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Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin offer their thoughts on the playoffs. The Chiefs might not be playing, but they have plenty of connections with the teams in the field, including former players suiting up this weekend. Joe also shares why he roots against the Buffalo Bills. Agree or disagree with our thoughts? Let us know on X: @joevalerio7...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin offer some final thoughts on the season-ending loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The day after that, Andy Reid held a team meeting and exit interviews. Joe describes what that process is like for a player. They also discuss the latest NFL head coaching firings and how it impacts the Chiefs. Agree or disagree wi...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin preview the Chiefs' final game of the season. It's against the rival Las Vegas Raiders, who are vying for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite the eight combined wins between the Chiefs and Raiders, Joe and Jeff point out some reasons to tune in for Kansas City's final contest of the 2025 se...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the watershed news that the Chiefs will be playing in Kansas City, Kan., starting in 2031. Jeff is pissed the Chiefs will be playing in a dome, and Joe shares his thoughts as someone who has played in Arrowhead Stadium. They also preview the Christmas night game between the Chiefs and Denver Broncos....

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin give their quick reaction to the Chiefs' lackluster loss to the Tennessee Titans. Though the Chiefs had the horrendous luck of having another backup QB lost to an ACL, they both wanted to see more snaps from the rookies. They also discuss what the Chiefs need in the draft and respond to some social media cri...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the latest news on Patrick Mahomes, who underwent knee surgery Monday night, and his injury. They also preview Sunday's game between the Chiefs and Tennessee Titans and offer their predictions for the game and some things to watch for. Agree or disagree with our thoughts? Let us know on X: @joevaleri...

Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin gives his quick reaction to the devastating news that Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL and also the Chiefs' loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, which eliminated the Chiefs from playoff contention. Jeff has torn the ACL in both his knees and provides what he knows about the injury and recovery process — as well as his thoughts about the game. Agree or disagree with our thou...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin preview a huge game between the Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers, who are both battling to make the playoffs. The Chiefs need a win if they hope to stay in playoff contention. They discuss matchups to watch and offer their predictions for this game. Chargers QB Justin Herbert is playing with a surgically-repa...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin give their quick reaction to the Chiefs' crushing loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday Night Football. They discuss what went wrong and Andy Reid's controversial decision to go for it on fourth down. Joe analyzes how the beat-up Chiefs OL held up. Agree or disagree with our thoughts? Let us know on X: @joeva...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio is out, but Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin previews a huge game on Sunday night between the Chiefs and Houston Texans. Both teams are fighting for a playoff berth and desperately need the win. He discusses matchups to watch and why the Texans defense presents such a formidable challenge to the battered Chiefs OL. Jeff also reveals the reporti...

Joe Hoyt, the Dallas Cowboys beat writer for The Dallas Morning News, joins former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin to preview the Thanksgiving game between the Chiefs and Cowboys. They discuss matchups to watch and offer their predictions for this game. Hoyt and Valerio also compare notes on Brian Schottenheimer, whose father, Marty, coached the...

Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin gives his quick reaction to the Kansas City Chiefs' Week 12 overtime win against the Indianapolis Colts. Former Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio was busy with a family function, but Jeff explains how the Chiefs were able to finally win a one-score game after being 0-5 in those contests, heading into the Colts game. He also breaks down how the Chiefs defense was a...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin preview a huge game between the Chiefs and AFC South-leading Indianapolis Colts. They discuss matchups to watch and offer their predictions for this game. Joe also remembers what it was like to play in the brutal playoff loss to the Colts almost 30 years ago. Agree or disagree with our thoughts? Let us know...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin give their quick reaction to the Chiefs' Week 11 loss to the rival Denver Broncos. They discuss what went wrong and what this means for the overall playoff picture. Joe also breaks down how the offensive line did in Josh Simmons' return. Agree or disagree with our thoughts? Let us know on X: @joevalerio73 an...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin preview a huge Sunday afternoon matchup between the Chiefs and rival Denver Broncos. They discuss matchups to watch and offer their predictions for this game, which could help determine the winner of the AFC West. Joe explains how the Chiefs might be able to exploit a few holes in the Broncos' terrific defen...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin analyze the Chiefs' Week Nine loss to the Buffalo Bills. Joe blames the loss on the offensive line, but help is on the way because Josh Simmons has returned to the Chiefs facility. Jeff details the issues the Chiefs defense had vs. the RBs and TEs. They discuss what this loss means in the grand scheme of thi...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin are joined by former Buffalo Bills linemen John Fina and Jerry Ostroski of the Overreaction Buffalo show for a deep-dive preview of Sunday's huge game between the Chiefs and the Bills. They discuss matchups to watch and also share stories from their playing days, including reflections on Marv Levy and when t...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin give their quick reaction to the Chiefs' Week Eight win against the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football. They love how the Chiefs responded in the second half but break down some of the things that went wrong in the first half, including Joe's analysis of Jaylon Moore's struggles with the bull rus...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin preview Monday night's game between the Chiefs and the Washington Commanders. They discuss matchups to watch and offer their predictions for this prime-time game. Joe explains why the Chiefs might use a spy and how viewers can look for that. Jeff expects Patrick Mahomes to target Commanders CB Marshon Lattim...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin give their quick reaction to the Chiefs' dominant, Week Seven shutout against the rival Las Vegas Raiders. They put the absolute demolishing of the Raiders in perspective and break down Patrick Mahomes' amusing acting job while pretending the Chiefs were just trying to draw the Raiders offside on 4th and 1....

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin preview Sunday's game between the Chiefs and the rival Las Vegas Raiders. They discuss matchups to watch and offer their predictions for this AFC West contest. Joe shares some stories from his playing days when he had to block Howie Long and the Raiders. They also talk about the mystery surrounding Josh Simm...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin give their quick reaction to the Chiefs' impressive, Week Six win against the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football. The Chiefs had a very clean game, avoiding any accepted penalties or turnovers. Joe also breaks down the performance of Jaylon Moore who filled in at left tackle. Agree or disagree with our t...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin preview Sunday night's heavyweight battle between the Chiefs and Detroit Lions. They discuss matchups to watch and offer their predictions for this primetime game. The guys explain why the Lions present such a challenge — particularly on offense — but could be vulnerable in the secondary. Agree or disagree w...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin give their quick reaction to the Chiefs' Week Five loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday Night Football. Although the Chiefs had some great offensive moments and won the turnover battle, penalties and poor special teams was their undoing. They also break down the game-changing, 99-yard, pick-six play. A...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin preview Monday night's game between the Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars. They discuss matchups to watch and offer their predictions for this primetime game. The guys explain why the turnover ratio and stopping RB Travis Etienne will be keys for the Chiefs. The Florida heat also could present a challenge when...