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Chiefs praying early health edge lasts beyond Week 1

The NFL creates so many incredible storylines throughout the season. Parity is what helps make the league the best among the major sports. But the nature of the sport also creates a litany of injuries for teams throughout the year. The Kansas City Chiefs certainly felt the effects of that last season.

Hollywood Brown missed most of last year after getting hurt on the first play of the preseason. Isiah Pacheco was hurt early, leading to a largely empty campaign for him in 2024. Elsewhere, the Chiefs were managing ailments throughout the calendar.

The Chiefs enter 2025 healthier than expected, a key advantage as they face one of the NFL’s toughest early schedules.