Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down the Chiefs’ 20–10 loss to the Houston Texans, examining how Kansas City slipped to 6–7 and what this means for their fading playoff chances. The duo looks ahead to what must change in 2026 to get the franchise back on track.

Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down the Chiefs&rsquo; 20&ndash;10 loss to the Houston Texans, examining how Kansas City slipped to 6&ndash;7 and what this means for their fading playoff chances. The duo looks ahead to what must change in 2026 to get the franchise back on track.

41 is the Mic Chiefs Podcast is a collaboration between KSHB 41 Sports Producer Nick Jacobs and Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com

41 is the Mic Chiefs Podcast is a collaboration between KSHB 41 Sports Producer Nick Jacobs and Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com

41 is the Mic Chiefs Podcast

4th and 1 is a weekly Kansas City Chiefs podcast produced by staff at 41 Action News. Each week, join host Tod Palmer, Chiefs analyst Nick Jacobs and a series of guests as we talk Kansas City Chiefs and NFL football.

4th&nbsp;and 1 is a weekly Kansas City Chiefs podcast produced by staff at 41 Action News. Each week, join host Tod Palmer, Chiefs analyst Nick Jacobs and a series of guests as we talk Kansas City Chiefs and NFL football.

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Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down the Chiefs’ 20–10 loss to the Houston Texans

41 is the Mic: Chiefs’ Playoff Hopes Hang by a Thread at 6–7

Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down the top pass rushers in the 2026 NFL Draft and which prospects are the best fit for the Kansas City Chiefs defense.

Plus, they react to the viral video of Patrick Mahomes and discuss whether the NFL may need to rethink scheduling to protect its biggest star.

 

Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down the top pass rushers in the 2026 NFL Draft and which prospects are the best fit for the <a>Kansas City Chiefs</a> defense.
Plus, they react to the viral video of <a>Patrick Mahomes</a> and discuss whether the <a>NFL</a> may need to rethink scheduling to protect its biggest star.
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Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down the top pass rushers in the 2026 NFL Draft and which prospects are the best fit for the Kansas City Chiefs defense.

41 is the Mic: Pass Rushers… And a Mahomes Problem the NFL Can’t Ignore

Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs aren’t here for surface-level takes. The real impact of the Justin Fields trade (and why it matters to the Chiefs). What Travis Kelce’s contract actually says about his future. And the truth about the Chiefs draft—this isn’t luck, there’s a blueprint. If you want real insight instead of recycled headlines, this is the episode.

 

Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs aren&rsquo;t here for surface-level takes. The real impact of the Justin Fields trade (and why it matters to the Chiefs). What Travis Kelce&rsquo;s contract actually says about his future. And the truth about the Chiefs draft&mdash;this isn&rsquo;t luck, there&rsquo;s a blueprint. If you want real insight instead of recycled headlines, this is the episode.
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 The real impact of the Justin Fields trade (and why it matters to the Chiefs). What Travis Kelce’s contract actually says about his future. 

41 is the Mic - Fields Traded, Kelce’s Truth, Chiefs Draft Secrets 

Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs discuss Travis Kelce returning to Kansas City, review the Chiefs’ first week of free agency, and look at the biggest remaining needs on the roster.

Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs discuss Travis Kelce returning to Kansas City, review the Chiefs&rsquo; first week of free agency, and look at the biggest remaining needs on the roster.

41 is the Mic: Chiefs’ Playoff Hopes Hang by a Thread at 6–7

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