While it’s typically because of something related to his fiancée Taylor Swift or because a sound bite from his “New Heights” podcast, this time it was because Kelce came unglued, and head coach Andy Reid was on the receiving end of his tantrum.
During the Chiefs’ 22-9 Week 3 win over the New York Giants on “Sunday Night Football,” a visibly upset Kelce stormed back to the sideline after a missed field goal and purposely chest-bumped the 67-year-old Reid as the two shouted at each other for a few moments.
Reid downplayed the severity of the incident after the game, telling reporters he had no issue with Kelce’s fiery actions.
“He’s a passionate guy and I love that part,” Reid said, via KC Sports Network. “I’ve been through a lot of things with him, so that’s all part of it. I love that he loves to play the game. That’s what I love.”
While fans have heard Reid’s side of things, Kelce cleared the air on the incident on Friday during an interview with Sam McDowell of the Kansas City Star.
“What Andy made of it — I love that guy, man,” Kelce said. “There’s nothing outside of this building that’s going to make me feel any different way. We know exactly each other’s intentions. I think what Coach Reid does best is he challenges guys to be at their best, and I love that about him. It definitely helped me take my game to another level that game.”
Sunday’s game wasn’t the first time Kelce and Reid have gotten into it on the sidelines during a game.
Kelce famously went viral two seasons ago for getting into another heated confrontation with Reid during Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers. During that instance, Kelce grabbed Reid by the arm and shouted at him for a few seconds before cooler heads prevailed.
Reid told reporters after that game — a 25-22 overtime victory — that he also had no issue with Kelce’s outburst because it came from a place of passion.
Behind the Kansas City Chiefs’ championship success lies an unexpected ingredient: The culinary expertise of senior executive chef Erin Wishon, who has been nourishing the team for 15 seasons with protein-rich, savory dishes that power players and staff alike.
“To make a winner, it takes literally everybody doing their best every day,” Wishon said.
Wishon and her culinary team race against the clock daily, preparing three protein-packed meals that feed nearly 300 people, from star players and coaches to facility staff. The cafeteria serves as a unifying hub where everyone from starting quarterbacks to security guards gather for meals.
“We have one person that’ll come in and grab all the chicken before we actually open,” Wishon said.
Chiefs president Mark Donovan loves the communal dining experience reinforces the organization’s family culture.
“I think one of the things that makes us successful as an organization is our culture,” Donovan said. “And one of the keys to our culture is the family atmosphere, the opportunity to have breakfast and have Patrick [Mahomes] walk by or Travis [Kelce] walk by or head coach, Andy Reid. So for our staff, it’s part of that reinforcement that you’re part of the family.”
How the Chiefs’ chef finds inspiration
Wishon’s culinary inspiration comes from various sources, including cookbooks and social media platforms like TikTok. She recently created “koolickles”— a combination of Kool Aid and pickles — for the team after discovering the recipe online.
“Part of what we do is provide the entertainment, the break in their day, especially coaches who are working 24/7,” Wishon said.
The chef’s passion for food began early in life, sparked by dining experiences with her grandfather. Her culinary awakening came with an unusual first bite of escargot.
Her improvisational cooking style developed during childhood, when her mother would get frustrated because Wishon “just couldn’t follow a recipe to save my life.”
“Always, always improvise,” she said of her cooking approach.
Wishon’s responsibilities extend beyond regular meal service. Her team also prepares post-game buffets for players and their guests, including high-profile visitors like Taylor Swift, Kelce’s fiancé.
“So to see somebody come through and be that intentional and kind and to greet people, she doesn’t have to do that. So I just think it really speaks volumes,” Wishon said of Swift’s interactions with staff.
The Chiefs’ three Super Bowl victories in the past five years reflect the organization’s commitment to excellence at every level. Donovan recognized this dedication by presenting championship rings to all staff members, including Wishon.
“I’m so appreciative. They did not have to gift that. And I thought it was just so kind,” Wishon said of receiving her championship ring. “I’ve joked before that I need brass knuckles. So one more!”
Erin Wishon, senior executive chef for the Kansas City Chiefs, has spent 15 seasons cooking for players, coaches, and staff. She shows “CBS Mornings” how her meals help fuel one of the NFL’s most successful franchises.
The Kansas City Chiefs overcame some sloppy play to pick up their first win of the season against the New York Giants on Sunday night, 22-9.
The Chiefs seemed incredibly stagnant in the first half. Kansas City was having a tough time figuring out the Giants’ defense and several players were dropping some key passes. It all changed in the second half as Patrick Mahomes found a rhythm and holes in the Giants’ secondary.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws as New York Giants outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Mahomes found Tyquan Thornton for a 5-yard touchdown in the third quarter to give the Chiefs a 10-point cushion against the Giants. After New York narrowed the deficit to seven points, Mahomes needed to make a play to get Kansas City back on the board.
He found Thornton again for a 33-yard pass to the 1-yard line. Thornton made an acrobatic play, which set up running back Kareem Hunt for a touchdown from the goal line.
Travis Kelce’s own frustrations boiled over in the first half. As he walked off the field following a drive in the second quarter, he and Andy Reid appeared to have words with each other. He refocused his efforts in the second half and had a key third down catch on the team’s touchdown drive in the third quarter.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (80) is congratulated by teammates Travis Kelce, left, and JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.(AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Kansas City held strong even as Russell Wilson guided the team down the field late in the fourth quarter. The defense frustrated the veteran quarterback enough to look like a shade of himself from last week.
Mahomes finished 22-of-37 with 224 passing yards and a lone touchdown pass. Thornton led the Chiefs with five catches for 71 yards and the score. Kelce had four catches for 26 yards.
The Chiefs’ defense held Wilson to 160 passing yards. He was sacked twice.
Giants rookie Cam Skattebo may have been the only bright spot for the Giants. He had 60 rushing yards on 10 carries and a touchdown. He also led the team with six catches for 61 yards.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (6) breaks up a pass intended for New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1)during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The Philadelphia Eagles’ 2025 season has gotten off to a perfect start: sending the rival Dallas Cowboys home with a loss in Week 1 and leaving Arrowhead Stadium with a gutsy win in Week 2. While the Birds are flawless on paper, leading the NFC East with a 2–0 record, their victories haven’t been all that convincing.
So far, the Eagles’ offense has been underwhelming. Following a marvelous first-half performance against the Cowboys, it’s been difficult to advance the ball down the field. They ranked 30th in second-half expected points added per play (EPA/play) in Week 1 and 22nd overall in Week 2.
