What’s happening in Chiefs Kingdom?
Trent McDuffie is off to a hot start in 2023 and is establishing himself as one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL. The second-year player is versatile, able to line up on the boundary or in the slot, and is a physical tackler. Another young player is stepping up for K.C. in wide receiver Rashee Rice, who narrowly missed scoring two touchdowns last week.
Those stories and more on this edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Friday, September 29:
Trent McDuffie is having a breakout season
McDuffie is currently the highest-rated cornerback in the NFL per Pro Football Focus.
Rashee Rice emerging as Chiefs' top receiver
Andy Reid shared his thoughts about Rice’s growth within the offense.
Chiefs Wire Podcast
Our Ed Easton Jr. is back with a new episode of the Chiefs Wire Podcast, previewing the Chiefs-Jets matchup with Jets Wire managing editor Billy Riccette.
Eagles’ “tush push” a hot topic this week
Patrick Mahomes weighed in on the Eagles’ infamous and unstoppable “tush push” play.
Around the AFC West
Denver Broncos
- Sean Payton accepted the blame for the Broncos’ embarrassing loss to the Dolphins and promised he “will right the ship”.
Los Angeles Chargers
- Following being a healthy scratch in Week 3, coach Brandon Staley said “All options are open” in regard to cornerback J.C. Jackson.
Las Vegas Raiders
- Defensive end Maxx Crosby is off to a hot start, tied for the most QB pressures in the NFL.
Around the NFL
- Texans’ quarterback C.J. Stroud was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for September.
- The Packers placed starting left tackle David Bakhtiari on injured reserve, which will cost him at least the next four games.
- The XFL and USFL are set to merge together and become the National Spring Football League.
