Former Chiefs roundup features Gardner Minshew heroics and Trent McDuffie revenge

Several former Kansas City Chiefs players made significant impacts for their current NFL teams during Week 8 of the 2026 season. Quarterback Gardner Minshew rallied the Arizona Cardinals to an overtime victory with 188 passing yards and three touchdowns after replacing Jacoby Brissett. Meanwhile, cornerback Trent McDuffie registered nine tackles and intercepted Justin Herbert in the Los Angeles Rams' win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Elsewhere, Miami Dolphins pass rusher Josh Uche recorded a sack and four tackles against the New England Patriots. Writer Leigh Oleszczak also notes that Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback Carson Wentz could start in Week 9 if starter Kyler Murray remains sidelined with an injury.