Mind you, nearly an identical offense, minus an offensive coordinator swap, put up 40 points against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Despite having endless weapons, Philadelphia has lacked dynamism.
That’s almost exactly the same scenario as 2023—a brilliant offense, led by a new, internal coordinator, regresses after dominating the Chiefs’ defense in the Super Bowl. That season, the team started the most unconvincing 10–1 you’ll ever see. Then, they collapsed hard, losing six of their last seven.
Interestingly, the Eagles didn’t have the prettiest start in 2024, either. At 2–2 with some discouraging offensive outings, many fans were panicking. But they quickly started clicking, victorious in 16 of their last 17, including a championship title.
So, what are these Birds? A 2023 or 2024 repeat?
Verdict: Be Skeptical, But Give the Eagles Time
Ultimately, the Eagles deserve time to figure this out. First, let’s set the scene. The offense came out roaring against the Cowboys, ranking atop the league in first-half EPA/play during Week 1. Then, the lightning delay happened. Over an hour of real-life time later, the teams got back out on the field, and neither looked all that fantastic. The Birds get a pass.
Then, you have Week 2. Jalen Hurts only had 116 total yards on a combined 31 pass and rush attempts, with his biggest play being just 28 yards. He got the win, which he made sure to clarify to Chiefs superstar Chris Jones, but it wasn’t one that makes you say, “Wow, this team can beat anyone.”
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However, the Eagles were facing the defending AFC Championship winners on the road, regarded as one of the toughest places to play in sports. Getting a win at all, with revenge as a motivator for Kansas City, is nothing short of incredible. Besides, Patrick Mahomes only put up 17 points. Shouldn’t the 0–2 Chiefs be worrying a little bit more?
It’s always good to be skeptical. But the Eagles have had a challenging road thus far, and they’ve come out on top. Their new offensive coordinator, Kevin Patullo, is still adapting, and so is the team around him. Kellen Moore, the team’s previous holder of the job, didn’t truly “figure it out” for a while—around Week 8 last season, to put an exact number on it.
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The Philadelphia Eagles walked into Arrowhead on Sunday and came out with a 20-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs
A Super Bowl rematch, a road test, and a statement.
It wasn’t elegant; the Chiefs outgained them 294 yards to 216, but an Andrew Mukuba interception and a crucial onside-kick recovery sealed the deal.
Philadelphia’s defense, once again, set the tone.
So here we are, asking: Is it too soon to consider them repeat Super Bowl winners?
What the Super Bowl LX Odds Say
Despite being defending champions, sites from the best online sportsbook reviews list the Eagles as only the fourth favorite to win Super Bowl LX. Odds boards this week show the Buffalo Bills leading the pack, followed by the Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers, and Philadelphia at +750. That line translates to about an 11-13% chance of repeating.
Respectable, yes, but far from consensus dominance.
Why Is the Betting Market Hesitant?
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The passing game hasn’t found a rhythm. Jalen Hurts threw for just over 100 yards against Kansas City, a number that won’t scare playoff defenses. Injuries and attrition also weigh on futures prices, as veteran rosters rarely get healthier with time.
The competition is fierce: Baltimore looks balanced, Buffalo is still a juggernaut, and Jordan Love’s Packers are quickly climbing into NFC powerhouse territory.
Why the Eagles Remain in the Conversation
Their defense still travels. Holding Mahomes and the Chiefs to 17 points is evidence enough. Their run game, led by Saquon Barkley and Hurts, remains one of the league’s most physical units. And culture matters: a champion locker room carries a belief outsiders cannot quantify… They know what it takes to win.
The Rivals in Their Path: Who Are the Teams Philadelphia Has to Go Through?
Buffalo Bills: A perennial powerhouse, Buffalo leans on Josh Allen’s arm and legs. Their offense stretches the field, their defense forces turnovers, and sportsbooks consistently list them as the safest bet to win.
Baltimore Ravens:Lamar Jackson may finally have his supporting cast right. A balanced offense, stingy defense, and strong coaching staff mean Baltimore has the profile of a champion. If the Eagles want another Lombardi, Baltimore is likely in the way.
Green Bay Packers: The NFC rival to circle. Jordan Love has fully stepped into the franchise role, and his chemistry with a talented receiving corps makes the Packers dangerous. Add a rejuvenated defense and home-field advantage in the frozen north, and the Packers are as real as it gets.
Each of these contenders explains why sportsbooks still hesitate to elevate the Eagles. It’s not doubt… It’s recognition of the league’s depth at the top.
Current Super Bowl LX Betting Odds
Gambling.com’s latest future NFL odds currently position the Eagles as the fourth-favorite to win Super Bowl LX:
Ravens @ +500
Bills @ +600
Packers @ +700
Eagles @ +750
The Road Ahead
Philadelphia’s schedule isn’t a stroll. Divisional games against Dallas remain must-wins. A December clash with Buffalo could serve as a preview of Super Bowl stakes. And lurking late in the season are the 49ers, who still boast one of the most punishing defenses in the NFL. For a defending champion, there are no shortcuts.
Hurts’ Next Step…
Jalen Hurts has matured into a proven winner, but the next leap involves consistency against top defenses. His passing numbers against Kansas City were modest, and skeptics will seize on that. What offsets it is his poise, mobility, and leadership.
If Hurts becomes a more efficient passer while maintaining his dual-threat danger, the Eagles’ offense becomes far more challenging to scheme against.
A Historical Reality Check
Repeating in the NFL is brutally rare. Only eight franchises have done it. The last? New England in 2003-04. Every other champ since has fallen short. Odds-makers account for this history, partly explaining why Philadelphia’s odds trail teams with fewer question marks. The Eagles don’t just fight opponents; they fight history.
Is the Time to Bet the Eagles Right Now?
Timing is everything. Futures markets shift weekly. A shaky October could inflate Philadelphia’s price, creating better buy-in value. Some bettors diversify, placing smaller wagers on multiple contenders to hedge risk. Regardless, scanning online sportsbook reviews is essential… A spread from +700 to +800 may not sound large, but it can be decisive for future payouts.
Take the Eagles now if you’re convinced their defense and run-first identity are sustainable. Wait, if you believe Baltimore or Buffalo will outpace them. Both choices have logic, depending on risk appetite.
So is it too soon? Not exactly. Philadelphia has the roster, the culture, and the recent proof that they can beat anyone. But repeating means overcoming both rivals and history. Their win against Kansas City keeps them firmly in the mix.
Whether they rise above Buffalo, Baltimore, and Green Bay by season’s end will decide if “too soon” turns into “right on time.”
The day is still fresh in every Eagles fan’s mind, with the highlights having played on repeat over and over again.
February 9, 2025: Super Bowl LIX. The Philadelphia Eagles, with an all-time rushing attack and a suffocating defense, took on the dynasty Kansas City Chiefs, with a seemingly untouchable Patrick Mahomes looking for the NFL’s first-ever three-peat.
History was at stake. The Birds had other plans.
Mahomes and the Chiefs suddenly couldn’t move without the Eagles ever blitzing, Cooper DeJean went taking off the other way with a Mahomes roll-out pass for his first NFL interception (and touchdown), and Jalen Hurts, the quarterback always in doubt, piled on – then threw “The Dagger” deep into the end zone for DeVonta Smith.
The league’s once-thought unbeatable monster was stunned, Philadelphia was out celebrating in the city streets by the third quarter, and the backups were in with minutes still left on the clock.
The Eagles were champions again, for the second time ever in seven years, and by way of one of the most cathartic thrashings the football world has ever seen.
Now it’s time for the rematch, only two weeks into the new 2025 NFL season. Will Hurts and the Birds still have Kansas City’s number?
Here’s the PV staff’s picks for Eagles-Chiefs in Week 2…
• GAME INFO •
2025 Regular Season Week 2
Eagles (1-0) at Chiefs (0-1)
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO)
BROADCAST INFO
TV: FOX (Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi)
RADIO: 94.1 WIP (Merrill Reese, Mike Quick, Devan Kaney)
BETTING LINES
Week 2 betting odds
Sportsbook
Spread
Money Line
Total O/U
DraftKings
PHI -1.5
PHI -125 KC +105
46.5
FanDuel
PHI -1.5
PHI -116 KC -102
46.5
BetRivers
PHI -1.5
PHI -117 KC -107
46.5
BetMGM
PHI -1
PHI -115 KC -105
47
ESPN BET
PHI -1.5
PHI -130 KC Even
46.5
*Odds as of Thursday
Jimmy Kempski (1-0)
Eagles 28, Chiefs 25
In their Week 1 game against the Chargers, the Chiefs’ offense looked sluggish in a way that I haven’t seen since Patrick Mahomes has been their starting quarterback. Well, the Super Bowls against the Eagles and Bucs excluded, I guess. Every first down seemed like a struggle, and often necessitated some kind of unsustainable Houdini play by Mahomes. And for good reason. Mahomes aside, they don’t have good players.
• The starting receivers are currently Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Tyquan Thornton. You can find the NFL’s starting receivers by team here. How many wide receiver trios would you take over the Chiefs’? Like.. 29? 30? All of them?
• The top two running backs are Kareem Hunt and Isaiah Pacheco. They combined to average 3.7 yards per carry in 2024. They got a combined 10 carries Week 1.
• The offensive line has shaky starters at RT (Jawaan Taylor) and LG (Kingsley Suamataia); and a rookie coming off a major knee injury at LT (Josh Simmons).
• Travis Kelce is still a good tight end, but no longer the elite player he once was.
This is a below-average offense, in my opinion, even with Mahomes running the show.
On the other side of the ball, the Chiefs’ defense lost a couple of good starters in free agency in DT Travelle Wharton and S Justin Reid. They were replaced by lesser players in DT Jerry Tillery and second-year S Jaden Hicks.
It was funny to me to see the Chiefs open as favorites in this game (although the line has since shifted to the Eagles). Why would this team be favored? Because the Chiefs have Mahomes and Reid? Didn’t we already learn that lesson seven months ago? The Eagles are simply a much better team, and they’re going to win comfortably on Sunday. The Chiefs get a late garbage-time TD and two-point conversion to make the score look closer than it is, and the Eagles recover an onsides kick to seal the win. 28-25.
I was originally leaning Chiefs here. Just because I don’t think they’re bad enough to fall to 0-2 — something they haven’t done since 2014. But I honestly don’t see how they can win on Sunday. Not because the Eagles are some kind of unbeatable juggernaut, but because the Chiefs are already so banged up and flawed.
The Eagles have a cornerback weakness, but the Chiefs have no good wide receivers. The Eagles didn’t generate much pass rush in Week 1 against Dallas, the Chiefs have some holes on the offensive line. The Eagles gave up some big runs to Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams in Week 1, the Chiefs have even worse running backs.
I think Philly should roll to a convincing win here.
Geoff Mosher (1-0)
Chiefs 26, Eagles 24
The Chiefs aren’t at full strength at wide receiver and still have questions about the left side of their OL. The Eagles have had some losses impacting their rushing offense – and potentially Dallas Goedert for this game – while Saquon Barkley didn’t have his typical overwhelming numbers against the Cowboys, and CB2 still is still problematic. It’ll be loud at Arrowhead, and the Chiefs are staring down their first 0-2 start of the Patrick Mahomes era. The strange thing is – low-scoring, ugly, grind-it-out type of games seem to favor both teams. The Eagles have the superior roster, but the Chiefs are very tough at home. I know the Eagles won there in 2023 with a lesser roster, but my gut tells me Kansas City pulls this one out on its final drive..
This won’t be as thorough or cathartic of an Eagles win as Super Bowl LIX was, but I do think they still take this one pretty decisively.
Having Jalen Carter not suspended and available is a huge boost for rolling out that four-man pass rush again, and with Zack Baun and Jihaad Campbell patrolling the middle of the field at linebacker, I think they’re going to do a lot to keep Patrick Mahomes and a thin-looking Chiefs receiving corps stuck in the mud.
Offensively for the Eagles, I see A.J. Brown definitely getting involved a lot more and the KC defense being able to do little about it. I’m also curious to see how afraid of Saquon Barkley the Chiefs play it this time. In the Super Bowl, they prioritized stopping him at all costs, and they did, but at the expense of getting torched everywhere else across the field.
They learned the hard way, and at the worst time, that the Eagles’ offense isn’t all Barkley, and I do wonder how well they took that lesson – not that it necessarily means they learned how to overcome it.
Wherever the game goes, there’s one constant for Andrew Mukuba: If the ball is in the air, he’s going for a play, and trusting that it will find its way to him.
Sunday in the Eagles’ Super Bowl rematch against the Chiefs, the ball did, and in a crucial spot.
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City offense had marched down to the Philadelphia 6-yard line early into the fourth quarter, and looking to cap off the drive and pull ahead, Mahomes tried to lead in his star tight end Travis Kelce on a pass drifting toward the goal line.
But Kelce couldn’t get a grip on the ball and bobbled it. Mukuba, who had moved to close in, could as the ball fell right into his hands for the interception.
