Tyrann Mathieu

The Chiefs want to keep one of the best safeties in the NFL in Kansas City beyond this season. GM Brett Veach said Friday that getting an extension done with Tyrann Mathieu will become a priority sometime after the 2021 NFL Draft. 

Kansas City was flagged eight times for 95 yards in the first two quarters of play, the most penalty yards against any team in the first half of a game this season, per NFL Research.

Will the Chiefs hoist the Lombardi Trophy for the second straight year? Can Tampa wins its second Super Bowl title? Which players will steal the spotlight? Thirty-two analysts provide predictions for Super Bowl LV.

The beat goes on for Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady, but what on earth was Matt LaFleur thinking? In this edition of the Schein Nine, Adam Schein spotlights the winners and losers from Championship Sunday.

How will Josh Allen's Bills and Andy Reid's Chiefs counter each other? Is there any better matchup than Aaron Rodgers vs. Tom Brady? Gregg Rosenthal lists 16 things to watch on Championship Sunday.

With Chad Henne filling in for an injured Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs coach Andy Reid could've played conservatively to preserve his team's lead against the Browns. But, with the game on the line, Reid and his staff decided to go all out to secure a Divisional Round win.

In case you've lived under a rock since the final weeks of the 2019 season, newsflash: The Browns have a very good backfield. Cleveland's Divisional Round opponent, the Chiefs, have not been hibernating.

Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers highlight the rosters for the 2021 Pro Bowl. Check out the complete AFC and NFC rosters.

Who are the true Super Bowl contenders? With the 2020 NFL regular season winding down, Adam Schein ranks the nine teams most likely to hoist the Lombardi Trophy on the evening of Feb. 7 in Tampa, Florida.

Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott (calf bruise) is expected to play against the Bengals in Cincinnati today, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

Brandon Mendoza dives into five overreactions from Week 6, including a major sign of distress for the Patriots and a Titans offense that is gaining steam.

The Chiefs prevailed 34-20 over the Texans but safety Tyrann Mathieu was not happy that Kansas City's defense allowed Houston to score two garbage-time touchdowns.

The Kansas City Chiefs make no secret about their desire to build a dynasty. But Jeffri Chadiha says they're about to face a harsh reality that comes with trying to repeat as Super Bowl champions: History is not on their side.

The Kansas City Chiefs defense wasn't glamorized after a Super Bowl-winning season, but going into the 2020 season, Tyrann Mathieu sees his squad as one of the best in the NFL.

All three NBA playoff games were postponed Wednesday after the Milwaukee Bucks decided not to play in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake. A number of NFL players tweeted in support of the Bucks' decision.

As we hurtle toward the 2020 NFL season, Adam Schein predicts which nine teams will boast the league's best defenses. Who earns the No. 1 spot: Derwin James' Chargers, Tre'Davious White's Bills or Nick Bosa's 49ers?

Gil Brandt lists the top 10 offensive-defensive duos in the NFL. Where do Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and safety Tyrann Mathieu rank?

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2020 NFL season.

Down the stretch of a season that would culminate in the Chiefs' first Super Bowl title in 50 years, Kansas City led the NFL in scoring defense from Weeks 11-17, according to NFL Research. Will the Chris Jones and Tyrann Mathieu-led band be able to carry over its late-season surge into 2020?

On Tuesday, the Kansas City Chiefs locked up Pro Bowl DT Chris Jones on a four-year, $85 million contract with $60 million in total guarantees. And today, Adam Schein's locking up a guarantee of his own: The Chiefs are repeating as Super Bowl champions.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and safety Tyrann Mathieu discussed their participation in a player video in which they called on the league to condemn racism and a systemic oppression of black people.

Cynthia Frelund assembles an all-star roster of analytics monsters from the 2019 season. Who joins reigning MVP Lamar Jackson on the squad?

Who are the most underappreciated players in the NFL? Cynthia Frelund, our resident analytics guru, crunched the numbers to unearth overlooked individuals with the highest contribution metrics. Here is one slept-on standout for each AFC team.

The Kansas City Chiefs' bid for back-to-back Super Bowl titles got a whole lot harder after the release of their 2020 schedule, Jeffri Chadiha writes. Can Patrick Mahomes & Co. survive the early-season 'gauntlet' that awaits them?

With the 2020 NFL schedule released, which games are truly must-see TV for football fans across the country? Adam Schein ranks the top nine prime-time showdowns. Which marquee matchup comes in at No. 1?

NFL Network's James Palmer examines the Kansas City Chiefs' salary-cap situation for the 2021 offseason.

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu reacts to loss vs. Tampa Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV.

The Kansas City Chiefs stonewall Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones on fourth-and-goal behind defensive tackle Vita Vea's lead block.

NFL Media's Jeff Chadiha discusses the relationships between Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians and Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians addresses the media ahead of Super Bowl LV.

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu talks about how the Kansas City Chiefs will game plan against Tom Brady heading into Super Bowl LV.

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu on what the Chiefs must do to best Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady in Super Bowl LV.

NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund, Shaun O'Hara make Super Bowl LV bold predictions.

See a countdown of the 10 best highlight plays made by safety Tyrann Mathieu for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2020 regular season.

Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu reacts to Kansas City's win over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger breaks down how Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will respond to the Kansas City Chiefs blitz defense.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks breaks down ultimate cat-and-mouse matchup in AFC Championship Game.

Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu was mic'd up for Kansas City's dramatic win over the Cleveland Browns in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.

The top performing players from the Divisional Round of the 2020 NFL Playoffs according to Pro Football Focus

Watch the highlights from the AFC Divisional Round matchup between the Cleveland Browns and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu reads Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield's throw for key interception.

NFL Network's Jeffri Chadiha: breaks down how L'Jarius Snead's return has helped Tyrann Mathieu.

The "NFL Total Access" crew Introduces 2021 Pro Bowl defensive backs for AFC, NFC.

Watch the top turnovers of Week 14 during the NFL 2020 season.

Watch the full game highlights of the Week 14 matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins.

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu intercepts a pass from Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Here is every player who earned a Pro Football Focus grade of at least 90 in Week 13.

Watch the Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs highlights from Week 13 of the 2020 season.

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu reads Drew Lock's throw for game-sealing INT.

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu shows off his vertical leap by intercepting a pass from Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock.