Jhelum Mehta

Jhelum Mehta is a sports writer at Last Word on Sports, covering the NFL and the biggest stories shaping the sports world. She has several years of experience in digital sports journalism, having previously written and edited for EssentiallySports, PFSN, Sports Illustrated, and Sportsnaut. Her work spans breaking news, player and team storylines, features, analysis, and search-driven sports content, with a particular focus on finding compelling angles behind the headlines. Jhelum holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Mithibai College of Arts and is pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from IGNOU. When she isn't breaking the latest Chiefs' story, Jhelum has her nose buried between the pages of a crisp muder mystery.

Patrick Mahomes' Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs Could Be the Reality Check the Raiders Haven’t Seen Yet

Patrick Mahomes has been the gold standard at quarterback since entering the NFL, spending his rookie year learning behind Pro Bowl veteran Alex Smith before taking over the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense. Coming off a season-ending knee injury, Mahomes has looked solid while still shaking off some of the rust. The good news for Kansas

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Maxx Crosby rushing Mahomes as Chiefs offensive line struggles

Maxx Crosby Looms as Major Problem for Chiefs After Offensive Line Struggles

It’s been a long time since the Kansas City Chiefs and the Las Vegas Raiders squared off with identical undefeated records. That’s exactly what’s on tap Sunday, though, as the 3-0 Raiders host the 3-0 Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium in a matchup that somehow feels both unexpected and must-see. And there’s no shortage of star

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Miami sideline advantage

The Chiefs’ Struggles Against Dolphins Raise Questions About Miami’s Sneaky Sideline Advantage

The Miami Dolphins’ secret weapon at Hard Rock Stadium might be the blazing Miami sun. Their stadium gives the home team a 30-degree reprieve from the boiling sun. The Dolphins are extremely aware of how hot their city can get during football season. Rather than simply sweat through the worst of it, the Dolphins decided

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Chop Robinson roughing Patrick Mahomes

NFL Fans Erupt After the League Calls Chop Robinson for Roughing Patrick Mahomes

Like it or not, that’s textbook roughing the passer in today’s NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs came out firing Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium, needing just four plays to march 67 yards downfield and punch in an opening-drive touchdown against the Miami Dolphins. But what looked like a potential runaway quickly turned into a dogfight.

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Kenneth Walker bails out Chiefs against Dolphins

Kenneth Walker III Bails Out Chiefs as Dolphins Make Kansas City Sweat Until Fourth Quarter

There’s going to be plenty of doom and gloom surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs this week. And, honestly, some of it will be justified. But the Chiefs’ 24-10 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon was anything but convincing. Sure, there was never much doubt that Andy Reid’s squad would eventually get the job

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