The rookie safety took off with the pick with room down the left sideline. Only a dive from Chiefs offensive tackle Josh Simmons to knock him out of bounds prevented Mukuba from breaking completely away.
“I’m really mad I got caught at the end still,” Mukuba cracked to the media at his locker postgame. “But it was a good changing point of the game. I feel that’s what we needed as a team to finish the game out.”
And what the rookie needed to fully bring his day back.
During the first half, Mukuba had already made a big play to bring up fourth down. The Chiefs had pushed into Eagles territory, but on a 3rd and 8, Mukuba charged in untouched on a blitz that brought him straight to Mahomes on a sack shared with recent edge rush signing Za’Darius Smith. The sequence held the Chiefs to only a field goal to maintain what was an early Eagles lead at 7-3.
Mahomes, however, came back around.
Pushing later into the half, Kansas City took a chance on a 4th and 4. Mahomes dropped a quick pass off for Kelce, Mukuba got caught slipping behind, and he grabbed on to the tight end’s arm, struggling to catch back up to make the tackle as he got pulled for 18 yards.
A few plays later, Mahomes kept the ball to run and trucked Mukuba for another first down that quickly led to a Chiefs touchdown and a brief 10-7 lead for them.
It was an NFL reality check for the second-round draft pick, but one he didn’t fold under.
Coming back from halftime, and on a Kansas City 3rd and 1, Mukuba cracked down on receiver Hollywood Brown short of the marker for no gain, which forced Mahomes and the Chiefs into another situation to go for it on 4th, where this time, they ran it straight into a wall and a turnover on downs.
Then, in that critical spot where the Chiefs were threatening again from in close, Mukuba came up with the pick that instantly wiped the threat away.
“I mean, that’s the name of the game,” Mukuba said. “You gotta get the ball. Whoever causes the most turnovers, I believe’s got a high percentage chance of winning. So just thinking ‘ball’ at all times, man, it’s important.
“I feel like that’s what helps me a lot to be in those positions and being able to make those plays.”
And what on Sunday, pulled himself and the Eagles through in the end.
Mukuba’s pick of Mahomes was the first of his NFL career, and in only the second week of his first professional season.
He told the media huddled at his locker that he did hold on to the ball and will be putting it up on his shelf later.
For the Eagles, it’s hopefully the first of many. For Mukuba, it’s an early career milestone and a mark that he’s getting confident at the NFL level, which he credited Reed Blankenship for helping to build up as the veteran alongside him, and what he thinks will become a serious problem for the rest of the league soon enough.
“There’s time where I feel like there’s plays I could’ve made that I didn’t make, and I kind of beat myself up a little bit,” Mukuba said. “But I had a guy like Reed next to me telling me to stay confident, keep going.
“But as I play, as I make the plays that I make and be in position, I feel like I gain more confidence just being out there and getting comfortable. I feel like sooner or later, I’m gonna get really, really comfortable, and it’s gonna be scary.”
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones were heard trading barbs toward the end of their game on Sunday evening.
Hurts was getting the offense set to kneel out the clock when Jones was heard talking smack.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) pauses on the field following an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
“You didn’t even have 100 yards,” Jones said over the Eagles’ offensive line, possibly directed at Saquon Barkley.
Hurts replied, “We won the f—ing game. Shut your a– up.”
WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
Philadelphia escaped with a 20-17 victory over Kansas City in a rematch of Super Bowl LIX. The Eagles’ offense wasn’t as explosive as it was during the Super Bowl back in February but it did enough to get the win.
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Hurts ran for a touchdown at the goal line in the fourth quarter to go up 10 points. After the Chiefs scored on a pass from Patrick Mahomes to Tyquan Thornton the team couldn’t score again.
The star quarterback was 15-of-22 with 101 passing yards. Hurts had a rushing touchdown Barkley was held to fewer than 100 yards rushing – he had 88. But he scored a touchdown.
“The most important thing is finding a way to win. We showed up when we needed to the most. Being able to play turnover free football,” Hurts said, via NBC Sports Philadelphia. “There is a level of patience you have to have. Play within yourself.”
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Mahomes was 16-of-29 with 187 passing yards, a touchdown pass and an interception. He also had a rushing score and led the team in rushing yards with 66 on seven carries.
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The Philadelphia Eagles will get an early test of their Super Bowl credentials when they go head-to-head with the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.
The Eagles defeated the Chiefs 40-22 to claim the NFL championship last season and will be eager to lay down a marker this time around.
Despite heading into the 2025 season as the reigning champions, the Eagles have spent the summer playing down their chances of going back-to-back.
Their reluctance to talk themselves up has had a knock-on effect elsewhere, with several NFL pundits overlooking them when discussing this season’s title race.
For example, in a recent interview with Betway Insider, former NFL quarterback Daunte Culpepper predicted that the Minnesota Vikings would emerge victorious at the Super Bowl.
ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) computer model has also jumped on the bandwagon, predicting that the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills will contest the big game in February.
The FPI gives the Eagles a 9.5 percent chance of winning the Super Bowl, which seems surprisingly low given the manner of their success last term.
The Eagles have the opportunity to demonstrate why they should not be underestimated when they go head-to-head with the Chiefs again this weekend.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes was made to look second-rate by the Eagles’ dominant defensive unit in the last Super Bowl, which allowed Jalen Hurts to strut his stuff during the game.
Hurts threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score to earn Super Bowl MVP honours. He threw for 221 yards as the Eagles cruised to an impressive victory.
While Sunday’s game will present a different challenge, given that it will be played in Kansas, the Eagles will fancy their chances of securing a positive result.
They triumphed 21-17 on their last visit to the Arrowhead Stadium in 2023. The Bills were the only other team to defeat the Chiefs on their own patch during that season.
Eagles’ head coach Nick Sirianni is expecting a tough battle and says both teams will try to learn from their recent matches when they face each other this weekend.
“We’ve played them every single year, so you’re constantly looking at those tapes and you have a plan of what you do when you play a team again, and you go through that process,” Sirianni said.
“From that, you can expect things they did successfully to come again in different forms, and you can expect things they may not have done successfully that they change a little bit.”
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The Eagles’ chances of victory in Kansas would be significantly boosted if they can find a way to become more effective with their running game.
Running back Saquon Barkley was shackled by the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, with defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s plan holding him to a season-low 2.3 yards rushing on 25 carries.
Barkley had similar troubles in the season opener against the Dallas Cowboys, recording just 3.3 yards per carry on 18 runs at Lincoln Financial Field.
