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Chiefs headlines for Monday, December 2
The Chiefs (11-1) became the first team to clinch a spot in the NFL postseason.
“We’re winning games, but we know we have to get better,” Mahomes said. “We want to go out there and do that and prove that. Our goal over these last few games is to prove the team that we believe we really are is playing like that throughout the playoffs.”
For that to happen, the Chiefs will need stability at one of the sport’s most important positions.
The Raiders (2-10), much like the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, attacked the Chiefs’ biggest weakness: left tackle, the lineman most responsible for protecting Mahomes’ blind side. Wanya Morris, the second-year left tackle who has played the past month with a right knee injury, struggled mightily in pass protection against Chaisson and Crosby.
“As an O-lineman, you’re going to have to play through things,” Morris said. “When Pat is getting hit back there, they’re not going to ask, ‘Oh, what’s wrong with Wanya?’ They’re going to ask, ‘OK, what’s the solution to the problem?’”
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Everyone knew he’d need some time to learn the position, but a redshirt season was not in view for anyone in Chiefs Kingdom.
At this point, the Chiefs are cashing in their chips to have Humphries man the position, who is returning from a torn ACL dating back to last season with the Arizona Cardinals. The free agent has been medically cleared to play once again and the Chiefs made quick work of getting him under contract once it was made public that he was ready to return.
The move to sign Humphries now gives the Chiefs someone to supplant or at least work with Wanya Morris in terms of placement on the depth chart—a veteran who has been around the league for several seasons and is a plus pass blocker who will likely slide in a starter’s role once he’s ready.
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Patrick Peterson, CB
Once among the most feared corners in the game, Patrick Peterson is likely the most recognizable name.
Look, he’s no longer that player—the three-time AP All-Pro and perennial Pro Bowler with the Arizona Cardinals. He’s likely not even the 2022 version who assembled a great season for the Minnesota Vikings.
But, man, isn’t he worth a gamble?
Each of the Baltimore Ravens, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Commanders have a below-average secondary. Both the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs would benefit from upgrading the unit. Injuries are poking holes into other defensive backfields.
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