Mark Van Sickle

Joined: Jul 20, 2024

Mark Van Sickle is an analyst for Kansas City Chiefs On SI. Van Sickle has been a radio producer and on-air talent in KC since 2011.

Dec 8, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Matthew Wright (49) watches a game winning field goal as time expires against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Chiefs Must Take Care of Business in Action-Packed Close to 2024-25 Schedule

Oct 27, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker (7) kicks a field goal against the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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Which of the Chiefs' Issues Are Worth Worrying About?

Nov 8, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs the ball against Carolina Panthers defensive back Myles Hartsfield (38) during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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Chiefs Can Recalibrate vs. Panthers – Does It Matter if KC is 'Convincing?'

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce makes the game-winning touchdown reception against Bills linebacker Matt Milano. The Chiefs beat the Bills 42-36 in overtime to move on to the AFC Championship game against the Bengals.

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Another Battle Between Chiefs and Bills Sets the Stage for NFL Playoff Picture

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, center, talks to quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) next to tight end Travis Kelce (87) before a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 26-13. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

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Halfway Through the Season, How Have the Chiefs Stayed Undefeated?

The Kansas City Chiefs won't stop winning, showing traits as an organization that have fostered a winning culture from top to bottom.

Oct 27, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (29) celebrates with wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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Winning Ugly: The Undefeated Chiefs Have Found Success and They May Not Change

The Kansas City Chiefs aren't blowing teams away, but they remain the only undefeated team left in the NFL. That'll do.

Nov 26, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The House Never Wins: Chiefs' Dominance in Las Vegas Provides Reason to Bet on Red

The Kansas City Chiefs have never lost a game in Allegiant Stadium. Don't expect anything different when the Chiefs take the field against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in overtime of Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Patrick Mahomes Can’t Be Stopped by the San Francisco 49ers

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is undefeated against the San Francisco 49ers and would move to 5-0 all-time with a win on Sunday.

Oct 7, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (29) celebrates with tight end Travis Kelce (87) after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the New Orleans Saints at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Old Friends Step Up, Give Chiefs Kingdom Peace of Mind During Bye Week

The Kansas City Chiefs made critical moves that brought back former players JuJu Smith-Schuster and Kareem Hunt before they helped the team get to a 5-0 start leading into the bye week.

Nov 20, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates after scoring on a 17-yard touchdown reception with 31 seconds left against the Los Angeles Chargers SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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After Slow Start, Will Travis Kelce Break Out Against the Chargers? Here's What History Says

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has torched the Chargers over the past few seasons and should have another chance to dominate on Sunday.

Sep 15, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Patrick Mahomes Can Continue Dome Dominance, Set Records vs. Falcons

On Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, Patrick Mahomes can remain undefeated in dome games with the KC Chiefs and set a few NFL records along the way as well.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) catches a deep pass as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (29) defends in the third quarter during a Week 17 NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Chiefs won, 25-17.

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Chiefs Can Effectively End Rivalry with Bengals on Sunday

The Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals have had quite the rivalry the past few years, but KC can put that all to an end with a win on Sunday.

Sep 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) runs the ball as Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (0) defends during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Rashee Rice Earns No. 1 Wide Receiver Status After Big Opening Night Win

In the Kansas City Chiefs' season-opening win over the Baltimore Ravens, wide receiver Rashee Rice proved he can be the Chiefs' top wide receiver in a pivotal season for his team.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) looks on next to tight end Travis Kelce (87) before a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 26-13. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Looking Into the Futures: Which KC Chiefs Lines Bring the Best Bets for the 2024 Season?

How will QB Patrick Mahomes, TE Travis Kelce and RB Isiah Pacheco fare in 2024? Here's what you need to know, including the latest odds and stats, before placing your bets on the Kansas City Chiefs.

Aug 22, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (19) is tackled by Chicago Bears linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga (45) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Kadarius Toney, Nikko Remigio, Cornell Powell, Justyn Ross: Who Wins KC's Final WR Spot?

The Kansas City Chiefs will have to cut down to their 53-man roster by Tuesday afternoon. Which bubble wide receiver should get KC's final WR roster spot? Kadarius Toney, Nikko Remigio, Justyn Ross and Cornell Powell all have an argument.

Aug 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Carson Steele (42) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second quarter during preseason at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

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Four Players to Watch in Chiefs vs. Lions: Can KC's Breakout Back Keep Climbing the Depth Chart?

These four Kansas City Chiefs players are hoping to continue to build on strong training camp and preseason performances. Can RB Carson Steele and WR Justyn Ross win a roster spot in 2024?