Led by efforts from playmakers like Trent McDuffie and Chris Jones, the Chiefs defense fought all Super Bowl long to buy time and allow Kansas City to escape with a win over the San Francisco 49ers. 

Will the Niners' success stopping tight ends hold against Travis Kelce? Can Brock Purdy silence doubters? Where does Taylor Swift fit in? In a special edition of the Power Rankings, Eric Edholm identifies the 32 most important people in Super Bowl LVIII.

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha explores the five most important questions that could shape the outcome of Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.

As the 2023 NFL regular season winds down, Bucky Brooks spotlights 10 players who broke out in Year 2. The list includes a pair of bell-cow running backs and three playmaking corners.

The Next Gen Stats analytics team ranks the top 10 slot defenders entering Week 11 of the 2023 NFL season. While one veteran stands out above the rest, a rookie is clearly making an immediate impact on the league.

The Kansas City Chiefs shut down the high-powered Dolphins offense on Sunday in Germany. Tight end Travis Kelce said afterward that this year's defensive group is the best he's played with.

Sauce Gardner burst onto the scene last season, earning first-team All-Pro honors as a rookie, but he wasn't the only intriguing cornerback from the 2022 NFL Draft class. Brian Baldinger spotlights 10 CBs poised to break out in Year 2.

Coming off their second title in four years, the Chiefs have another shot at repeating as Super Bowl champs with Patrick Mahomes under center. Adam Rank examines the state of the team heading into the 2023 NFL season.

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

Will the Eagles' pass rush befuddle Patrick Mahomes? Can Nick Sirianni successfully match wits with Andy Reid? Next Gen Stats maven Mike Band crunches the numbers on seven crucial Super Bowl LVII matchups. Who has the edge?

The Kansas City Chiefs will have a key member of their secondary for the Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles after cornerback L'Jarius Sneed cleared concussion protocol. 

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

NFL.com's Eric Edholm breaks down four things to watch when the Chiefs play host to the Chargers in the first-ever Thursday night game on Prime Video.

Chargers WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) is unlikely to play on a short week this Thursday night, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

Daniel Jeremiah reveals his projections for 13 of the NFL's top defensive rookies in 2022. Which first-round pick will reach double-digit sacks in Year 1?

Which draft picks MUST provide immediate returns? With the start of the 2022 NFL regular season fast approaching, Lance Zierlein identifies the one rookie most pivotal to each team's success this year. 

Did Josh Jacobs' heavy usage in the Raiders' first preseason game hint at the running back's future? How is Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel approaching the RB competition? Find out the buzz as we track interesting items of news from today's camp.

How much does Tyreek Hill's move to Miami impact Kansas City's expectations in 2022? Not much at all! In this edition of State of the Franchise, Adam Rank says the Chiefs remain squarely in "title or bust" mode.

Tom Brady and the Buccaneers will host Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs at 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 2 at Raymond James Stadium. 

The New York Jets parted ways with starting guard Greg Van Roten as they welcome in a former Philadelphia Eagles interior offensive lineman. 

The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to select Washington defensive back Trent McDuffie with the No. 21 overall pick on Thursday during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Watch a countdown of the 10 best highlight plays made by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2023 NFL season.

"GMFB" picks which player not named quarterback Patrick Mahomes had biggest contribution to '23 Kansas City Chiefs season.

"GMFB" picks the most impressive plays from Super Bowl LVIII on You Gotta Rewind That!

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie's third-down holding on San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Juan Jennings breathes new life into SF's first drive of OT.

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie's timely CB blitz breaks up San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's third-down slant throw.

Cornerback Trent McDuffie's downfield PBU forces Kansas City Chiefs' THIRD straight three-and-out of the game.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Trent McDuffie times his jump perfectly to reach up and break up a potential 37-yard touchdown pass in the back of the end zone from San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy to wide receiver Deebo Samuel.

"GMFB" reveal their bold predictions for Super Bowl LVIII.

NFL Network's Peter Schrager says Kansas City Chiefs cornerback "Trent McDuffie is going to make the play of the game" in Super Bowl LVIII.

During Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night the Kansas City Chiefs players discuss the relationship between their teammate Travis Kelce and Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Taylor Swift and how she has brought a positive impact around the NFL and to the team.

NFL Network's Jason McCourty shares his top defensive plays from Wild Card Weekend.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Trent McDuffie delivers a tackle with authority on Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Trent McDuffie denies Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill's potential fourth-down reception with a well-timed pass breakup.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Trent McDuffie blitzes off the slot to strip-sack Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and almost force a second Chiefs takeaway.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Trent McDuffie comes on a blitz and works his way into a sack that forces the Philadelphia Eagles to punt on their first drive on "Monday Night Football."

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie's CB blitz sparks defensive end Tershawn Wharton's 11-yard sack of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie's hit-stick tackle forces a fumble recovered by safety Mike Edwards, who laterals it to safety Bryan Cook for a 59-yard touchdown.

"GMFB" picks who will be the Most Valuable Player in Frankfurt for Week 9 for the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins.

NFL Network's Steve Smith Sr. is joined by David Carr and Kimmi Chex on "NFL Total Access" as he previews the Week 9 matchup between Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and the Kansas City Chiefs in Frankfurt, Germany.

NFL Network's Jason McCourty ranks his top defensive backs following Week 6.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins cannot connect with wide receiver Jordan Addison on fourth-down against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie and linebacker Willie Gay create a takeaway against Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert.

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie prevents TD to Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones with nifty push-out move.

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie forces Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. into a red-zone fumble that is recovered by Chiefs safety Bryan Cook.

NFL Network's Peter Schrager explains why he has Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie at the No. 4 spot in his breakout-player rankings for 2023.