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Chiefs Check-in: K.C. battling through key injuries

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It’s gut-check time for the Kansas City Chiefs. They have lost three of their last five games and are dealing with some injuries to key starters. If they want the road to the Super Bowl to roll through Kansas City during the postseason yet again, there is little to no room for error throughout the final five weeks of the season.

Here are the top stories on this edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Wednesday, December 6:

Patrick Mahomes nominated for 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year

Photo by David Eulitt-Getty Images
Photo by David Eulitt-Getty Images

The Chiefs have selected Mahomes as their 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee for the second consecutive year.

We could see Bryan Cook again before the end of the year

Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

X-rays came back negative on Cook’s ankle and while he’ll certainly miss some time, it is entirely possible that he will play again before the end of the year.

Jack Cochrane has coaching staff's confidence

AP Photo-David Banks
AP Photo-David Banks

Andy Reid spoke to reporters about how much work Cochrane has put in during practice this season and how impressed the coaching staff was with his performance against the Packers.

Despite loss to Packers, Chiefs had some standout individual performances

Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Check out our eight studs from the Chiefs’ loss to Green Bay this past Sunday.

Best Chiefs player who isn't in the Hall of Fame

Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Check out Chiefs Wire’s selection of which Chief should be in the Hall of Fame by now.

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