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Chiefs TE Noah Gray comments on the short turnaround on games: ‘We’re looking forward to it’

Kansas City #Chiefs TE Noah Gray comments on the short turnaround on games: ‘We’re looking forward to it’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray had another productive game last Sunday in the team’s victory over the Cleveland Browns. During Tuesday’s press conference, he shared his thoughts on how Kansas City’s unique schedule of games affects player rest.

“Yeah. I mean, it’s super important. Rest is super important. Sleep is super important. So just some of those things that we got to be extra cognizant of, you know, during this time. But it’s gonna be a lot of fun.” said Gray. “Nothing like playing ball on Christmas. So, you know, every single day that we have the opportunity to come out here and play, regardless of the circumstances, fun, and we’re looking forward to it.”

The Chiefs will play on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium against the Houston Texans and then head on the road for a Christmas Day game with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday.

During the Week 15 win, in the last five minutes of the first half, Patrick Mahomes connected with an open Gray in the back of the end zone for a six-yard score. It marked his fifth touchdown of the season, a new single-season career high, and his fifth touchdown in as many weeks. Gray finished the victory in Cleveland with two catches for 21 yards.

Dolphins vs. Browns taken out of Sunday Night Football slot in Week 17

The Dolphins and Browns both made the playoffs with 11-6 records last season. Their Week 17 matchup has much less shine.

The Miami Dolphins won’t be in primetime in Week 17 after all.

A road game against the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 29 was officially moved by the NFL from an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff to 4:05 p.m. ET. Instead, it’s the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders who will play under the lights on Sunday night.

Last season, both the Dolphins and Browns were playoff teams, that each earned a wild card berth with an 11-6 record. This year, Miami’s postseason hopes are circling the drain after the team fell to 6-8 on the year with a loss on Sunday. Cleveland is already eliminated at 3-11.

Washington and Atlanta are battling for the last wild card spots in the NFC this season with 9-5 and 7-7 records, respectively.

The Dolphins played four primetime games earlier this season and won just one of them. The first was a 31-10 loss at home to the Buffalo Bills on a Thursday night. Two weeks later, with Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve, the Dolphins lost 31-12 to the Tennessee Titans on a Monday night.

More recently, the Dolphins beat the Los Angeles Rams on a Monday night, 23-15, and Miami lost to the Green Bay Packers, 30-17, on Thanksgiving evening.

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Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie reflects on first career interception: ‘A lot of emotions’

Kansas City #Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie reflects on first career interception: ‘A lot of emotions’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie had plenty to smile about after the Week 15 victory over the Cleveland Browns. After almost two full seasons, McDuffie collected his first career interception to help seal the latest win.

“Man, it has truly been a blessing. Coming into this week, we knew we had a good shot at getting some turnovers, and it truly was the right place, right time,” said McDuffie during his postgame press conference. “I was in man-to-man, and the funny thing is, for whatever reason, I somehow glanced up at the jumbotron because of a scramble drill. I saw him launch it, and I knew I had to turn around and catch the ball.”

Since the Chiefs drafted him in 2022, McDuffie has been praised for his fantastic coverage. The only lingering knock on him is not having an NFL interception on his resume. He didn’t play it down when describing the moment after the game.

“Special. I mean there is a lot of emotions. One, we did it; I mean, it took me two and a half years to get one. Two, the time of when I did it.” said McDuffie. “They were driving up the field and they were trying to get back into the game. They were putting together pretty good drives. So being able to get that pick and kind of stop that momentum, for me, is huge.”

The intercepted ball will have a valued spot in the home of the former Washington Huskies standout.

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“I mean, I have to do something with it. I saw it was grabbed after for me, but I have not seen it yet,” said McDuffie. “Once I get that football, it will be with me all day, and I will be sleeping with it tonight.”

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes reveals ankle status after victory over Browns: ‘Tried to bounce back’

Kansas City #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes reveals ankle status after victory over the Cleveland #Browns: ‘Tried to bounce back’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs won their matchup with the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, but it came at a cost health-wise. Patrick Mahomes left the game early due to a right ankle injury, making many concerned about the star quarterback’s status for next Saturday’s game.

