What’s happening in Chiefs Kingdom?
The Chiefs’ wide receiver room seems refocused and ready to show it can produce. Andy Reid will look to move to 4-0 all-time against his protege Doug Pederson, but the Jaguars could make a huge statement by beating K.C. and moving to 2-0.
Here are the top stories on this edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Friday, September 15.
Listen to our Jaguars Week 2 preview on the Chiefs Wire podcast
Our Ed Easton Jr. previews Chiefs-Jags with Jaguars Wire contributor Kyle Bumpers. He also had a sit down with DIRECTV’s Kelly Jo Sands.
NFL editors share their best bets for Week 2
Editors across the NFL Wire network compiled their best bets for Week 2.
Patrick Mahomes not worried about other teams
Mahomes isn’t focused on other AFC contenders winning or losing.
Mahomes weighs in on turf vs. grass debate
Mahomes believes playing on grass is safer than playing on turf, and research data backs it up.
No cheeseburger is safe around Andy Reid
Mahomes joked that he has to hide his chicken nuggets and cheeseburgers from Reid.
Doug Pederson influenced by Reid
Reid has noticed things that Pederson has taken from him from their days of coaching together.
Chiefs' team leaders keeping Kadarius Toney focused
Toney talked about the advice he received from Mahomes and Reid after his rough Week 1 outing.
Chris Jones back on the practice field
Jones reflected on his decision to hold out and looks forward to having a strong season.
Around the AFC West
- After missing Week 1 with a hamstring injury, Broncos’ receiver Jerry Jeudy practiced in full on Thursday.
- Raiders’ receiver Davante Adams returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday’s practice with a foot injury.
- Chargers running back Austin Ekeler and defensive end Joey Bosa did not practice on Thursday.
Around the NFL
- The Eagles defeated the Vikings 34-28 on Thursday Night Football.
- The Rams elevated quarterback Brett Rypien from their practice squad to the 53-man roster.
- Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward had surgery on his torn groin on Thursday and will miss about eight weeks.
- Jets’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers posted a thank-you message on Instagram as he recovers from a torn Achilles.