When considering that he ran for more than 100 yards in 11 games last year and had an NFL-record seven touchdown runs of 60-plus yards, it is easy to see why the Eagles need Barkley to fire.
The Chiefs will be desperate to set the record straight against the Eagles, especially after failing to impress in their first game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
A 27-21 defeat in Brazil has put the Chiefs on the back foot, and they cannot afford a similar outcome against the Eagles, setting up what promises to be a thrilling clash.
Justin Baldoni‘s latest attempt to pull Taylor Swift into his defense against sexual harassment and retaliation allegations from It End With Us co-star Blake Lively looks to be going off the rails faster than the Grammy winner’s upcoming The Life of a Showgirlalbum is expected to rocket to the top of the charts.
Not yet approved by a judge in the case that goes to trial next spring, Baldoni and his Wayfarer Studies inner circle want to see Swift deposed “during the week of October 20-25 due to Ms. Swift’s preexisting professional obligations. However, the recently engaged singer has not been “agreed” to the sit-down next month, which comes weeks after discovery in the matter was supposed to be over, and Baldoni’s side has presented no “evidence” to justify it, says a sharply worded filing by Lively’s lawyers today.
Calling the effort first made public by Baldoni in a September 11 letter to the court, another move “to fuel their relentless media strategy,” Lively attorney Michael J. Gottlieb wants federal Judge Lewis Liman to deny the Swift deposition, its dates and the discovery extension effort. “Even if one were to take the Wayfarer Defendants’ representation at face value, they have not come close to establishing good cause for their requested relief,” the Willkie Farr & Gallagher partner insists.
“The Wayfarer Defendants assert that Ms. Swift is not available for a deposition until October 20, 2025, yet are silent about their efforts (if any) to schedule this deposition during the existing discovery period,” Gottlieb adds.
“That is likely because, as explained in the attached correspondence between the parties, see Exhibit A, the Wayfarer Defendants do not appear to have contacted Ms. Swift’s counsel regarding a date or location about the deposition until earlier this week,” Lively co-lead lawyer states.
“In this respect, the Wayfarer Defendants’ lack of diligence, and disrespect for Ms. Swift’s privacy and schedule, is astounding. Discovery has been ongoing for more than six months, and Ms. Swift is someone whose calendar should be presumed to be packed with professional obligations for months in advance,” Gottlieb continued. “At any point over the past six months, the Wayfarer Defendants could have noticed a deposition, served a subpoena, and negotiated an agreeable time and place for this deposition. But they did not.”
As the overall matter heads towards its March 9, 2026 trial date start, Judge Liman will have the final word – for now – on bringing Swift on board and giving Baldoni and his Wayfarer co-founders more time for their own depositions.
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Having been round this maypole before over the months since December 2024 when Lively first made her claims to California Civil Rights Department of what went down on the IEWU production and the online smear campaign that allegedly followed, Swift’s reps did not respond to Deadline’s request for comment on the supposed deposition next month and the back-and-forth correspondence. Baldoni and Wayfarer’s PR team also did not answer a request to respond to today’s damning letter from Livley’s side.
Blake Lively and Taylor Swift attend a private party at Lucalli Pizza restaurant in Brooklyn on January 10, 2024 in New York City (Getty)
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Swift and Lively’s long friendship had been a distinct sub-plot in the IEWU legal battles, with tabloid fodder that the duo have fallen out over the controversy adverse Eras Tour performer getting tainted with the whole thing. Swift was name checked in the self titled Scenario Planning document that Baldoni crisis PR chief Melissa Nathan, who is also a defendant in the case, put together in the summer of 2024 as IEWU‘s premiere loomed. “As part of this, our team can also explore planting stories about the weaponization of feminism and how people in BL’s circle like Taylor Swift, have been accused of utilizing these tactics to ‘bully’ into getting what they want,” the five-pager said in a section called “Scenario 3: Ryan comes forward in defense of his wife.”
On the docket, Swift talking to Baldoni’s Bryan Freedman-led lawyers was a media storm back in May and June. Even before that, Swift, who contributed her ‘My Tears Ricochet’ tune to the Lively cut of IEWU, made a cameo or two in various filings with IEWU director Baldoni feeling ganged up on when Swift’s name was brought up as one of Lively’s “dragons” who backed her suggestions for changes to the movie.
While it does seem that Swift and Lively may not be hangin out that much of late, at least publicly, but the former is still the godmother to one of the latter and Ryan Reynolds’ children. No word, if Lively and Reynolds are going to Swift’s wedding with repeat Super Bowl champ and Kansas City Chief player Travis Kelce – but then again there is no word when that American royalty nuptial day is happening and who is going besides Swift and Kelce.
What we do know is that Swift’s new Life of a Showgirl album is se to drop on October 3 — a few weeks before the deposition Team Baldoni want her to give.
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Philadelphia’s Jalen Hurts begins his sixth professional season carrying a mix of admiration and debate.
He is a Super Bowl champion, a Super Bowl MVP, and the unquestioned leader of one of the NFL’s most efficient offenses.
Yet his place among the league’s elite quarterbacks remains a polarizing subject. Some insist his impact extends far beyond statistics, while others point to modest passing totals compared with his peers.
As the 2025 season approaches, the conversation is no longer about whether Hurts belongs in the upper tier; it is about how his distinctive style compares to the gaudier numbers and accolades of rivals like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, and Matthew Stafford.
Understanding Hurts requires viewing his production through a different lens, one shaped by team identity and situational dominance.
Hurts’ Style and Statistical Footprint
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Hurts has yet to record a 4,000-yard passing season, but that limitation is deceptive. His 2022 campaign produced 3,701 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and another 760 yards rushing with 13 scores. Those numbers positioned him as a dual-threat whose efficiency mattered more than sheer volume.
In 2023, he logged 3,858 passing yards and 23 touchdowns, complemented by 15 rushing scores. The kind of production reflects how Philadelphia leans on him near the goal line.
Entering 2025, Hurts has compiled two Pro Bowl selections, a second-team All-Pro, and a championship resume. His success is often measured less by box scores and more by game control, especially late in contests when the Eagles close leads with his legs. For bettors and analysts alike, monitoring Jalen Hurts prop bets provides insight into how sportsbooks weigh his hybrid role.
Mahomes: The Benchmark of Modern Quarterbacking
Any comparison of elite quarterbacks begins with Patrick Mahomes. Since assuming the starting role in 2018, Mahomes has posted seasons of 5,097 and 5,250 passing yards, alongside a staggering 50-touchdown campaign.
His career includes three Super Bowl victories, multiple MVPs, and six Pro Bowl appearances. The Chiefs’ seven-year run of success makes him the undisputed standard, one regularly featured across NFL prop insights.
