Chiefs Check-in: Chiefs could be down another superstar vs. Lions
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What’s happening in Chiefs Kingdom?
Having dealt with the Chris Jones holdout and multiple key injuries, Kansas City has, unfortunately, gotten used to overcoming obstacles over the last few months. Now it has a new one to deal with, as All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce may not be available to play in the NFL’s season opener on Thursday.
Check out that story and more on this edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Wednesday, September 6:
Travis Kelce suffers knee injury during practice
Kelce hyperextended his knee during practice on Tuesday. His availability for Thursday night’s opener is uncertain, but the good news is that it doesn’t appear it will be a long-term injury.
The K.C. defense has much respect for the Lions' passing game
Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo spoke to the media about how he plans to attack the potent Detroit passing game.
Chiefs striving to improve their punt return game
Our Wesley Roesch continues his special teams preview series with the punt return unit.
Punt coverage remains a stength for Chiefs' special teams
Roesch also detailed Kansas City’s punt coverage subunit.
Richie James' versatility paying dividends
Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy had plenty of good things to say about the newest Chiefs’ wide receiver.
A new Chiefs shoe is available for purchase
Every NFL team has a fatal flaw
The NFL Wire editors examined all 32 NFL team’s biggest weaknesses for the 2023 season.
Willie Gay Jr. brings the energy
Watch this entertaining clip of Gay being mic’d up during training camp.
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