“Tried to bounce back up, but obviously it hurt a little bit,” Mahomes told reporters during his postgame press conference. “Now we’ll just get after the rehab part of it and try to get ready for next week.”

Mahomes fought through a physical game against the Browns, completing 19 passes for 159 yards and two touchdowns. He injured his ankle earlier in the season during an overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers without missing time, but the same bounceback isn’t guaranteed this time around.

“Every injury’s different; you know what you have to do to get back,” said Mahomes. “That’s the most important thing. Now we just get back to the rehab part, the treatment part, and try to get ourselves ready on a short week against a good football team.”

The Chiefs return to action on a short week against the Houston Texans this Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium. Afterward, they will face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day.

Inactives for Chiefs vs. Browns, Week 15

Here are the players who will be inactive during the #Chiefs vs. #Browns Week 15 game | From @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns released their list of inactive players before their Week 15 matchup.

Here are the inactive players for the Chiefs:

  • OT CJ Hanson
  • OT D.J. Humphries
  • OT Ethan Driskell
  • DT Marlon Tuipulotu
  • RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
  • DE Malik Herring
  • DE Josh Uche

Here is the inactive list for the Browns:

  • QB Bailey Zappe (3QB)
  • K Dustin Hopkins
  • WR Cedric Tillman
  • RB D’Onta Foreman
  • CB Chigozie Anusiem
  • TE David Njoku
  • DE James Houston

Chiefs DT Chris Jones shares his thoughts on Myles Garrett’s impact: ‘Hope he has no success’

Kansas City #Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones shares his thoughts on Myles Garrett’s impact: ‘Hope he has no success’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro Chris Jones spoke with reporters on Thursday about his counterpart on the Cleveland Browns, Myles Garrett. He shared his thoughts on Garrett’s success and hopes he doesn’t replicate that against the Chiefs offense on Sunday.

“Myles (Garrett) is amazing. (He) won Defensive Player of the Year last year, was well deserved, and has a lot of respect for his game,” said Jones. “Yeah, I have much respect for him and hope he has no success against us.”

Garrett is tied for second in the league in sacks with eleven and has three forced fumbles, maintaining his dominance as the top defensive end.

“Anytime you get on the field as a competitor,” said Jones. “You want to outdo anyone you get on the field with a few competitors. So I think that aspect speaks for itself. But I happen to hope he has no success.”

Jones hasn’t had many sacks this season due to constant double teams, but he has created opportunities for teammates. On Sunday, Garrett’s presence on the other sidelines could fuel the star defensive lineman in Cleveland.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes shares his thoughts on the Browns’ defense: ‘A great challenge’

Kansas City #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes shares his thoughts on the Cleveland #Browns’ defense: ‘A great challenge’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has faced pressure in the pocket throughout the season and has fallen victim to numerous sacks. This Sunday, he faces another aggressive defense with pass-rushing superstar Myles Garrett and the Cleveland Browns.

Mahomes shared his thoughts on Garrett and the Browns defense during Wednesday’s conversation with reporters in his weekly press conference.

“I think you have to prepare for it as an entire offense. You have to give him (Browns DE Myles Garrett) different looks. You can’t let him just pass rush over and over again. I mean, he’s – he won Defensive Player of the Year for a reason, man.” said Mahomes. “He’s going to win a lot of those matchups, and so we’ll throw him changeups, we’ll throw him different pitches that he can hopefully keep his mind racing, but at the end of the day, he’s going to make plays happen. When he starts to win reps or win certain plays, you have to not make them negative plays, get rid of the football, even if that’s throwing it away, and live to play another play.”

Garrett has gotten plenty of attention from offenses over the years for understandable reasons as he continues his torrid play. His teammates on defense have earned a reputation for great play over the years, and Mahomes was sure to highlight them as well.

“They have a lot of great players, I think. You look at the cornerback position in (Browns CB) Denzel Ward – the linebacker position, they’re flying around – safeties, same as well, and then obviously the defensive line. Then, (Browns Defensive Coordinator) Coach (Jim) Schwartz does a great job of mixing up coverages (and) bringing pressure when it’s necessary and then dropping into zone and man coverage when it’s necessary.” said Mahomes. “It’s a really good team. I mean, they were – last year, they have a lot of the same players from last year’s defense that was like number one in the league. It’s a great team with a lot of pride that’s going to be coming (and) playing hard, especially at home, and we understand that it’s going to be a great challenge. We’re going to have to play our best football to win.”

