7 Chiefs stories to get you ready for Week 8

The Kansas City Chiefs (6-1) are set to face the Denver Broncos (2-5) in Week 8 of the 2023 NFL season.  It's the second time these two teams will have squared off this year, and in just a three-week span. That creates a unique challenge for the both the Broncos and Chiefs, who will look to […]

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The Kansas City Chiefs (6-1) are set to face the Denver Broncos (2-5) in Week 8 of the 2023 NFL season. 

It's the second time these two teams will have squared off this year, and in just a three-week span. That creates a unique challenge for the both the Broncos and Chiefs, who will look to add some new wrinkles and correct some issues from the matchup earlier in the year.

Below you'll find all of our top stories throughout the week in order to get you ready for the upcoming game on Sunday afternoon. 

Chiefs looking good on final injury report

The practice week ended just as it began despite a brief hiccup that saw Jerick McKinnon and Harrison Butker miss practice on Thursday. Only one player has been ruled out and another player looks to make a remarkably quick return from injury in Week 8.

Latest on Justyn Ross following arrest

Chiefs second-year WR Justyn Ross had a run-in with the law that saw him arrested and arraigned ahead of the practice week. Chiefs HC Andy Reid confirmed on Wednesday that Ross remains with the team and would practice all week, but the NFL had other plans. They placed Ross on the Commissioner's Exempt List on Friday. Find out what that means above. 

Chiefs' 2023 defense among best in franchise history

They've called the 2023 Chiefs' defense the best of the Patrick Mahomes era. However, it's time that we begin talking about them as one of the best in franchise history.

Chiefs sign old friend to the practice squad

The unofficial MVP of the Chiefs' 2019-20 Super Bowl run is back with the team, albeit in a lesser capacity this time around. NT Mike "The Beast" Pennel has been signed to the practice squad after the Chiefs lost rookie DT Keondre Coburn on waivers. 

Chiefs release updated "unofficial" depth chart

Some changes to the roster mean some changes to the latest depth chart assembled by the Chiefs' PR staff. Mecole Hardman and Charles Omenihu are now reflected, while Keondre Coburn and Montrell Washington are not. 

Rookie WR Rashee Rice is "Texas Tough"

Rice is off to a surprisingly successful start as a rookie WR in Kansas City. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes spoke on his further development and labeled him as "Texas Tough" given his performance thus far.

Snow in the forecast in Denver this weekend means that Mother Nature is betting on the Chiefs. From verifiable "Snow Game Guy" Patrick Mahomes to Trey Smith's "Big Man Weather", Kansas City's finest love playing in winter weather conditions. 

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