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Nicolas Roesch

Chiefs Check-in: Trent McDuffie garnering national recognition

It’s safe to say that second-year cornerback Trent McDuffie is now among the elite at his position. He has become perhaps the most important player on the Kansas City Chiefs’ defense and will be a vital part of the team’s success for the foreseeable future.

A ranking from Pro Football Focus shows that rookie receiver Rashee Rice needs a big boost in targets, and Patrick Mahomes is still racking up passing yards despite being perceived as having a down year.

Those stories and more on this edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Friday, November 10:

Trent McDuffie is having an All-Pro caliber season

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McDuffie was selected to PFF’s midseason All-Pro defensive team.

Mahomes still among statistical leaders

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Despite the struggles of his wide receivers, Mahomes ranks third in the NFL in passing yards.

Chiefs' defense is keeping the offense in games

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The Chiefs have the fifth-highest score differential in the NFL to this point in the season.

Rashee Rice is having a stellar rookie season

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Rice’s 79.4 PFF grade ranks fourth among all rookie wide receivers.

Greatness recognizes greatness

5 Jan 1998: Tight end Tony Gonzalez of the Kansas City Chiefs makes a catch as defensive back Darrien Gordon of the Denver Broncos covers him during a playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Broncos won the game, 14-10. Mandatory

Travis Kelce praised Chiefs legend Tony Gonzalez after breaking the Chiefs’ franchise receiving yardage record this past week.

Around the AFC West

Denver Broncos

Las Vegas Raiders

Los Angeles Chargers

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