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SportsBeat KC: Talking cheers and boos from Chiefs’ opening game victory over Texans

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire cores a touchdown on a 27-yard run ahead of Houston Texans linebacker Jacob Martin.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire cores a touchdown on a 27-yard run ahead of Houston Texans linebacker Jacob Martin. The Associated Press

What night at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs gave the 16,000 fans plenty to cheer for in a 34-20 victory over the Houston Texans. And some boos were heard during the pregame statement by players from both teams displaying unity.

Today’s SportsBeat KC originated as a SportBeat Live, a discussion of all things Chiefs, among The Star’s coverage team of Sam McDowell, Vahe Gregorian, Sam McDowell and Sam Mellinger.

The big games by rookies Clyde Edwards-Helaire and L’Jarius Sneed, Patrick Mahomes spreading the wealth in a short passing attack, the overall quality play of the defense and other topics are fair game for the A-team.

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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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