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With first half over, who’s been Chiefs’ top defender, newcomer, most improved player?

Nov 5, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany, ; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) forces a fumble by Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) in the second quarter during an NFL International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany, ; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) forces a fumble by Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) in the second quarter during an NFL International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Spo

With the first half of the season behind them, who has been the Chiefs’ top defensive player? Most improved player? Best newcomer?

In this episode of SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, beat writer Jesse Newell and columnists Sam McDowell and Vahe Gregorian break down the first half of the season through those categories.

As you might imagine, the emphasis is on the defense.

Also, we single out a couple of plays from the Chiefs’ most recent game, their victory over the Miami Dolphins in Germany last weekend: one by the Chiefs’ defense and one by the Chiefs’ offense.

Those plays have helped define the Chiefs’ season,

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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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