The Chiefs will play another hungry team on the road, trying to pull off an upset and salvage a disappointing season. A game of this nature occurred a few weeks ago against the Carolina Panthers and Las Vegas Raiders as each contest came down to the final play.

Chiefs LB Nick Bolton evaluates Browns standout player: ‘A Hall of Fame running back’

Kansas City #Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton evaluates Browns Nick Chubb: ‘A Hall of Fame running back’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs enter a potential trap game on their way to the postseason with this Sunday’s matchup with the Cleveland Browns. Records are thrown out the window late in the season, especially with teams hoping to play spoiler to end the season.

Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton shared his thoughts on one of the Browns’ best players, Nick Chubb, as a key player to watch for the defense.

“I think early, when he first came back, trying to feel it out, man,” said Bolton. “Now he’s trying to get his footing a little bit. You can kind of tell his cuts, his vision, and all those things are still there. I think before he got hurt, he was on the way to being a Hall of Fame running back. Injuries kind of held him back a little bit, man, but you can still see those great things that he has with the ball in his hands.”

Last season, in a Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chubb suffered a serious injury to a knee he had previously injured in 2015 and was carted off the field. He missed the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a torn MCL and a damaged ACL. Chubb made his 2024 season debut on October 20th, at home against the Cincinnati Bengals, scoring a rushing touchdown in his first game in 398 days.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes comments on unique playing schedule: ‘It’s not a good feeling’

Kansas City #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes comments on unique playing schedule: ‘It’s not a good feeling’ | @EdEastonJr

The journey to a possible three-peat approaches its most strenuous period, beginning this Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. The Kansas City Chiefs will face the unenviable task of playing three games in a short time frame, including Christmas Day.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes isn’t too thrilled about the situation, as he told reporters on Wednesday during his press conference.

“It’s not a good feeling,” said Mahomes. “You never want to play this amount of games in this short of time. It’s not great for your body. But at the end of the day, it’s your job, your profession; you have to come to work and do it.”

The Chiefs will return home to play the Houston Texans in Week 16 on Saturday, followed by the Christmas Day game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday.

“All you can do is focus on the game. The practice you have that day, I try to prepare my body all year long for this stretch,” said Mahomes. “That’s tailoring my workouts, tailoring how you practice and prepare, and the coaches do a great job of taking care of us on the practice field. We practice as hard as anybody, but they know how to dial it back when needed.”

The Chiefs control their destiny with the opportunity to clinch home field and a bye in the postseason as they battle the harsh playing conditions.

Previewing Chiefs’ Week 15 game vs. Browns on Chiefs Wire Podcast

On the latest episode of @TheChiefsWire podcast: @EdEastonJr’s chats w/ Mark McMillian and Doug Pederson #KCvsCLE

We’re back with an all-new episode of the Chiefs Wire podcast! This week, we’re previewing the Kansas City Chiefs Week 15 matchup with the Cleveland Browns.

Senior Writer Ed Easton Jr. spoke to one of the unsung heroes of Kansas City’s swarming secondaries in the 1990s, former Chiefs cornerback Mark McMillian. He opened up about his ‘Grill’n McMillian’ franchise, the ‘Mighty Mouse’ nickname he earned in the NFL, and the experience he had working under Gordon Ramsay on ‘Next Level Chef.’

We check in with this past week’s press conferences, featuring comments from head coach Andy Reid and owner Clark Hunt reflecting on the team’s ninth consecutive AFC West division title. Lastly, Easton Jr. spoke to Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson about Andy Reid becoming the league’s oldest coach and how he impacted his career.

The latest episode of the Chiefs Wire Podcast will inform listeners about all developments in the team’s game plan ahead of their matchup against the Cleveland Browns following their AFC West clinching victory in Week 14. We also learn more about McMillian’s time in the 1990s Kansas City secondary and former Browns quarterback Pederson’s thoughts on Reid’s golf game.

Check out the link below to get your fill of Chiefs talk ahead of Sunday’s kickoff: