Byron Pringle
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) runs toward the end zone to score against Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns, left, cornerback Bryce Callahan, bottom middle, and outside linebacker Bradley Chubb, rear, during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Chiefs keep leaning on McKinnon, other unsung players

By Dave Skretta 16 hrs ago

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) tries to break a tackle by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Mahomes leads Chiefs to 42-21 wild-card romp over Steelers

By Dave Skretta Jan. 16, 2022 11:24 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, right, grabs a pass in the end zone for a touchdown as Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Tevaughn Campbell defends during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chiefs have Kelce, Hill vs Steelers this time around

By Dave Skretta Jan. 13, 2022 03:27 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, left, celebrates with linebacker Melvin Ingram (24) after Nick Bolton returned a fumble for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Chiefs sluggishly enter playoffs with Pittsburgh up first

By Dave Skretta Jan. 10, 2022 12:54 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock looks to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos 1/9/2022

Jan. 08, 2022 04:41 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Byron Pringle (13) scores past Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) and linebacker Derrek Tuszka, right, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
With AFC West title in tow, Chiefs look toward bigger things

By Dave Skretta Dec. 27, 2021 02:24 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith is introduced before the start of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs rout stumbling Steelers 36-10 to clinch AFC West

By Dave Skretta Dec. 26, 2021 07:45 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) prepares to sack Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Kansas City Chiefs 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 04:53 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chiefs with no new COVID-19 positives; Gordon, Gay return

By Dave Skretta Dec. 22, 2021 05:27 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, right, grabs a pass in the end zone for a touchdown as Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Tevaughn Campbell defends during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Tyreek Hill among 21 NFL players added to COVID-19 list

By Dave Skretta Dec. 21, 2021 04:53 PM EST

A fan sits at a table inside Arrowhead Stadium before the start of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 12:41 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates a touchdown pass to Ja'Marr Chase with Joe Mixon during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
The Latest: Allen-led comeback sends Bills to OT with Bucs

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2021 11:58 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, is sacked for a 6-yard loss by Denver Broncos defensive end Dre'Mont Jones during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs offense bogging down when it deviates from script

By Dave Skretta Dec. 06, 2021 01:16 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is congratulated by teammate Darrel Williams (31) after scoring on a touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 08:47 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before the start of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Dallas Cowboys at Kansas City Chiefs 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 03:25 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray (83) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Mahomes' 5 TD passes lead Chiefs past Raiders 41-14

By Josh Dubow Nov. 14, 2021 11:27 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 07:57 PM EST

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) is unable to reach a pass as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 20-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs hope turnaround has begun with Packers on horizon

By Dave Skretta Nov. 02, 2021 05:50 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is pushed out of bounds by Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Teair Tart (93) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Reasons abound for Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' struggles

By Dave Skretta Oct. 28, 2021 02:45 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid argues with field judge Rick Patterson (15) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Mahomes, Chiefs struggling with significant turnover problem

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 24, 2021 06:41 PM EDT