When measured against Mahomes, Hurts appears conservative in yardage and passing output. Yet Hurts owns a head-to-head playoff win against Kansas City, an achievement few can claim.
The distinction highlights a central tension: Mahomes dazzles with sustained statistical dominance, while Hurts wins through adaptability and balance. Both approaches have achieved victories in the NFL, but one appeals to highlight reels, the other to clock management and situational mastery.
Allen’s Power and Playoff Frustrations
Josh Allen represents another contrasting model. His 2020 and 2021 seasons produced 4,544 and 4,407 passing yards, respectively, along with 36-plus touchdown campaigns. Add in nearly 800 rushing yards in 2021, and Allen epitomizes raw physical capability.
His first MVP in 2024 validated years of near misses, but Buffalo has yet to clear its playoff hurdles. Here, Hurts stands taller: Philadelphia captured a championship during his run, while Buffalo continues searching.
Allen’s highs outpace Hurts statistically, yet his turnovers, 23 in 2019, 27 in 2022, underscore risks tied to his aggressive style. Hurts, by comparison, turns the ball over less often despite heavy rushing usage. The comparison suggests Hurts may not match Allen’s ceiling in raw production, but he offers steadier efficiency in critical moments.
Jackson’s Unique Dominance
Lamar Jackson reshaped Baltimore’s offense when he became the starter, producing an electrifying 1,206 rushing yards in 2019 alongside 36 passing touchdowns. His two MVPs by 2024 signal recognition of this unique style, but postseason frustrations mirror Buffalo’s.
Jackson has four Pro Bowls and three All-Pro nods, yet no Super Bowl appearance. Hurts, by contrast, already owns the ring Jackson chases.
Statistically, Jackson’s rushing totals exceed Hurts with 1,005 yards in 2020 versus Hurts’ 784 in 2021. That said, Hurts’ blend of efficiency and postseason success provides a counterweight. Each has transformed expectations for quarterback mobility, but Hurts’ Super Bowl triumph grants him a credential that changes legacy conversations.
Burrow’s Precision and Resilience
Joe Burrow embodies pocket precision. His 2021 and 2022 seasons included 4,611 and 4,475 passing yards, while his 2024 campaign reached 4,918 yards with 43 touchdowns. Injuries, however, have disrupted his trajectory, limiting his ability to sustain momentum.
Burrow’s Bengals reached a Super Bowl but fell short, leaving his resume defined by potential rather than hardware. Hurts, in contrast, combines slightly lower statistical output with a healthier run of postseason availability.
Where Burrow commands admiration for accuracy and composure, Hurts earns credit for durability and adaptability in varied game scripts. The two often intersect in conversations about leadership: Burrow’s calm precision versus Hurts’ quiet command. Both inspire teammates, but only Hurts has parlayed that influence into a championship so far.
Herbert and Stafford: Statistical Brilliance and Longevity
Justin Herbert burst onto the scene with 4,336 passing yards as a rookie and later eclipsed 5,000 in 2021. Yet his Chargers remain playoff underachievers, undone by collapses such as blowing a 27-point lead.
His statistics, including multiple 30-touchdown campaigns, present an intriguing counter to Hurts’ balanced approach. But Herbert lacks postseason validation, leaving Hurts with a stronger legacy despite smaller yardage totals.
Matthew Stafford, meanwhile, represents longevity. He exceeded 5,000 passing yards in 2011 and captured a Super Bowl with the Rams in 2021, but his career has been uneven, marked by injuries and losing records. Compared to Stafford, Hurts already matches the championship milestone but adds rushing dynamism that Stafford never possessed.
Why Hurts’ Value Defies Conventional Metrics
The debate over Hurts’ ranking often turns to numbers he may never achieve. Philadelphia’s offense prioritizes time of possession, rushing efficiency, and situational execution over gaudy passing stats. That approach ensures Hurts’ success will always appear muted beside Mahomes’ fireworks or Allen’s arm strength.
Yet context matters: Hurts has led his team to 14 wins in 2022 and captured the ultimate prize in 2024. He enters 2025 as the NFL’s 11th-highest-paid quarterback, a paradox given his accomplishments.
The value he brings lies not in eclipsing 5,000 yards but in embodying a system designed to win when it matters most.
For Philadelphia, and perhaps for the league’s evolving understanding of quarterback play, Hurts may represent the future standard: efficiency, leadership, and adaptability over spectacle.
An exceptional showing against the Kansas City Chiefs
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A grand audience of ecstatic fans in Sao Paulo, Brazil, was in for a treat during the season opener this past Friday. Former Pro Bowler Justin Herbert led the Bolts to a 27-21 victory against long-tenured division rivals and former Super Bowl champs, the Kansas City Chiefs, who were without their promising young wide receiver Rashee Rice due to a 6-game suspension currently being served. Not only did this game spark an impressive season start for the Chargers, but it also marked the end of a 7-game losing streak against the Chiefs dating way back to September 26th of 2021.
Several of the offseason additions and changes were on full display here, including the return of legendary Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen, who re-signed with the team on a one-year $8.5 million contract back in early August after previously being traded to the Chicago Bears before the 2024 season. In his first Chargers game since, the 33-year-old Allen wasted no time returning to form by scoring a touchdown alongside a cool 68 yards on 10 targets.
The second-year receiver Ladd McConkey also provided a solid contribution to the passing game with 74 yards on 9 targets, but it was former first-round pick Quentin Johnston who stole the show on the Chargers’ offense with a standout 2-touchdown and 79-yard performance on 7 targets.
And this was all possible thanks to a monster passing game from former Pro Bowler quarterback Justin Herbert, lighting up the Chiefs’ defense on a 3-touchdown, 318 yard passing symphony without a single turnover. Herbert appeared mostly calm and collected in the pocket, earning a 88.3 QBR in the face of a feared Chiefs pass-rush led by future Hall of Fame defensive tackle Chris Jones. Uncharacteristically, Jones was held to a measly 2 tackles and 0 sacks thanks to a bolstered Chargers O-line led by sophomore offensive tackle Joe Alt, who was quickly recognized as one of the premier players at the position since being drafted 5th overall last year. It will be interesting to observe how this O-line progresses as the season goes on in light of the unfortunate injury sustained by fellow offensive tackle juggernaut Rashawn Slater, who tore his patella tendon in training camp and subsequently ended his season just after signing a lucrative 4-year $114 million contract.
