

Marcus Peters talks about his show of solidarity with Colin Kaepernick; plus, sarcasm by Bill Belichick and straight talk by Cardinals GM Steve Keim.

Ron Clements

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NFL Week 1 Headlines: Terrance Williams 'aware' of clock, Dolphins owner backs protests

After a wild opening weekend, we look at some of the headlines from around the NFL.

Nicholas McGee

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The Blitz Read: Derek Carr outduels Drew Brees in wild Week 1

Oakland's victory in New Orleans was just one of 10 games that came down to the wire on the NFL's first Sunday.

Ron Clements

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Chiefs stun Chargers with historic comeback win

Kansas City send the game to overtime, and Alex Smith didn't give San Diego a chance to get the ball.

Ron Clements

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It took a year, but Melvin Gordon finally scores first NFL touchdown

Last year wasn't the rookie season the Chargers envisioned when they moved up two spots to select Melvin Gordon with the 15th overall pick.

Ron Clements

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Jamaal Charles, Thomas Rawls among impact fantasy players hindered Sunday

Spencer Ware is in line to make the start for the Chiefs, while Charcandrick West will also see an uptick in touches.

Travis Durkee

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Storylines for 2016 NFL season

Beginning with Thursday's Super Bowl rematch, there are plenty of storylines to watch, including milestones within reach and predictions.

Ron Clements

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Weekend kickoff: Super Bowl rematch begins season

The 2016 NFL seasons gets started Thursday night in Denver with the defending Super Bowl champion Broncos welcoming the team they beat.

Ron Clements

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Chargers 'not optimistic' Joey Bosa will be able to play in opener

The No. 3 pick in this year's draft is now nursing a "minor" hamstring injury after ending his lengthy contract holdout.

Marc Lancaster

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NFL roster cuts tracker: Mark Sanchez, Justin Forsett among final cuts

The deadline for NFL teams to cut their rosters to 53 was 4 p.m. ET Saturday. Teams can claim waived players beginning Sunday at noon.

Ron Clements

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Rookies go off while Colin Kaepernick takes a seat in preseason finales

Tom Brady started New England's game against the Giants. A few hours later, three NFL players sat during the national anthem.

Ron Clements

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Bradford shines in Eagles' win

So far this preseason, Bradford is 32-of-40 passing with 285 yards.

Travis Durkee

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Bears backup QB Connor Shaw carted off field after nasty leg injury

TV crews did not show a replay of the injury or alternate angles citing the graphic nature of the injury.

Travis Durkee

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Josh Gordon, Robert Griffin III make dynamic duo for Browns against Bucs

Gordon is back in the NFL, and Robert Griffin III couldn't be happier.

Ron Clements

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Eric Berry's return to Chiefs comes just in time

The Pro Bowl safety reportedly will sign his tag and re-join the team Sunday.

Arthur Weinstein

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Preseason Blitz: Quarterback position not yet settled for Broncos, 49ers

Perhaps the most intriguing game of Saturday's exhibition schedule was in Denver where the 49ers and Broncos try to settle on a QB.

Ron Clements

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Jared Goff progressing, but far from ready to be Rams starter

Jared Goff got some time with the first-team offense Saturday night. Just don’t expect the former California QB to be the Week 1 starter.

Ron Clements

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Referee screws up, ejects 'St. Louis' Rams' Lamarcus Joyner, Chiefs' Jeremy Maclin

Getting used to calling the Rams the "Los Angeles" Rams is going to take some time, even for NFL referees.

Ron Clements

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Preseason Blitz: Dak Prescott's stellar outing overshadows Tony Romo's sharp return

Two oft-injured NFL stars were on the same field Friday night in Texas, but it was rookie quarterback Dak Prescott who stole the show.

Ron Clements

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J.J. Watt missing games is a real threat for Texans

Houston might not get one of the NFL's best players back until the third week of the regular season.

Ron Clements

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Robert Quinn leaves Rams camp to cheer on sister at Rio Olympics

Jasmine Camacho-Quinn will compete in the 100-meter hurdles semifinals Wednesday night.

Ron Clements

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Rams' William Hayes believes in mermaids, not dinosaurs

HBO's "Hard Knocks" with the Los Angeles Rams is entertaining, if nothing else.

Ron Clements

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NFL preseason roundup: Jared Goff outplayed by Cowboys' Dak Prescott in L.A. Rams debut

Jared Goff was under center for his Rams debut, but instead it was another rookie on the opposite sidelines that stole the show.

Joe Rodgers

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Andy Reid duplicate takes over Chiefs press conference

Chiefs players had a case of double vision at training camp Monday.

