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Tranquill, 28, is expected to be one of Steve Spagnuolo’s starters. Last season, he recorded 79 tackles, 4 1/2 sacks and two forced fumbles.
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Before the Chiefs' players and coaches begin working to defend their title again, some tough decisions need to be made.
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Another masterful defensive game plan leads KC past the 49ers and gives the man the called Spags a fourth Super Bowl ring as a DC.
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The Chiefs defense stayed disciplined after falling behind 10-0 and did what it's done all season: Give Patrick Mahomes a chance to win.
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Mahomes and the Chiefs won their third title in five years. "Thank God we have Patrick Mahomes," defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo said.
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On the prop bets, we like the Chiefs' Noah Gray to score a touchdown and the 49ers' Christian McCaffrey to go under 90.5 rushing yards.
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Kansas City defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has come up with some masterful game plans and will need another vs. San Francisco.
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One reason the Chiefs are tied for the third-most sacks is because they lead the NFL with the most sacks from players in the secondary.
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Some key on-field returns in Week 14 could have an instant impact on the NFL playoff race. Can other teams find a way to stay in it?
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During their past five games, the Chiefs have been susceptible to running plays and play-action passes from opposing offenses.
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Bolton has started four games this season for Kansas City and logged 28 tackles, an interception and a pass breakup.
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The Chiefs held the Chargers scoreless after halftime. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce had 12 connections for 179 yards and a touchdown.
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In his return, Jones helped the Chiefs keep the Jaguars out of the end zone by recording 1 1/2 sacks and a pass breakup in just 24 snaps.
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A five-year veteran, Tranquill could be the Chiefs’ top linebacker in dime personnel.
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The Chiefs expressed their enthusiastic appreciation with several joyful moments during the ceremony, some planned and others unscripted.
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Ahead of the draft, we identify the top four position needs for the Chiefs to remain top Super Bowl contenders in the AFC.
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The team believes Tranquill can offer more versatility and production as the third starting linebacker next to Nick Bolton and Willie Gay.
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Led by Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs captured their second Vince Lombardi Trophy in four years by rallying from a 10-point deficit.
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Mahomes had two TD tosses to Kadarius Toney and Jerick McKinnon, and rushing for another in the fourth quarter.
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Despite not picking until No. 58 in the 2021 draft, the Chiefs' rookie contributions have been one of this season’s most impressive aspects.
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