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Kansas City Chiefs loss to Denver Broncos accentuates poor wide receiver play

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October 30, 2023

Kansas City Chiefs loss to Denver Broncos accentuates poor wide receiver play

The Kansas City Chiefs came into the 2023 NFL season as the top favorite to reach and win the Super Bowl. That usually comes with the territory when you are the reigning champions, but it did seem like the Chiefs had improved some of their weaknesses and were ready to repeat.

But after a 24-9 loss to the Denver Broncos, who came into the game 2-5, Chiefs fans are becoming increasingly worried about the team’s ability to make it far into the playoffs. The main reason for that concern? Their wide receivers.

Skyy Moore drops critical pass from Patrick Mahomes

There aren’t many big names in Kansas City’s wide receiver room, with the front office opting to take a “more is better” approach. The rotations have not worked, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes seemingly only trusts his All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce and rookie Rashee Rice. Why doesn’t Mahomes trust his other receivers? Because of plays like this one.

That drop from Skyy Moore came on 4th and 2 with under eight minutes left in the fourth quarter. The defender made a play on the ball, but a second round wideout needs to haul it in. If he does, the Chiefs would have pulled to within one score.

Mahomes was intercepted on 4th and 27 following two straight sacks on the next drive, putting the game out of reach. The quarterback was consistently either under pressure or scrambling out of the pocket waiting for receivers to come open several seconds into plays.

This was how the Chiefs wide receivers ended their day against the Broncos.

Rashee Rice: 4 catches, 56 yards
Justin Watson: 2 catches, 42 yards
Marquez Valdes-Scantling: 2 catches, 27 yards
Mecole Hardman: 2 catches, 13 yards
Skyy Moore: 1 catch, 8 yards
Kadarius Toney: 1 catch, 4 yards

The Chiefs won last year’s Super Bowl with a similar receiving corps, although JuJu Smith-Schuster was on the team as well and caught seven passes in The Big Game. Maybe Kansas City can get away with it again, but it wouldn’t surprise anyone if they trade for a wideout ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.

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How To Watch Kansas State-TCU, Lineups, Preview, Stats To Watch

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January 4, 2025

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How To Watch Kansas State-TCU, Lineups, Preview, Stats To Watch

Betting line: K-State (+3.5)

O/U: 141.5

Money Line: CIN -160, KSU +132

Game time: 4:00 pm, EST

Where: Schollmaier Arena, Fort Worth, TX

TV: CBS (watch here)

VITALS: Kansas State is coming off their first victory after losing three in a row. Dug McDaniel had just his second start of the season, where he scored 17 on 53.8 percent shooting. Coleman Hawkins had his best performance as a Wildcat, logging 20 points, 10 rebounds, and four steals. They face a TCU squad looking for its first Big 12 victory after losing to Arizona Monday.

PROJECTED STARTERS

WILDCATS

G Brendan Hausen: 13.0 PTS, 2.3 REB, 1.3 AST

G Dug McDaniel: 10.3 PTS, 2.6 REB, 4.3 AST

F Max Jones: 8.7 PTS, 3.5 REB, 2.1 AST

F David N’Guessan: 13.6 PTS, 6.8 REB, 1.6 AST

F Coleman Hawkins: 10.1 PTS, 7.0 REB, 4.1 AST

HORNED FROGS

G Noah Reynolds: 10.6 PTS, 2.5 REB, 3.9 AST

G Vasean Allette: 10.7 PTS, 3.3 REB, 2.3 AST

F Trazarien White: 10.2 PTS, 3.3 REB, 1.7 STL

F David Punch: 6.1 PTS, 4.8 REB, 1.0 BLK

F Ernest Udeh Jr.: 9.2 PTS, 8.6 REB, 1.3 AST

QUOTABLE: “It makes us even more versatile,” Dug McDaniel said about Coleman Hawkins’ presence in starting lineup. “When you have a 6’10” guy who can put the ball on the floor and make decisions. Nine times out of 10, their fours and fives are guarding him, and it’s harder for those guys to guard in the perimeter. He’s very versatile, and I feel like if we keep using him the right way, he can go very far.”

Jayden Armant is a graduate of the Howard University School of Communications and a contributor to Kansas State Wildcats on SI. He can be reached at jaydenshome14@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.

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Northeast Kansas school cancels Monday classes due to winter weather

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January 3, 2025

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Northeast Kansas school cancels Monday classes due to winter weather

JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – A northeast Kansas school district announced it will be closed early next week due to winter weather.

Matthew Hoover with the Geary County Schools USD 475 said in a press release on Jan. 3 the district will be closed on Monday, Jan. 6. Athletic and after-school activities on Monday are canceled.

“We look forward to seeing our students and staff back in our schools on Tuesday, Jan. 7. USD 475 will continue to monitor the weather throughout the upcoming days and will notify parents of any school closings or changes.”
USD 475 press release excerpt

Hoover said classes are expected to resume on Tuesday, Jan. 7. However, school officials will continue to monitor the situation and keep parents informed as the weather changes.

Parents can keep up with urgent alerts from the district through its School Messenger text message service. People can access this by texting ‘Y’ or ‘Yes’ to 67587.

For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here.

Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MatthewLeoSelf

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Man and 2 children dead after fire, gunshots inside Kansas City home

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January 3, 2025

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Man and 2 children dead after fire, gunshots inside Kansas City home

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Police are investigating after officers found a man and two juveniles dead inside a Northland house.

Someone called Kansas City police and asked officers to check on the people living inside a house in a neighborhood northwest of Route 152 and US 169 around 9:45 p.m. Thursday.

Officers arrived at the house and smelled smoke. They also noticed a fire burning inside the house.

They called the Kansas City Fire Department and then entered the house to search for anyone inside. They made the decision to evacuate because of the threat of the fire.

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After firefighters extinguished the flames, police reentered the home. Inside they found a man and a girl dead from gunshot injuries.

They also found a boy suffering from gunshot injuries. Emergency crews rushed him to a hospital where he died from his injuries.

Detectives are working to determine what happened leading up to the shootings. They said they are not looking for a suspect, but have not provided any other details about what may have happened.

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The names of the people killed have not been publicly released.

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