After a 31‑10 blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks that left the Chiefs without a red‑zone threat, Kansas City is reportedly canvassing trade options ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler says the club is probing for a wide receiver, hoping to regain Rashee Rice once his hamstring heals and to replace the injured Tyquan Thornton. Former NFL star Calvin Johnson even suggested a move for Jets rookie sensation Garrett Wilson. With injuries piling up at receiver and a shaky performance from kicker Harrison Butker, the Chiefs' front office is under pressure to act.
After the Chiefs worst outing so far in 2026 there are plenty of players who need to step up and get right, especially if they want to keep their spot on the depth chart or even keep their job before the trade deadline.
The Denver Broncos head to Empower Field for a Week 2 clash with the Kansas City Chiefs after a 31-10 loss at Arrowhead. Coach Sean Payton downplays the rivalry, saying NFL divisional games aren't the same as storied college matchups like Auburn‑Alabama. He emphasizes the importance of division games but dismisses the notion of a special "rivalry week." The Chiefs lead the all‑time series 74‑59 and hold a 16‑game winning streak (2015‑2023). Key Broncos—Zach Allen, Talanoa Hufanga, Patrick Surtain II, and Jaylen Waddle—are questionable for Sunday.
After a 27-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks that exposed a stalled offense, the Kansas City Chiefs’ WR corps emerges as the season‑long Achilles’ heel. Injuries have sidelined Rashee Rice (hamstring) and Tyquan Thornton (ankle), while Xavier Worthy remains inconsistent and rookie depth is still raw. Even at full health, the unit lacks a true WR1 to complement Patrick Mahomes and give Travis Kelce relief. The article argues Kansas City must trade for a top receiver—candidates include George Pickens, Jerry Jeudy or a rejuvenated Brian Thomas Jr.—to keep its Super Bowl window open in a competitive AFC.
Thursday Night Football hit a new Prime Video peak in Week 7 as the Patriots defeated the Bears, drawing an average 19.86 million viewers and a 21.72 million peak during the 9 PM ET slot. The game ranks as the most-watched TNF episode since the Broncos‑Chiefs Christmas clash (21.06 M) and beats the prior Week 7 record of 17.12 M set by the Seahawks‑49ers in 2015. All six TNF broadcasts on Prime this season have set multi‑year highs, lifting the series average to 17.71 M—up 12% from last year and the best average through Week 7 on record.
EssentialSports releases its Week 8 NFL power rankings, highlighting the surprise drop of the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers after each suffers its first loss. With only four teams holding one or fewer defeats after seven weeks, parity tops the league. The list shuffles the Chargers to the bottom (0‑6) and moves the Dolphins up after a 28‑25 win over the Jets, while the Titans slip after squandering a 14‑point lead to Cleveland. The rankings capture the turbulence of an unexpectedly competitive season.
Two‑time Super Bowl champion Asante Samuel blasts Patriots WR A.J. Brown on the “Say What Needs to Be Said” podcast, using Jaxon Smith‑Njigba’s 28‑yard TD catch against the Chiefs as the benchmark for a No. 1 receiver. Samuel argues Brown’s missed deep ball—one of three drops in a 10‑target, 27‑yard outing against the Jets on Oct. 18—was pure effort failure, not a talent issue. Brown, who has logged nine catches for 101 yards in three games after a high‑ankle sprain, faces mounting criticism as New England’s 4‑3 record slips. The Patriots hope a fresh look against Miami will silence the doubts.
Losing three of their previous four, the Seahawks needed to prove they still belonged among the NFL's elite with a marquee win. They achieved just that on Sunday night behind a clinical performance from the "Dark Side" defense.
After a 20-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Chiefs fans demand kicker Harrison Butker’s release, citing two missed field goals that proved costly. Analysts like Chris Boussard and Nick Wright link his decline to off‑field activism and controversy, recalling his 2024 speech at Benedictine College that sparked a petition of 160,000 signatures. Despite once holding the franchise record 62‑yard field goal and ranking second in NFL career conversion rate, Butker has now missed 10 field goals and five extra points since the 2025 season, including a 58‑yard try against Seattle and a 45‑yard miss in the fourth quarter. Teammate Patrick Mahomes admits they rarely speak, while coach Andy Reid publicly backs him. The article examines whether his extracurricular focus is hurting the Chiefs’ kicking game.
Nick Wright argues that Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s recent slump—falling below 70% on field goals and going 1‑for‑3 in the Week 7 loss—stems from his split focus on football and off‑field activism. The 31‑year‑old, who sparked national controversy with a 2024 anti‑abortion speech at Benedictine College and later launched a conservative PAC and menswear line, has seen his performance dip after two solid seasons post‑speech. Wright’s critique contrasts with co‑host Chris Broussard’s earlier defense of Butker’s remarks, highlighting a debate over athlete activism and its impact on play.
The Seattle Seahawks break their losing streak with a dominant 20-3 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs at Lumen Field, keeping their NFC West hopes alive. Sam Darnold connects with Jaxon Smith‑Njigba for a 33‑yard TD and later a 10‑yard strike to Emanuel Wilson, who caps the scoring. Kansas City struggles as Patrick Mahomes is pressured, forced into a fumble and two missed field goals by Harrison Butker. The loss drops the Chiefs to 4-3 after a 5‑0 start, exposing defensive gaps and a muted Kenneth Walker III. Meanwhile, the 49ers flounder in an upset loss to the Atlanta Falcons, fueling a bonus “enemy reaction” segment.
