Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down the Chiefs’ 2026 schedule and react to the league’s biggest matchups, primetime games and toughest stretches. The duo is joined by NFL Senior Director of Broadcasting Blake Jones for an inside look at how the NFL schedule is built and the factors that shape it each season. Plus, they discuss how Patrick Mahomes’ injury impacted the league’s scheduling decisions and what it means for Kansas City moving forward.

Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down the Chiefs&rsquo; 2026 schedule and react to the league&rsquo;s biggest matchups, primetime games and toughest stretches. The duo is joined by NFL Senior Director of Broadcasting Blake Jones for an inside look at how the NFL schedule is built and the factors that shape it each season. Plus, they discuss how Patrick Mahomes&rsquo; injury impacted the league&rsquo;s scheduling decisions and what it means for Kansas City moving forward.

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’ 2026 schedule and react to the league’s biggest matchups, primetime games and toughest stretches.

41 is the Mic: Chiefs Schedule Reaction & The Mahomes Effect

Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down everything they saw during the Kansas City Chiefs’ mandatory minicamp. The duo discusses which players stood out on the practice field, reacts to the team’s latest roster moves, and shares key insights from the press conferences they attended. Plus, they examine the one position group that still leaves them with questions as the Chiefs continue preparations for the 2026 season. Tune in for the latest observations, analysis, and storylines from minicamp.

Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down everything they saw during the Kansas City Chiefs&rsquo; mandatory minicamp. The duo discusses which players stood out on the practice field, reacts to the team&rsquo;s latest roster moves, and shares key insights from the press conferences they attended. Plus, they examine the one position group that still leaves them with questions as the Chiefs continue preparations for the 2026 season. Tune in for the latest observations, analysis, and storylines from minicamp.

Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down everything they saw during the Kansas City Chiefs’ mandatory minicamp.

41 is the Mic: Chiefs Minicamp Standouts, Roster Moves & One Position Raising Questions

Week 2 of Chiefs OTAs is complete, and Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down everything they observed from the practice field. The duo shares their impressions of Patrick Mahomes’ command of the offense, Xavier Worthy’s continued development, and the early impact of rookies Mansoor Delane and Kenneth Walker.

Matt and Nick also discuss what stood out from the assistant coaches’ press conferences, key position battles to watch, player development story lines, and other observations as the Chiefs continue their off-season program. Plus, they examine which players are making the most of their opportunities heading into the next phase of the off-season.

Week 2 of Chiefs OTAs is complete, and Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down everything they observed from the practice field. The duo shares their impressions of Patrick Mahomes&rsquo; command of the offense, Xavier Worthy&rsquo;s continued development, and the early impact of rookies Mansoor Delane and Kenneth Walker.
Matt and Nick also discuss what stood out from the assistant coaches&rsquo; press conferences, key position battles to watch, player development story lines, and other observations as the Chiefs continue their off-season program. Plus, they examine which players are making the most of their opportunities heading into the next phase of the off-season.

Week 2 of Chiefs OTAs is complete, and Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down everything they observed from the practice field. 

41 is the Mic: Chiefs OTA Takeaways- Mahomes, Worthy, Delane & Walker Shine in Week 2

Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs share their firsthand observations from the Chiefs’ first OTA practice open to the media. The duo discusses Patrick Mahomes’ performance, breaks down which players stood out during the session, and provides the latest injury updates as Kansas City begins its offseason program. Plus, hear what caught their attention on both sides of the ball and what it could mean moving forward.

Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs share their firsthand observations from the Chiefs&rsquo; first OTA practice open to the media. The duo discusses Patrick Mahomes&rsquo; performance, breaks down which players stood out during the session, and provides the latest injury updates as Kansas City begins its offseason program. Plus, hear what caught their attention on both sides of the ball and what it could mean moving forward.

Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs share their firsthand observations from the Chiefs’ first OTA practice open to the media. 

41 is the Mic: Chiefs Schedule Reaction & The Mahomes Effect

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