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Is Chiefs haunted playoff past over forever...or just a week? Jan 14, 2020

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AFC Championship Game week is here with the Chiefs taking on the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. The Chiefs seek to end a 50-year drought of reaching the Super Bowl, and we ask, did last weekend’s wild victory over the Houston Texans, where the Chiefs erased a 24-point deficit to win by 20, make bad playoff karma a thing of the past? Star columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian weigh in.

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AFC Championship Game preview: Five things to know about the Tennessee Titans

Chiefs history comeback isn’t enough now

With three touchdown catches, Travis Kelce played a huge part in Chiefs’ record comeback

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The craziest victory in Chiefs playoff history keeps hope alive Jan 13, 2020

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The craziest Chiefs playoff victory? It has to be. Trailing 24-0 in the second quarter, the Chiefs rallied back for a 51-31 victory over the Houston Texans in an AFC Divisional Round game at Arrowhead Stadium. Patrick Mahomes was spectacular with five touchdown pass, three to Travis Kelce and the defense came up big. It’s on to the AFC Championship Game for the second straight year and a meeting with the Tennessee Titans. We’ll have you covered all week on SportsBeat KC.

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“Let’s do something special:” A Patrick Mahomes speech spark Chiefs’ big comeback

Chiefs historic comeback isn’t enough now

Chiefs safety Sorensen personifies what enabled the Chiefs to come back, beat Texans

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KU-Baylor in mega matchup and why isn’t Eric Bieniemy a head coach? Jan 10, 2020

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It’s not all Chiefs playoff talk this week, not when the nation’s third and fourth ranked college basketball teams meet. That happens in Lawrence on Saturday when No. 3 Kansas takes on fourth-ranked Baylor. Jesse Newell breaks down the Big 12 mega matchup. Also, the Chiefs coverage A-team gets tackles the topic of Eric Bieniemy who apparently will not get an NFL coaching job this year. We ask why, and try to provide an answer.

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The two words Bill Self used to spark his team...After KU’s first plan didn’t work

Chiefs’ Eric Bieniemy is ready for an NFL head coaching job, now more than ever before

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These are the stories when Chiefs meet Texans in AFC playoff Jan 09, 2020

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Get a preview of The Star’s special section in Sunday’s print editions and currently on the kansascity.com website from columnists Vahe Gregorian, Sam Mellinger and beat writers Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell. They talked about the stories - Patrick Mahomes flying under the radar, a Royals championship feeling for the Chiefs, getting to know Chris Jones and the importance of secondary play - that help define the team’s playoff push.

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Chiefs’ Eric Bieniemy is ready for an NFL head coaching job, now more than ever before

“Like flying bullets:” A year later, Chiefs are better prepared for speed of playoffs

“Spectacular:” Former Chiefs photographer recalls covering the Super Bowl

Chiefs are a heavy betting favorite against the Texans. Uh oh

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Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid on advantage of playoff experience Jan 08, 2020

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It’s a different Chiefs team that will take the field than the one that started the playoffs a year ago. For one thing, Patrick Mahomes has a year of postseason experience under his belt. He and Chiefs Coach Andy Reid spoke to the advantage of having been there, done that and many other topics that are part of the SportsBeat KC podcast.

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Chiefs-Texans prediction: Great QB battle will go to the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes

These were seven of the Chiefs most electrifying plays from the 2019 season

Chiefs-Texans players to watch: Look beyond the stars for possible difference-makers

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Can the Chiefs handle Deshaun Watson, JJ Watts, Texans? Jan 07, 2020

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So, what about these Houston Texans, the Chiefs playoff opponent on Sunday? They’ve already won at Arrowhead Stadium this season and now Deshaun Watson, JJ Watt and company look to pull off the upset in the AFC Divisional Round. Aaron Reiss, a former Star reporter who now covers the Texans, provides the latest on Houston. Later, we’ll hear from Texans Coach Bill O’Brien, who spoke with media members who regularly cover the Chiefs.

Mellinger MInutes: How the Chiefs might exploit the Texans, a bit about the Royals and more

This Chiefs-Texans game will be different than the first. Here are five reasons why

Everybody will practice: Chiefs in good shape ahead of playoff game vs. Texans

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Playoff week and rematch with Deshaun Watson arrives for Chiefs Jan 06, 2020

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Patrick Mahomes vs. Deshaun Watson in the AFC Divisional Round is the featured matchup when the Chiefs play host to the Texans on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. The Texans hope muscle memory kicks in. They defeated the Chiefs 31-24 in Kansas City in Week 6. Star columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian and beat writers Herbie Teople and Sam McDowell speak to the impact of that game on this one.

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Sam Mellinger: Chiefs lose 31-24 at home to Houston Texans, insta-reaction!

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes is part of the changing of the guard in AFC playoffs

Five things to know about Chiefs’ playoff opponent: Houston Texans

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Big 12, SEC hoop play opens with challenges for KU, K-State, Mizzou Jan 03, 2020

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Conference basketball season has arrived in the Big 12 and SEC and Kansas, Kansas State and Missouri all face difficult challenges in their openers. Beat writers Jesse Newell, Kellis Robinett and Souichi Terada break down their teams and look ahead to league play while taking a quick look back at the previous decade.

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What are KU basketball’s odds to win the Big 12? Here’s what two projection sites say

K-State Q&A: Chris Klieman’s first four-star recruit, Liberty Bowl, Big 12 basketball

Missouri’s depth adds layer of strength as SEC hoops opener at Kentucky approaches

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Who would the Chiefs like to see in the Divisional Round? Jan 02, 2020

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Like their fans, the Chiefs will be watching the AFC Wild Card round playoff games on Saturday. The playoffs start the following week for the Chiefs. Which opponent would provide the best matchup among the Patriots, Texans or Bills. Star columnist Sam Mellinger and beat writers Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell discuss that and other Chiefs topics on a SportsBeat KC podcast that originated as a Facebook Live. Also, if you can take a former Chiefs player from the 2010s and add him to the current roster, who would that be?

The three priorities that guided Chiefs GM Brett Veach in making a good situation even better

Snap counts vs. Chargers: Thronhill’s injury increases Watts’ playing time

Panthers, Giants ask to interview Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy for head coaching jobs

Is Arrowhead jinxed? Chiefs struggles in playoffs lead some to wonder

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Chatting Chiefs with Patrick Mahomes, David Koechner, Rob Riggle Jan 01, 2020

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Chiefs are the first topic of 2020. Patrick Mahomes met the media this week and discussed the team’s approach to the playoff bye week among other topics. Later, a couple of huge Chiefs fans, actors David Koechner and Rob Riggle chatted with Vahe Gregorian and Blair Kerkhoff about their fandom and the Big Slick events that benefit Children’s Mercy Hospital. Big Slick returns to Kansas City for the 11th time in June.

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