Chiefs Check-in: Jamaal Charles eligible for 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

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The Chiefs could get another player inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2024. As far as on the field, Kansas City’s offense is working hard to make improvements and continue to gel, while the defense looks to carry its big momentum over from the first two weeks of the season.

Here are the top stories on this edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Friday, September 22:

Jamaal Charles eligible for Hall of Fame class 2024

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Andy Reid endorsed Charles to be selected for the 2024 NFL Hall of Fame.

There is still plenty of room for improvement for Chiefs' offense

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) looks to pass against Detroit Lions during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.

Patrick Mahomes knows that the offense needs to step up and stay in rhythm for four quarters.

Chiefs' defense not getting too high on itself

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George Karlaftis is happy with how the defense has played through two games but knows it’s not a complete product yet.

Trent McDuffie becoming a leader

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McDuffie is doing his part to keep the defense hungry and fulfill its potential.

Previewing the Bears on the Chiefs Wire podcast

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Our Ed Easton Jr. previews the matchup between the Chiefs and Bears and speaks to Bears Wire assistant editor Brendan Sugrue.

Around the AFC West

Denver Broncos

• Rookie wide receiver Marvin Mimms is off to a hot start for the Broncos.
• Starting safety Justin Simmons did not practice on Thursday.

Las Vegas Raiders

• Raiders Wire identified five key matchups for Raiders-Steelers.
• Paul Gutierrez of ESPN believes Josh Jacobs will get back to his All-Pro form soon.

Los Angeles Chargers

• Chargers Wire gave some reasons for optimism for L.A. when it faces the Vikings on Sunday.

Around the NFL

• The 49ers handily defeated the New York Giants 30-12 on Thursday Night Football.
• Cowboys’ cornerback Trevon Diggs will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn ACL during practice on Thursday.
• Former Chiefs offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif has retired.
• Nine-year veteran linebacker Christian Kirksey has also retired.
• Panthers’ quarterback Andy Dalton is expected to start for the injured Bryce Young on Sunday.