In his 12th NFL season, Hopkins is hoping to capture his first Super Bowl ring with the best team he's yet to play for.

The Chiefs opened the practice window for cornerback Jaylen Watson, who has been out with a broken ankle.

The Chiefs will start backup Carson Wentz at quarterback on Sunday in Denver in a game that means nothing to Kansas City but could mean everything to the Broncos.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday he wasn't ready to reveal whether his starters will play against the Broncos on Sunday until he first talks with his players.

Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes said the Chiefs have never needed a playoff bye quite like they do this season.

Patrick Mahomes threw three touchdown passes and a defense missing Chris Jones thwarted the Steelers.

Mahomes has thrown TDs to three different receivers as the Chiefs take aim at the AFC's top seed.

With the Chiefs on a short week ahead of their Christmas Day game vs. the Steelers, Patrick Mahomes said his injured ankle is in "a lot better place."

Patrick Mahomes fought through a high-ankle sprain and accounted for two touchdowns in a 27-19 win over the Texans on Saturday.

Mahomes seemed to make it clear that his injured ankle won't stop him against the Texans.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will start Saturday's game against the Texans despite a high ankle injury.

The Chiefs will activate wide receiver Hollywood Brown from the injured reserve list and play him in Saturday's game against the Texans unless he has any setbacks, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is preparing to play against the Texans on Saturday, but if his ailing ankle prevents that from happening, coach Andy Reid says he has "full confidence" in backup Carson Wentz.

The Chiefs on Monday waived running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is unsure about his availability for next week's game after suffering an ankle injury. Andy Reid said it wasn't broken, but "it's sore."

Mahomes has been sacked 35 times in 13 games, already more than in any other season of his career.

Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood will practice Friday, a source told ESPN's Adam Teicher. Brown has been out since August with a a sternoclavicular injury.

Count Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes among those who are not exactly thrilled about the NFL forcing the two-time defending Super Bowl champions to play three times over an 11-day span in the coming weeks.

Cornerback Steven Nelson is coming out of retirement to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Chiefs beat the Chargers on a 31-yard field goal as time expired Sunday night, clinching their ninth straight AFC West title in a fashion that has become familiar this season.