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Nicolas Roesch

Chiefs Check-in: Chiefs are a defensive team

It’s time to admit a weird truth: The Kansas City Chiefs are a defensive football team. It’s weird because they have been synonymous with high-powered offense during the Andy Reid era, and especially during the Patrick Mahomes era. A nine-game sample size is enough proof, however, to safely say that K.C.’s strongest unit is its defense, and it isn’t particularly close.

Here are the latest Chiefs stories on this edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Tuesday, November 7:

Chiefs' defense bringing the heat on opposing QBs

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K.C. ranks second in the NFL in sacks so far this season with 31.

Who impressed, who didn't vs. Dolphins

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Check out our Week 9 stock watch following the Chiefs’ victory over Miami.

Trent McDuffie and Justin Reid are cornerstones of Chiefs' defense

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McDuffie and Reid played every snap for K.C.’s defense against the Dolphins.

Willie Gay Jr. is playing at a high level

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Gay’s impressive 2023 campaign continued against Miami as he was PFF’s highest-graded player for K.C.

Andy Reid ties team record

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Reid is now tied with Hank Stram for the most regular season wins in Chiefs history.

Bryan Cook shows off athleticsism

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Cook reached a top speed of 21.31 miles per hour on his fumble return for a touchdown against the Dolphins.

Quick thinking by Mike Edwards pays off big in win over Miami

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Edwards explained his decision to pitch the ball back to Cook following his fumble recovery, which Cook returned for what would prove to be the game-winning touchdown.

Around the AFC West

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