Lyle Graversen

Lyle Graversen has been writing about the Kansas City Chiefs for Arrowhead Addict for over a decade and is one of Fansided's longest running contributors. From the drama of the Todd Haley era, to the building of the current Chiefs dynasty, Lyle has covered it all. You can read his weekly Chiefs columns every Monday morning at Arrowhead Addict. Lyle is also a long time NFL draft analyst for Arrowhead Addict. His scouting reports and positional breakdowns can be seen in the months leading up to the NFL Draft each year. When he isn't writing about the Kansas City Chiefs and the NFL, Lyle is spending time with his family and works as a public school music teacher with degrees in Music Education and Music Performance.

Baltimore Ravens v Kansas City Chiefs

Why Chiefs fans should be pulling for the Ravens this weekend

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Dec 8, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) points to tight end Travis Kelce (87) after a play during the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Why Patrick Mahomes' numbers suggest a Chiefs three-peat is coming into view

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Los Angeles Chargers v Kansas City Chiefs

Sorting the Chiefs who need to start or sit with the AFC's top seed locked up

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Los Angeles Chargers v Kansas City Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes finally has a frightening amount of weapons at his disposal

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Kansas City Chiefs v Buffalo Bills

Steve Spagnuolo's overlooked mastery keeps the Chiefs quietly thriving in 2024

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Dec 15, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) runs against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

The Chiefs' pass rush has awakened just in time for the team's playoff push

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Kansas City Chiefs v Cleveland Browns

Andy Reid's baffling approach to Browns game hurts Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs

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Divisional Round - Cleveland Browns v Kansas City Chiefs

How Myles Garrett could single-handedly wreck the Chiefs offense in Week 15

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San Francisco 49ers v Arizona Cardinals

Chiefs will need more than D.J. Humphries' readiness to protect Patrick Mahomes

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October 6, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle D.J. Humphries (74) during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the 49ers 33-21. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

How much of an upgrade will D.J. Humphries really be for the Chiefs at left tackle?

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Nov 29, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) scores a touchdown as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams (2) and safety Chamarri Conner (27) chase during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Chiefs pass defense could keep them from earning the AFC's top seed

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Sep 15, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) runs the ball during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Chiefs debut an ineffective running back committee in Isiah Pacheco's return

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Minnesota Vikings v Washington Commanders

4 veteran cornerbacks who could fix the Chiefs' concerns in the secondary

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Nov 24, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA;  Carolina Panthers wide receiver David Moore (83) catches a touchdown as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) defends in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Struggling pass defense raises alarms for Kansas City Chiefs' postseason outlook

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Kansas City Chiefs v Buffalo Bills

The Chiefs' outside pass rush stinks and multiple factors are to blame

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Kansas City Chiefs v Buffalo Bills

Chiefs' first loss of season sets up blockbuster AFC race with Bills and Steelers

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