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SportsBeat KC podcast: A Chiefs offense without highlight reel plays & fast food faves

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has a defense that’s ahead of the game this year.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has a defense that’s ahead of the game this year. tljungblad@kcstar.com

Today’s SportsBeat KC podcast originated as a video program on Thursday, when beat writers Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell joined columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian in breaking down the Chiefs’ opening game victory and looking ahead to Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Also, we talked about operating the Chiefs offense without big plays, having a defense that’s ahead of the pace compared to last year’s unit, injury updates, and the opponent the following week — the Baltimore Ravens.

Plus we took questions and comments from the audience. And the A-Team revealed its favorite fast food items and highway stops.

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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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