Seven weeks into the 2026 NFL season the North dominates, with every team in both the NFC and AFC North holding winning records. The unbeaten Minnesota Vikings sit atop the pack at 6-0, the only perfect team after the Chiefs, 49ers and others fall. AFC North leader Cleveland (5-2) under new coach Todd Monken adds heat, while the NFC North’s Lions, Bears, Packers and Vikings all remain competitive. Minnesota now faces a tough stretch – a road game at Detroit, then home versus Buffalo and away trips to Green Bay and San Francisco – and will likely emerge around 8-2. Their surge hinges on Brian Flores’ defense compensating for an inconsistent offense.
Patrick Mahomes is one of the best quarterbacks in the history of the NFL, but if Brett Veach doesn't get him some help his talent will be wasted this season.
The Seattle Seahawks waive Hard Knocks favorite wideout Montorie Foster Jr., ending his second stint with the team. Foster, an undrafted Michigan State alumnus, joined Seattle before their Super Bowl win and re‑signed a reserves/futures deal in February 2026, but was released after the 20‑3 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. The move follows a previous injury‑designated waiver in August 2025 and a practice‑squad return in December. Seattle, now 4‑3, also dealt with injuries to Rashid Shaheed and Velus Jones during the Chiefs game.
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3 on Sunday night, but the victory comes at a cost: wide receiver Rashid Shaheed left in the third quarter and running back Velus Jones Jr. exited with a hamstring injury. Both injuries deepen an already thin backfield, as rookie RB Zach Charbonnet, just activated from the PUP list after ACL surgery, remains a question mark. Quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 257 yards and a TD to Jaxon Smith‑Njigba, while Emanuel Wilson added a 21‑yard rushing TD. Seattle improves to 4-3 ahead of a Monday Night Football clash with the Bears, while Kansas City falls to 5-1.
Despite a 20-3 loss to Seattle that left the Chiefs 5-1, veteran tight end Travis Kelce reached a historic milestone on Oct. 25, 2026. His four catches pushed him to 1,103 career receptions, surpassing Marvin Harrison for fifth‑all‑time in NFL history. Only Jerry Rice, Larry Fitzgerald, Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten remain ahead, and three of the top five spots now belong to tight ends. Kelce, 37, continued to be Mahomes’ go‑to target, moving up to 24 receptions and 343 yards on the season.
The Kansas City Chiefs desperately need to get Patrick Mahomes some help in the WR room. The Jacksonville Jaguars are a perfect trade partner.
The Seattle Seahawks snap a two‑game skid with a dominant 20‑3 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. A defense‑only game plan sees Seattle line up in nickel for every snap, featuring Julian Love, Nick Emmanwori, Devon Witherspoon, Josh Jobe and Ty Okada on the field nonstop. Offensively, Anthony Bradford returns from IR, while Emanuel Wilson shoulders the backfield in Jadarian Price’s absence and tight end Nick Kallerup sees a career‑high 26 snaps. The victory sets up a Monday Night showdown against the Chicago Bears in Week 8.
The Chiefs fell 24-3 to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7, and Taylor Swift did not appear at the game. US Weekly says she stayed low‑key—or simply skipped the road matchup, as she’s only attended three Chiefs games this season, all at Arrowhead Stadium (wins vs. Broncos, Colts and Chargers). Travis Kelce tied for the team lead with 44 receiving yards and reached 1,104 career receptions, moving into the top five all‑time list. Meanwhile, Seattle shut down MVP Kenneth Walker III to 36 yards on 14 carries. Kansas City looks to bounce back next week at Denver.
Kansas City Chiefs kicker gave a commencement speech that was misogynistic and homophobic. He's been a lousy kicker since.
After the Chiefs' first loss of the season—a 30‑3 defeat to the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 25—ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler says the team's biggest trade‑deadline need is the wide receiver corps. He urges Kansas City to bring back hamstring‑limited Rashee Rice and even speculates about a reunion with former star Tyreek Hill, whose free‑agent status remains unclear. With defenses now keying on the run, the Chiefs must bolster their passing options before next week's road clash with the Denver Broncos.
The Kansas City Chiefs went into Seattle 5-0 and unfortunately emerged with their first loss of the 2026 campaign. It was a pretty brutal loss, as the Seahawks roughed up the Chiefs, chewing them up and spitting them out.
During Sunday Night Football, NBC analyst Cris Collinsworth’s usual adoration for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes turns into an existential wobble as Kansas City falls 20-3 to defending champion Seattle. Collinsworth repeatedly praises Mahomes’ hustle after a blindside hit and fumble, even noting a bewildered look on the QB’s face, while the Seahawks’ defense dominates. The analyst’s comments highlight the Chiefs’ vulnerability after a 6-11 prior season and Seattle’s resurgence, prompting speculation that the game forced Collinsworth to confront the Chiefs’ decline.
Wide receiver will reportedly be a position to watch for some AFC contenders ahead of the NFL's Nov. 10 trade deadline.
The NFL Trade Deadline deals that would be a dream for football fans if the Chiefs, Bears, VIkings and more would make these trades.