Surprisingly, the offense did not see much out of former Steelers running back Najee Harris in his debut with the team after signing a 1-year $5.2 million contract in the offseason, seeing only one carry for 5 yards. But on the flip side, rookie running back Omarion Hampton, who was the 22nd pick overall, saw big volume with 15 carries, despite only earning 48 yards. While the yardage is nothing to brag about, a rookie seeing that many touches is a good sign of things to come should head coach Harbaugh ever decide to lean on the run game in the future.
As the Chargers look ahead to week 2, they’ll face another division rival in the Las Vegas Raiders, a young and hungry team seeking to silence all of the naysayers that have been plaguing their franchise for years. With the major offseason additions of veteran quarterback Geno Smith, who finished #4 in total passing yards last year, and the extremely talented rookie running back Ashton Jeanty, who was drafted as the 6th overall pick, the Raiders are not the disastrous joke of a team like in the past. Along with the absurdly dominant sophomore tight end Brock Bowers, who is commonly regarded as the best in the position after just his rookie year, the Chargers, namely their defense, must absolutely give their best efforts on stopping both the Raiders’ passing and rushing schemes like never before. We look forward to what could be another entertaining divisional game to watch as the game takes over Monday Night Football in NFL week 2 action in Las Vegas.
Travis Kelce’s first game of the NFL season went down in front of thousands of fans in Brazil on Friday, but who wasn’t in the stands cheering him on? His new fiancée, Taylor Swift!
Sources claimed this week the pop star would make the long journey to watch the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Los Angeles Chargers. She possibly was even skipping the VMAsto support Travis! However, Tay actually didn’t show up! Wow! Although shocking and disappointing to many Swifties who hoped to catch a glimpse of her during the game, she had a good reason for missing it!
According to Dailymail.com on Friday night, between the cost and security risk, it just wasn’t practical for the Evermore singer to travel all that way for only a couple of hours! An insider explained:
“The travel and the cost and most importantly the security, which goes along with the aforementioned travel and cost are all the reasons Taylor didn’t go to the game to see Travis play. She would have wanted her security team there a few days ahead to make sure everything was OK. So, with all of that combined, it would have been a tremendous cost for only a few hours to be in the city.”
It makes sense! She doesn’t even normally attend games outside of Arrowhead Stadium. Fans also know that Taylor has dealt with some really scary situations in the past, including a foiled terror plot, and she is now more than ever overly cautious! She wants to keep not only herself safe but others, so it sounds like she wasn’t going to risk it for one abroad game!
Just because she wasn’t in the stands doesn’t mean she didn’t watch it, though! The source went on to say that “she is enjoying watching the game on her own time.” Oh boy, that means she saw that slap to the helmet Travis took — and the Chiefs’ loss! Yikes!
And don’t worry, fans! Taylor will be at future games! The source continued:
“This isn’t a tour stop or anything, or the Super Bowl. It is week one and she will be at enough games this season, especially in Kansas City where her security team is familiar with the stadium, she can be with her crew and then stay at Travis’s house before and afterward. It ended up being the smart thing to do, it was easier not to move mountains to watch one game.”
The “smart thing,” yes! But the Chiefs really needed their good luck charm for that game! Oof!
Reactions, Perezcious readers? Are you excited to see Taylor at games this season? Let us know in the comments!
The Kansas City Chiefs were just three plays into their 2025 season opener in Brazil when they lost one of Patrick Mahomes’ key offensive weapons.
Wide receiver Xavier Worthy was ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers with a shoulder injury – and friendly fire is what took him out.
Worthy was running a short route on third down, as was tight end Travis Kelce, when they collided into each other. Worthy got the worst of it as Kelce’s larger frame smashed into his shoulder.
Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs takes part in pregame warmups prior to the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Aug. 22, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.(David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Worthy was in immediate pain on the turf and could be seen on the Chiefs’ sideline hanging his right shoulder down and wincing. Trainers appeared to be pushing against it, with some speculating that it was dislocated.
While the Chiefs didn’t specify what exactly Worthy was dealing with, he walked off the field in São Paulo with a towel over his head – clearly disappointed – and never returned.
Worthy, entering his second year with the Chiefs after a solid rookie campaign, was expected to be a top target for Mahomes, especially with the six-game suspension Rashee Rice is serving to start the season.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on Feb. 9, 2025.(Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
The Chiefs and Worthy are both hoping he can have a quick return for next week’s game – a Super Bowl LIX rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles at Arrowhead Stadium.
With Worthy out, the Chiefs had some trouble moving the ball in the first half, while the Chargers quickly got off to a 10-0 lead. The Chiefs were able to get into field goal range twice for Harrison Butker to add six points to the board before halftime.
Worthy, the Chiefs’ 28th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Texas, tallied 59 catches for 638 yards with six touchdowns in 17 games last season.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium on Aug. 9, 2025.(Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
In the playoffs, Worthy’s role increased, leading the team with 287 yards and 19 receptions over their three games. He also scored three times, including one in the 40-22 loss to the Eagles in the Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is used to taking hits over the middle of the field from linebackers and safeties, but what he’s presumably not used to is getting straight-up slapped in the face by defensive linemen.
That exact scenario played out, though, midway through the third quarter of Friday’s Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers in San Paulo, Brazil, as Kelce was blocking Chargers defensive lineman Teair Tart on a third-and-1 that resulted in a Patrick Mahomes 11-yard gain.
Kelce and Tart were locked up all the way to the whistle, and as the Chiefs Pro Bowler gave him a subtle shove as the play ended, Tart retaliated by forcefully slapping Kelce right across the facemask.
Tightend Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs walks onto the field before the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Kansas City Chiefs and Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 9, 2025 in… Tightend Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs walks onto the field before the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Kansas City Chiefs and Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 9, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.
Tart was hit with a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty, but he was not ejected to she shock of many fans on social media.
While there was some confusion as to why Tart was allowed to remain in the game, former official and current NBC Sports and Amazon Prime NFL rules expert Terry McAulay explained exactly why there was no ejection.
“The decision comes from either executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent or the senior vice president of officiating, and they looked at it, and according to Walt Anderson, they said because it was an open-hand contact to the head, that was not disqualifying action,” McAulay said, via Awful Announcing.
“[The amount of force and whether it’s open or closed-handed] can come into play, but on this one, they felt that it was just an open-hand blow to the head, not a closed fist, not a punch, and they did not disqualify int his case.”
According to NFL rules, the league office has the power to tell game officials whether or not to disqualify a player if they decide a foul “for a football or non-football act called on the field is flagrant.”
