Jesse Newell
@jessenewell.bsky.social
Chiefs beat writer for The Athletic. [email protected]
Patrick Mahomes has been the Chiefs' starting quarterback in Mexico, Germany and Brazil. But he's never been that in the NFL stadium he went to as a kid.
More on what Thursday's game will mean to him: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
More on what Thursday's game will mean to him: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
November 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Patrick Mahomes has been the Chiefs' starting quarterback in Mexico, Germany and Brazil. But he's never been that in the NFL stadium he went to as a kid.
More on what Thursday's game will mean to him: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
More on what Thursday's game will mean to him: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
What are the Chiefs saying ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts? More on that, and also the hand motion Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes both used at their press conference this week.
November 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
What are the Chiefs saying ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts? More on that, and also the hand motion Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes both used at their press conference this week.
In the Chiefs locker room, a teammate tried to lift the spirits of Patrick Mahomes. It didn't last long.
More on the KC QB who — intentionally — kept changing one word in his postgame press conference.
And the reality that he knows is ahead: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
More on the KC QB who — intentionally — kept changing one word in his postgame press conference.
And the reality that he knows is ahead: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
November 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
In the Chiefs locker room, a teammate tried to lift the spirits of Patrick Mahomes. It didn't last long.
More on the KC QB who — intentionally — kept changing one word in his postgame press conference.
And the reality that he knows is ahead: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
More on the KC QB who — intentionally — kept changing one word in his postgame press conference.
And the reality that he knows is ahead: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
3 things to watch for ahead of Chiefs-Bills on Sunday
October 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
3 things to watch for ahead of Chiefs-Bills on Sunday
Where does Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes think he’s improved from a year ago? Here’s what he says — with a specific example: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
October 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Where does Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes think he’s improved from a year ago? Here’s what he says — with a specific example: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice said his 2nd TD against the Raiders was the product of the work he and Patrick Mahomes put in this offseason: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
October 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice said his 2nd TD against the Raiders was the product of the work he and Patrick Mahomes put in this offseason: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
One (non-fight) topic dominated talk in the Chiefs’ locker room — with Patrick Mahomes tweeting about it as well.
It’s time to stretch the imagination for what’s possible with these Chiefs.
“Everybody’s been waiting for it. It’s what the hype is about.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
It’s time to stretch the imagination for what’s possible with these Chiefs.
“Everybody’s been waiting for it. It’s what the hype is about.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
October 13, 2025 at 12:55 PM
One (non-fight) topic dominated talk in the Chiefs’ locker room — with Patrick Mahomes tweeting about it as well.
It’s time to stretch the imagination for what’s possible with these Chiefs.
“Everybody’s been waiting for it. It’s what the hype is about.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
It’s time to stretch the imagination for what’s possible with these Chiefs.
“Everybody’s been waiting for it. It’s what the hype is about.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Promised surprises and trades in last week's 53-man roster projection. Chiefs have had one of each to this point. Cooper McDonald a great story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
August 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Promised surprises and trades in last week's 53-man roster projection. Chiefs have had one of each to this point. Cooper McDonald a great story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes on ESPN’s “The Kingdom” red carpet.
August 25, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes on ESPN’s “The Kingdom” red carpet.
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on ESPN’s “The Kingdom” red carpet.
August 25, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on ESPN’s “The Kingdom” red carpet.
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March 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Chiefs TE Travis Kelce’s attempted practice dunk attempt on DE Charles Omenihu did not go well
January 30, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce’s attempted practice dunk attempt on DE Charles Omenihu did not go well
You have 7 seconds to find Travis Kelce in this Chiefs practice video
January 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
You have 7 seconds to find Travis Kelce in this Chiefs practice video
Thanks. You are correct. I forgot to add 2018 to my stathead search. He’s 10-2. Good catch
January 17, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Thanks. You are correct. I forgot to add 2018 to my stathead search. He’s 10-2. Good catch
This was Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes walking to the locker room after the game.
December 16, 2024 at 12:41 AM
This was Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes walking to the locker room after the game.
Prediction for Chiefs-Bills. 5-3-1 against the spread this year; 61% over last 3 seasons: t.co/5FXpgZ5Ppo
November 16, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Prediction for Chiefs-Bills. 5-3-1 against the spread this year; 61% over last 3 seasons: t.co/5FXpgZ5Ppo