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Matt Audilet

By Matt Audilet

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The Kansas City Chiefs missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014 last season, ending the year with a disappointing 6-11 record after star quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a season-ending ACL/LCL tear in Week 15.

But now two games into their 2026 campaign, the Chiefs look back to their championship-contending ways.

Kansas City began the year with a dominant 31-10 win over the Denver Broncos. And on Sunday night, the team pulled out a closely-contested 33-30 overtime win over the visiting Indianapolis Colts.

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Veteran tight end Travis Kelce put on a vintage performance in this primetime win, reeling in nine catches for 101 yards and a touchdown.

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During the most recent episode of his "New Heights" podcast, Kelce explained what's different about this year's Chiefs team.

“It feels like there is a lot more unity — in the building, the determination and the mindset. There’s a different feel on how we go to work during the week. It’s so much more fun," Kelce said, via SleeperChiefs.

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Now, the Chiefs turn their attention toward a favorable matchup against the 0-2 Miami Dolphins. Sunday's Week 3 matchup will kick off at 1 p.m. ET from Miami's Hard Rock Stadium.

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