How Chiefs got their swagger back in win over Lions, plus Rashee Rice’s return
The Chiefs delivered their best performance of the season by defeating the Detroit Lions on “Sunday Night Football.”
Patrick Mahomes played like an MVP, and we know what looks like. The Chiefs’ defense held the Lions to less than half of their scoring total, and they got a solid performance from a new starter, left tackle Jaylon Moore.
Columnist Sam McDowell and Chiefs insider Pete Sweeney break it down on SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Kansas City Star and KCUR, and look ahead to the long-awaited return of wide receiver Rashee Rice, who comes off his season-opening six-game suspension in time for Sunday’s home game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Also, we discuss the latest developments in the Kansas City stadium story. What does it mean to have a new Jackson County executive?
Check out this week’s podcast.
This story was originally published October 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM.