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    Nov 22, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Chris Lammons (45) celebrates with linebacker Ben Niemann (56) his interception against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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    How Much Do Special Teams Players Matter to the Chiefs?

    By Austin Johnston and Taylor Witt
    Feb 2, 2020; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (17) runs past San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James (13) in the first quarter in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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    Why You Should Keep an Eye on Mecole Hardman this Sunday

    By Austin Johnston
    Sep 10, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid on the sidelines during the second half against the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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    Andy Reid's Great Awakening

    By Austin Johnston
    Jan 12, 2020; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) hugs Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) after the game between the Chiefs and the Texans in a AFC Divisional Round playoff football game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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    The Greatest Season-Opening Games in Kansas City Chiefs History

    By Austin Johnston
    Jan 12, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Blake Bell (81) and tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrate with fans after Bell s touchdown during the AFC Divisional Round playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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    What Travis Kelce Can Do to Become the Greatest Tight End of All Time

    By Austin Johnston
    Jan 19, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates with tight end Travis Kelce (87) after the AFC Championship Game against the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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    What to Expect from Travis Kelce's Second Half

    By Austin Johnston
    Sep 8, 2019; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Anthony Sherman (42) and head coach Andy Reid (red hat) and quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) wait to enter the field prior to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
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    The Chiefs' Coaching Contingencies in the Time of COVID

    By Austin Johnston
    Jul 29, 2018; St. Joseph, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during training camp at Missouri Western State University. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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    Training Camp Narratives: Where Everything is Made Up, and the Points Don't Matter

    By Austin Johnston
    Jun 7, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes hits a home run during the Big Slick celebrity softball game at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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    Baseball is Back, Just in Time for Football Season

    By Austin Johnston
    Sep 8, 2019; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Anthony Sherman (42) and head coach Andy Reid (red hat) and quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) wait to enter the field prior to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
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    The Chiefs are in Good Hands as the NFL Adapts to COVID-Changed World

    By Austin Johnston
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    The Best Defensive Performances in Chiefs History

    By Austin Johnston
    Oct 16, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) carries the ball against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
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    The Best Running Back Performances in Chiefs History

    By Austin Johnston
    Oct 23, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) and tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrate after Hill's touchdown during the first half against the New Orleans Saints at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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    The Best Receiving Performances in Kansas City Chiefs History

    By Austin Johnston
    Nov 26, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws passes to quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) on the sidelines during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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    The Best Quarterbacking Performances in Chiefs History

    By Austin Johnston
    Jan 19, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) celebrates with the Lamar Hunt Trophy after defeating the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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    Kansas City Chiefs Who Could Be Future Hall of Famers (Part 2)

    By Austin Johnston
    Feb 2, 2020; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) hugs Chiefs head coach Andy Reid (R) on the sidelines against the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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    How Many Current Kansas City Chiefs Are Future Hall of Famers?

    By Austin Johnston
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    Patrick Mahomes and the Power of Knowledge

    By Austin Johnston
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    Patrick Mahomes and the Power of Imagination

    By Austin Johnston
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    Projecting Patrick Mahomes: The Chiefs' QB is Coming for the Record Books

    By Austin Johnston
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    Podcast: Sammy Watkins, the Chiefs' Schedule and Three Entire Drafts

    By Austin Johnston
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    Analytics and revolutions: Why Andy Reid wanted Clyde Edwards-Helaire

    By Austin Johnston
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    Some perspective on Bashaud Breeland's arrest

    By Austin Johnston
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    The Chiefs drafted Clyde Edwards-Helaire, now it's time to eat a tweet

    By Austin Johnston
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    The Kansas City Chiefs vs. the AFC West (Part 2)

    By Austin Johnston
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    The Kansas City Chiefs vs. the AFC West (Part 1)

    By Austin Johnston
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    Podcast: The Chiefs and the show Run It Back

    By Austin Johnston
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    While the NFL ran wild, the Kansas City Chiefs ran it back

    By Austin Johnston
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