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Chiefs holding themselves to higher standard this season

The Kansas City Chiefs were nearly three-touchdown favorites against the New York Jets on Sunday, and they figure to be considerable favorites when the Carolina Panthers visit Arro...

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mahomes throws 5 TD passes as Chiefs romp past Jets, 35-9

Patrick Mahomes threw for 416 yards and five touchdowns, the Kansas City defense shut down Sam Darnold and the inept Jets offense and the Chiefs romped to a 35-9 victory over winle...

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos clear RB Lindsay in return from concussion

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay has cleared concussion protocol and will play against the Los Angeles Chargers

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Khalen Saunders, Sammy Watkins among Chiefs inactives against Jets The Chiefs will be without a few key players as they host the visiting Jets. The list of inactive players for the Kansas City Chiefs was jus...

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Won't suit up Sunday Watkins (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Watkins has made no appreciable progress through his hamstring injury, sitting out practice this week before the Chiefs ruled him out for a third consecutive game. In his absence, he'll yield reps to Demarcus Robinson and Mecole Hardman alongside starting wide receiver Tyreek Hill.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Thursday Watkins (hamstring) won't practice Thursday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Impact Watkins looks iffy, at best, for Sunday's game against the Jets. If he remains sidelined this weekend, added Week 8 opportunities will be available for Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson.

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' Kelce continues to evolve into all-around tight end

Travis Kelce had just three catches for 31 yards last week, yet he had every bit the profound impact on the Kansas City Chiefs’ blowout win over the Denver Broncos that he had the...

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't practice Wednesday Coach Andy Reid said that Watkins (hamstring) won't participate in practice Wednesday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Watkins has missed two straight games due to his hamstring injury, and he'll almost certainly need to resume practicing ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Jets for any chance of suiting up in the contest. Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson will benefit from added target opportunities again if Watkins misses another contest.

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bell fits seamlessly in Chiefs' offense in rout of Broncos

There was never a question that Brett Veach, one of the most aggressive general managers in the NFL, would pursue two-time All-Pro running back Le’Veon Bell to join the Kansas City...

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Several Raiders active against Bucs after time on COVID list

Las Vegas starting offensive linemen Kolton Miller, Denzelle Good, Rodney Hudson and Gabe Jackson are active for the Raiders against Tampa Bay after spending time on the COVID-19 l...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Week 7 Watkins (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact With Watkins unavailable this weekend, added snaps and passing targets alongside Tyreek Hill on Sunday will be available for Demarcus Robinson, as well as Mecole Hardman and Byron Pringle.

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Week 7 Chiefs head coach Andy Reid admitted Friday that Watkins (hamstring) will most likely be out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Impact Watkins was unable to get on the practice field Wednesday through Friday, making it little surprise that he's trending toward a second straight absence. Later Friday, the Chiefs will release their final Week 7 injury report, which will clarified whether Watkins is listed as doubtful for the contest or officially ruled out ahead of the weekend. While Watkins was sidelined for the Week 6 win over the Bills, Demarcus Robinson was the main beneficiary, as he played a season-high 95 percent of the offensive snaps and finished with a team-high 69 yards on five receptions.

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs quarterback Mahomes continues to progress with time

The regression was almost inevitable after Patrick Mahomes put up record-setting numbers during his first season as the Kansas City Chiefs’ starting quarterback, highlighted by nea...

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another missed practice Watkins (hamstring) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Watkins will need to get back back on the field Friday in some capacity in order to have a chance to play Sunday against the Broncos. If he ends up ruled out by the Chiefs, added Week 7 opportunities alongside Tyreek Hill will be available for Demarcus Robinson, as well as Mecole Hardman and Byron Pringle.

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Watkins (hamstring) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Watkins hasn't practiced since suffering this injury during a Week 5 loss to the Raiders. If he's unable to practice by the end of the week, Watkins likely will sit out a second straight game Sunday in Denver. Demarcus Robinson saw the largest uptick in targets and played nearly every offensive snap with Watkins out of the picture Week 6, although Mecole Hardman should be in the running for more tread as well if Watkins sits out.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Le'Veon Bell ready to roll with Chiefs for first time

Le’Veon Bell once carried the ball a league-leading 321 times in a single season for the Pittsburgh Steelers

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs, Edwards-Helaire run away with 26-17 win over Bills

Clyde Edwards-Helaire showed new teammate Le’Veon Bell and the rest of the NFL how dominant the Kansas City Chiefs’ running attack is already

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bills welcome back White, Brown for game against Chiefs

The Buffalo Bills welcomed back starting cornerback Tre’Davious White for their game against the Kansas City Chiefs

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injured Sammy Watkins won't get revenge game vs. Bills, but remains better without Buffalo Watkins nearly tumbled out of the NFL while with the Bills. His resurrection provides another example of how getting out of upstate New York...

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Unsurprisingly ruled out Watkins (hamstring) was ruled out Saturday ahead of Monday's contest against the Bills.

Impact No surprise here considering Watkins was unable to practice all week. Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson figure to see the biggest boost in terms of offensive snaps, though the former continues to present the best-case scenario for fantasy managers, provided the Chiefs put more of a priority of getting the ball in Hardman's hands (just seven targets over the last two weeks).

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sammy Watkins could return by Chiefs-Jets in Week 8 The Chiefs have decided against placing Sammy Watkins on injured reserve. The Kansas City Chiefs have decided against placing wide receiver...

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Two high-flying offenses meet as Bills set to host Chiefs

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen isn't sure whether he can throw a football farther than Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Absent from practice Watkins (hamstring) won't participate in Thursday's practice, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watkins' absence from the Chiefs' first practice of Week 6 doesn't come as a surprise after he injured his hamstring in last Sunday's loss to the Raiders. According to Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com, the Chiefs aren't expected to place Watkins on injured reserve, but the wideout looks on track to miss "a couple weeks" with the hamstring issue, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Kansas City hasn't officially ruled Watkins out for Monday's game against the Bills, but he can probably be viewed as doubtful at this juncture.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Mattison, Fulgham

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add for Week 6 include running back Alexander Mattison of Minnesota and wide receivers Chase Claypool of Pittsburgh and Travis Fulgham of Philadelphia

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Troubling Sammy Watkins Injury News Has Come at the Wrong Time Adding insult to injury in the Kansas City Chiefs' Week 5 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, wide receiver Sammy Watkins went down with a hamstr...

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM