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Concerned about Chiefs’ wide receiver production? More patience is required | Podcast

No AFC team has a better record than the Chiefs at 3-1, and they’re taking a three-game winning streak to Minnesota on Sunday.

But wind doesn’t seem to be in the Chiefs’ sails after a 23-20 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football. Uneven play on both sides marked the triumph, and one position group continues to come under scrutiny, the wide receivers.

On this week’s SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, columnists Sam McDowell and Vahe Gregorian, along with beat writer Jesse Newell, break down the group and how improvements can happen.

Also, the defense continued its mostly stellar play but at times had trouble handling the Jets’ passing game. The Vikings are 1-3 but have had success in the passing game.

Oh, and Patrick Mahomes’ late game-winning scramble? It was supposed to be a pass to Travis Kelce.

Catch it all on SportsBeat KC.

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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