The Kansas City Chiefs returned to practice on Wednesday ahead of their Week 8 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. The defending champions are looking to keep their undefeated season intact, and the Raiders should be an ideal opponent for Kansas City to face after a Super Bowl LVIII rematch last weekend.

The biggest news from October 23 was the Chiefs' acquisition of veteran wide receiver Deandre Hopkins in a trade with the Tenessee Titans. Hopkins is expected to be among Kansas City's most valuable contributors if he can stay healthy through the rest of the regular season, and with some luck, the All-Pro pass-catcher will earn his first Super Bowl ring with the Chiefs in February,

Check out all the top stories about Kansas City football and teams around the AFC West on this edition of Chiefs check-in or the morning of October 24:

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