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CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 15: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 15, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Kansas City Chiefs v Cleveland Browns

Even With Patrick Mahomes’s Injury, The Chiefs Feel Inevitable

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Samer Kalaf

Xavier Worthy celebrates a first down in the Chargers-Chiefs game.

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The Chiefs Can Make A Last-Second Win Less Exciting Than Filing Taxes

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Ray Ratto

Isaiah Likely of the Baltimore Ravens stretches for a pass he can't quite catch near the end of the fourth quarter of the 2024 NFL season opener in Kansas City.

Baltimore Ravens v Kansas City Chiefs

Who’ll Stop The Reign?

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (C L) hugs teammate tight end Travis Kelce (C) as they celebrate with teammates during the Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII victory parade on February 14, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Make The Chiefs The Official Team Of The Culture War

Harrison Butker #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs kicks a field goal late in the fourth quarter to tie the game against the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Super Bowl LVIII – San Francisco 49ers v Kansas City Chiefs

Harrison Butker Is The Guy You Want In The Margins

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Tom Ley

Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The 49ers Couldn’t Outrun The Devils

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Drew Magary

BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 28: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs walks out for warmups prior to the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&amp;T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

AFC Championship – Kansas City Chiefs v Baltimore Ravens

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Patrick Mahomes Owns The NFL

Deon Bush #26 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with teammates after an interception against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter in the AFC Championship Game .

Kansas City’s Defense Did The Real Work

Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs has a cracked helmet during Saturday's playoff game against the Dolphins.

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Have You Heard? It Was Cold In Kansas City

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You Have To Stand In The Right Spot

In this handout image provided by the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs pose during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII Ring Ceremony at Union Station on June 15, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII Ring Ceremony – Red Carpet

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Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Kansas City Chiefs

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 14: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on November 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Nick Sirianni: I Would Punt The Ball Back To Patrick Mahomes Again

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Patrick Mahomes about to complete a pass while leading his team to (spoiler alert) a win in Super Bowl 57.

Super Bowl LVII – Kansas City Chiefs v Philadelphia Eagles

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Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII victory parade on February 15, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)

Kansas City Chiefs Victory Parade

The Chiefs’ Belief In Disbelief Is Becoming Unbelievable

Super Bowl LVII – Winning Head Coach and MVP Press Conference

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You’ll Never Forget Hearing Patrick Mahomes Say “The Chainsmokers” For The First Time

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Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes in pain of a hurt ankle during Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 12, 2023.

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Patrick Mahomes Can’t Be Denied

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Barry Petchesky

Kansas City Chiefs' wide reciever Kadarius Toney step into the end zone and scores a touchdown during Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 12, 2023. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

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The Chiefs Wouldn’t Let The Super Bowl Be Anything But Great

Joseph Ossai hits Patrick Mahomes late in the AFC Championship game

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The Bengals’ Season Came Down To One Late Hit

xx during an NFL divisional round playoff football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (Michael Owens via AP)

NFC Divisional Playoffs – Dallas Cowboys v San Francisco 49ers

The Hip Drop Tackle Could Be The NFL’s Next Illegal Tackle

AFC Divisional Playoffs – Jacksonville Jaguars v Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs Are A Machine

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The Titans Played Football From 1906 And It Almost Worked

Kansas City Chiefs v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Patrick Mahomes Did Another Funny Little Pass

AFC Championship – Cincinnati Bengals v Kansas City Chiefs

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Kansas City Chiefs

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