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SportsBeat KC: Are we buying this chatter about underdog Chiefs taking down Patriots?

The Chiefs are gaining momentum as an upset pick as they get ready to meet the Patriots in New England.
The Chiefs are gaining momentum as an upset pick as they get ready to meet the Patriots in New England. Star file photo

It’s Chiefs-Patriots weekend, and this is a showdown the Chiefs have thought about since dropping the AFC Championship Game to New England in January.

Young gun quarterback Patrick Mahomes faces six-time Super Bowl championship quarterback Tom Brady. The Patriots have excelled defensively, while the Chiefs have looked better in recent weeks with most of their starters healthy. Herbie Teope, Sam McDowell, Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian joined Blair Kerkhoff in breaking down the game, what to look for, and how the afternoon in Foxborough might unfold on SportsBeat KC presented by Big O Tires.

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Blair Kerkhoff
The Kansas City Star
Blair Kerkhoff has covered sports for The Kansas City Star since 1989. He was elected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
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