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Quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a major knee injury as the Kansas City Chiefs were ruled out of the NFL play-offs for the first time since the 2014 season.

Sunday's 16-13 loss at home to the Los Angeles Chargers means that, despite having three regular season games remaining, the Chiefs have already been eliminated from play-off contention.

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Aaron Rodgers turned back the clock with a vintage performance in his Steelers debut that featured big throws, no turnovers and a late victory over his former team.

Rodgers threw four touchdown passes — two in a 50-second span in the second half — and Chris Boswell kicked a go-ahead, career-long 60-yard field goal with 1:03 remaining to lead Pittsburgh to a 34-32 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.

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For Zach Ertz, this was much more than a mistake.

After tearing his ACL during the Washington Commanders' game against the Minnesota Vikings on December 7, the tight end will miss the remainder of the NFL season. He was attempting to catch a ball from Marcus Mariota, the quarterback for his team, when the tragic incident occurred.

The 35-year-old was clearly upset when he was taken off the field by medical personnel at U.S. Bank Stadium. He started crying while receiving treatment from the sidelines for what might be a career-ending injury.

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Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has shared that Travis Kelce is ready for the new season and in a positive state of mind following a whirlwind offseason. Speaking to reporters in Brazil on September 4 ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs' opening game, Reid praised the tight end's commitment to training and described him as being in a "good, good place."
 
The 67-year-old coach highlighted Kelce's dedication both during training camp and in the offseason, emphasizing that his star player is eager to get started. Reid also pointed out that despite the headlines surrounding Kelce's personal life, including his recent engagement, there have been no noticeable changes in the way he prepares for success on the field.
 

During the same press conference, Kelce, 35, spoke about his engagement to Taylor Swift after being asked how his life has shifted and whether balancing his personal life with football has been difficult. With a lighthearted response, he joked that he now has "one more ring," before adding with a smile, "Well, two if we're counting the Super Bowl." He admitted that life has been fun and exciting since he began dating Swift, acknowledging that while there is more public attention on him, he embraces it and is enjoying every moment. "I'm living life. Living on a high, I guess," Kelce told reporters.

 

The tight end had previously shared the engagement news alongside Swift on August 26 and opened up further on the September 3 episode of New Heights, the podcast he co-hosts with his brother Jason Kelce. Jason excitedly announced the news to listeners, joking about the Instagram post that had gone viral. Travis confirmed the announcement and expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love, messages, and support from fans and friends. He said it has been a joy to share the milestone with everyone and to reveal who he will be spending the rest of his life with.

 

Despite the media frenzy surrounding his engagement, Kelce's focus remains firmly on football. The Chiefs are set to take on the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil, on September 5 to kick off the season. 

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The Dallas Cowboys suffered a decisive defeat in Detroit, losing to the Lions with a final score of forty four to thirty. The game not only damaged their hopes for a playoff run but also provided a clear reflection of the inconsistency that has marked their season. Despite moments of resilience and strong individual performances, the team struggled to maintain momentum and paid heavily for their mistakes at Ford Field.

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As always, the NFL Draft delivered plenty of drama, with Shedeur Sanders' dramatic slide and the Jacksonville Jaguars' bold trade among the biggest talking points. While the draft lacked the usual depth of star names, there was still plenty of intrigue, and although it's difficult to truly judge a draft class immediately, opinions on the winners and losers are already forming.

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Travis Kelce is drawing criticism after showing support for teammate Rashee Rice, who is serving a six-game suspension for reckless driving. Ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles on September 14, the tight end wore a "Free 4" shirt during warmups, referencing Rice's jersey number. Chiefs players Tyquan Thornton and Hollywood Brown also sported the Dreamathon t-shirt, which features an image of Rice.

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