Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. Today's installment covers:

The stunning struggles of a proud defense.

NFL closers: Three players who routinely sew up wins.

But first, a look at why a modern dynasty suddenly finds itself in the danger zone ...

As the Kansas City Chiefs sit at 0-2 heading into this week's road game against the New York Giants , the football world is seemingly poised to re-enact a scene from The Wizard of Oz . With Kansas City all alone at the bottom of the AFC West standings as one of 10 winless NFL teams, opposing coaches, scouts, players and fans appear ready to break into a spirited rendition of " Ding-Dong! The Witch is Dead. "

For the Chiefs, this Sunday Night Football

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