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Entering the 2025 NFL season, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was expected to have a big-time year. Unfortunately, that hope could have taken a huge hit right off the bat in the season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Worthy collided with star tight end Travis Kelce while running a route and was immediately removed from the game and taken to the locker room. He was also quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game due to a shoulder injury.
At this point, no official word has come from the team about Worthy’s status. However, a sports doctor has weighed in with a very concerning opinion.
Jesse Morse, a sports medicine physician who has become very popular on X for weighing in on injuries, has provided his opinion.
Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs gestures during Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs gestures during Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Kara Durrette/Getty Images
In a post on X, Morse revealed that he believes Worthy might have suffered a serious shoulder injury.
Here is his video breakdown of the injury and a look at what the talented second-year wide receiver might be dealing with.
Last season as a rookie, Worthy showed major promise. He played in all 17 regular season games, racking up 59 receptions for 638 yards and six touchdowns.
If the Chiefs are forced to be without Worthy for any significant period of time, it’s possible the team could look for more wide receiver help. NFL insider Josina Anderson has already suggested Odell Beckham Jr. as a potential option.
While that would provide a lot of entertainment in Kansas City, Beckham is no longer the player he once was. The Chiefs could also stay patient and hope that rookie wide receiver Jalen Royals is ready to handle a much bigger workload when he gets back on the field. Royals missed Week 1 due to a knee injury.
Expect to hear more news about the extent of Worthy’s injury in the near future. There is real concern that this could be something significant that could impact Kansas City past this week’s game.
For more on the Kansas City Chiefs and general NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Aw! Travis Kelce isn’t done talking about his engagement!
The football star is in Brazil as he prepares for his team, the Kansas City Chiefs, to face off against the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo on Friday, kicking off the regular NFL season.
During his first press conference since announcing his engagement to Taylor Swift on Thursday, a reporter asked the 35-year-old how his “life has changed” and if he’s had any “difficulty to focus” on the field since he started “dating” the pop star. Definitely a loaded question considering the singer’s been blamed for pulling his focus from the game, and the athlete has also been candid about how his standards “slipped a little bit” last season while he pursued other opportunities, resulting in a disappointing Super Bowl loss.
But before getting to even address the question, his teammate, Patrick Mahomes, who was beside him, hilariously chimed in to make sure they all got it right:
“Engaged!”
Hah! That’s right, not just dating anymore! And how could everyone forget that detail?? It’s practically all anyone’s been talking about — including Trav and his family!
Everyone laughed at the correction as Travis smiled and replied:
“There we go. Exactly. I got one more ring from it. Well, two if we’re counting the first Super Bowl.”
LOLz!
The New Heights podcast host then got serious for a moment, expressing:
“I would say, ever since I’ve been dating Taylor, life has been fun, you know. It’s been exciting. Obviously, a lot more eyes and I accept that, but it’s just… I’m living life. Living on a high, I guess.”
Patrick added:
“It’s a dream, dude.”
So sweet!
We love to hear him gush about her!
Ch-ch-check out the full presser (below) with the Taylor chatter happening about 23 minutes in:
Travis really seems so happy as a fiancé! We hope this positive energy secures them a win in the upcoming game. That would be an epic way to start the season!
After getting engaged to Taylor Swift last month, Travis Kelce spoke about it for the first time on his New Heights podcast that dropped Wednesday.
Kelce said the word “fiancé” hits different for him now.
“It’s been really fun telling everybody who I’m going to be spending the rest of my life with,” Kelce told his brother, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, on the podcast.
Swift and Kelce have dominated the spotlight since they began dating two years ago.
“It’s been so much fun hearing from everybody, seeing the internet go crazy,” he said.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end and Swift watched his alma mater, the Cincinnati Bearcats, just days after announcing the proposal on social media.
Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, Taylor Swift and Jason Kelce watch during the first half of the game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Arrowhead Stadium on August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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“I felt that at the game, it was my first time introducing Taylor as my fiancé to a few of my teammates – so yeah, it was pretty cool,” Kelce said. “I still get giddy … It’s exciting times.”
Engagement details
The couple announced their engagement on Aug. 26, which was 13 days after Swift appeared on the New Heights podcast and revealed her upcoming album, “The Life of a Showgirl.”
Kelce’s dad, Ed, told News 5 Cleveland that the two got engaged roughly two weeks prior to the social media announcement.
Kelce proposed to Swift at his Missouri home. Photos from the proposal show a garden filled with pink and white flowers.
A representative for Swift said Kindred Lubeck designed the engagement ring.
Super Bowl speculation
Fans think this season may be Swift’s year to shine at the Super Bowl as the halftime performer.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell did not rule out the possibility on Wednesday.
“I can’t tell you anything about it,” Goodell said. “We would always love to have Taylor play. She is a special, special talent, and obviously she would be welcome at any time.”
No performer has been announced yet for the Super Bowl LX halftime show.
Swift is expected to be in Brazil this weekend to cheer on Kelce and the Chiefs during their season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were pictured publicly for the first time since announcing their engagement this week as the couple watched Kelce’s alma mater, the Cincinnati Bearcats, take on Nebraska at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end and the Grammy Award-winning artist announced their engagement in an Instagram post Tuesday. The caption of the photo, which showed Kelce down on one knee in a garden surrounded by flowers, read, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”
Taylor Swift sits with fiancé Travis Kelce as they watch during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Cincinnati and Nebraska Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kelce, who played at Cincinnati alongside his brother, former NFL center Jason Kelce, was pictured with Swift in a suite at the Chiefs’ home stadium.
Swift is no stranger to Arrowhead Stadium, as it was the stage for the beginning of their love story.
The pair began dating during Swift’s landmark Eras Tour after Kelce was thwarted in his first attempt to meet Swift at her concert at Arrowhead Stadium in 2023 – a fact he made public during an episode of his “New Heights” podcast. But by September of that year, Swift was back at the stadium, cheering on Kelce alongside his mother.
Nearly two years later, Swift joined Kelce in the suite – this time sporting an engagement ring that was an old-mine brilliant-cut diamond from Kindred Lubeck.
Taylor Swift, front right, sits with fiancé Travis Kelce as they watch the first half of an NCAA college football game between Cincinnati and Nebraska, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Unfortunately for Kelce and his soon-to-be wife, Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Cornhuskers to a 20-17 victory over Cincinnati.
The Bearcats had a chance late in the fourth quarter to rebound after Brendan Sorsby managed to drive the Bearcats 75 yards and get within 20-17 with 7:15 left. But with 34 seconds left, Nebraska’s Malcolm Hartzog Jr. picked off Sorsby’s pass in the end zone.
Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) leaps over Nebraska defensive back Malcolm Hartzog Jr. (7) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