Jordan Heck

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Short time with Steelers was the 'zenith' of Kevin Greene's Hall of Fame career

The linebacker spent more than half of his NFL career with the Rams, but he preferred Pittsburgh.

Ron Clements

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OTAs and minicamps schedule for each NFL team

Now that the draft is over, teams will look toward the next thing on the NFL calendar.

Ron Clements

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Chiefs make wait worthwhile for Chris Jones, draft Mississippi State DT 37th overall

Jones came onto the stage dancing after Kansas City selected him.

Ron Clements

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NFL Draft 2016: Order for all seven rounds

The 2016 NFL Draft will take place April 28-30 at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre.

Ron Clements

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NFL Draft 2016: Dates, time, location, how to watch

The 2016 NFL Draft will be held from April 28-30 and will again take place in Chicago.

Ron Clements

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Five NFL teams one draft pick away from possible Super Bowl run

With just one addition in the NFL Draft, these teams could complete the puzzle for a possible championship.

Ron Clements

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2016 Sunday Night Football schedule begins with Patriots at Cardinals

The Patriots will travel west to face the Cardinals in the first Sunday night game of the 2016 NFL season.

Ron Clements

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Giants owner, Packers president oppose NFL games in China

The NFL would like to eventually play a game in China, especially after plans for games in 2007 and 2009 there fell through.

Ron Clements

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Wait, Maryland DE Yannick Ngakoue thinks he can be the NFL's next who?

After his MVP showing in Super Bowl 50, teams will try to find "the next Von Miller" in April’s draft, and the Terps DE speeds to step up.

Ron Clements

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2016 NFL Draft order for all seven rounds

The 2016 NFL Draft will take place from April 28-30 at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre.

Ron Clements

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Chiefs sign discus thrower with zero football experience

NFL teams rarely sign non-football athletes, but the Chiefs took a chance on Tautvydas Kieras of Mississippi State.

Gabrielle McMillen

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NFL, NFLPA moving toward deal to strip Roger Goodell of discipline authority

The NFL Players Association has long fought with the NFL over how commissioner Roger Goodell oversees league discipline.

Ron Clements

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Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie happy he no longer has to 'beg' for free agents

Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie said he knows the franchise is headed in the right direction because it doesn't have to beg for free agents.

Ron Clements

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Chiefs docked draft picks for tampering with 2015 free agent Jeremy Maclin

The Chiefs will lose two draft picks after the NFL said Andy Reid illegally contacted Jeremy Maclin during the 2015 free agency period.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Chiefs let Pro Bowl linebacker Tamba Hali's contract expire

Yet another NFL veteran will hit the free agent market.

Arthur Weinstein

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NFL franchise tag roundup: Big names staying put

There weren't many surprises before Tuesday's deadline for NFL teams to use their franchise designations on players.

Ron Clements

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Chiefs retain Eric Berry with franchise tag

Berry and the Chiefs are also reportedly working towards a long-term deal that will keep him in Kansas City.

Gabrielle McMillen

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NFL teams embrace challenges of expanding International Series

The Jaguars think of London as a "home away from home."

Ron Clements

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Chiefs' Andy Reid to miss NFL Combine after knee replacement

Reid had the same procedure after last season and used a cane to get around at the 2015 Combine.

Marc Lancaster

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Marcus Peters, Todd Gurley claim NFL Rookie of the Year awards

Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters and Rams running back Todd Gurley were both honored for their stellar rookie seasons.

Ron Clements

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Chiefs Pro Bowler Travis Kelce lands reality dating show

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was selected to his first Pro Bowl this season and now he has his first television show.

Ron Clements

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Patriots' Danny Amendola reportedly fined for helmet-to-helmet hit

The punt returner plans to appeal the fine for his shot on KC's Jamell Fleming that drew an unnecessary roughness penalty.

Bob Hille

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NFL officials forgot footballs, air gauges at hotel ahead of Patriots-Chiefs game

Massachusetts State Police were needed to escort the forgotten equipment to Gillette Stadium. It arrived about an hour before kickoff Saturday

Brandon Schlager

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Patriots LB Darius Fleming saved woman from burning car, needed 22 stitches

Fleming helped save a woman from a burning vehicle near Gillette Stadium on Thursday by kicking in a window and pulling her from her car.

Travis Durkee

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Tom Brady asks for 'less flexing' from Julian Edelman

Tom Brady has a little fun with a teammate following the Patriots' playoff victory over the Chiefs.

Ron Clements

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Chiefs assistant pulled Andy Reid's red flag to prevent bad challenge

Andy Reid's clock management came into question again on Sunday, but an assistant coach was just doing his job.

Ron Clements

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