First pre-season game Saturday at 7pm central time!!

Can't wait!

I guess the major question for the chiefs this summer is which WRs are healthy and available?

@rockchalkjayhawk I wan to see rookie LT Simmons in action as well as Kingsley at LG. I’m hoping the line is solidified. On the defensive side I’m curious about the d-line too! Gillote (sp) in particular.

Sounds like RT Jawaan Taylor had a torn meniscus most of last season.
Hope he's on the mend after surgery.

Kingsley i think will make most nervous until he can prove himself reliable.

Does Seattle pump in crowd noise? It sounds manufactured, soulless.

The eye in the sky making measurements is fine and dandy, but it doesn’t fix the bad spot.

For the record - I flippin hate the dumbass idea of sitting all the starters. Yeah, yeah - the poor little billionaires might get a hang nail or break a sweat. They're not getting better or smarter riding the pine.

@nuleafjhawk More importantly it makes for bad football watching! 😝

@nuleafjhawk just abolish the preseason at this point

@BShark that would be awesome!

@nuleafjhawk Unfortunately they never will because it still makes them money

@BShark @nuleafjhawk the owners claim preseason games still make them good money they will always be there. I really hope the chiefs don’t keep Sky Moore after repeated drops for one good punt return against the practice squad

Getting something on tape gets some fringe roster guys a spot too. May not be on the team they’re currently playing for, but exposure is good. …The games are crap though.

No Mahomes on offense shows just how valuable he is to the team. Yikes the roster has some major holes - Patrick just covers up so many deficiencies.

@dylans completely agree. It somewhat comes with the territory when you have to give a qb a top contract but it can be motivated by great drafting

Bye bye Skyy. 49ers 2027 6th round pick for Skyy Moore + the Chiefs 2027 7th round pick. I’m kind of surprised they were able to get anything for him, he appeared to be the odd man out in a crowded receiver room.

@dylans its slightly better than nothing pending on how the pick goes. I honestly thought a $25 Walmart gift card was all they could get for him. He just never developed into a good route runner or a guy that can consistently catch the ball. Two things that won’t work in the nfl. He a good dude I hear from everyone so I wish him well and hope the change suits him well.

Ari Wolf’s voice is that of a cartoon dork. Strange to hear during an nfl football game.

@dylans said in 2025 Chiefs:

Ari Wolf’s voice is that of a cartoon dork. Strange to hear during an nfl football game.

Was he half crying while trying to talk?

I watched the game last night. glad to see the starters get some minutes.

Sounds like they are looking for some help at RB. I really don't understand why Mitchell isn't getting any respect. He seems like a good player to me, having watched him with the 49ers.

@rockchalkjayhawk Travis Etienne is one rumor. He’d be a nice compliment to what they have.

@dylans @rockchalkjayhawk they should’ve drafted Neal with him falling to the 6th round.

Chiefs traded for DT Derek Nnadi from the Jets (exchanged 2026 6th and 7th round picks). Got him back after he was signed as a FA last spring by NYJ. Good move!!!

@mayjay said in 2025 Chiefs:

Chiefs traded for DT Derek Nnadi from the Jets (exchanged 2026 6th and 7th round picks). Got him back after he was signed as a FA last spring by NYJ. Good move!!!

The only weird part is they probably could have done so without having to trade if they believed he was getting cut. Happy to have him back though.

Looks like LG Esa Pole was cut. He graded out well last week. (Chiefs kept Wanya Morris though).

RB Carson Steele, S Mike Edwards, QB Zappe rumored to be released also.

Cut down day! Yea nothing crazy so far. Maybe S Mike Edwards not making the squad, but otherwise nothing crazy. Carson Steele seems like a good special teamer, but maybe he'll end up on the practice squad.

The big question is who will they add?? Excited to see. Lots of rumors swirling.

I guess there were a couple of interesting moves today upon closer inspection.

Thought they may hold onto Mike Pennel.

Also, as i suspected, Elijah Mitchell was in no danger. He’s on the 53 man roster. Many Others thought he was a cut candidate.

Looks like they hope to put that Clemson rookie TE on the practice squad? Maybe this can be a learning year for him.

@rockchalkjayhawk Apparently they may re-sign Pennell. As a veteran, not subject to waivers. The Chiefs played with a few of these expected re-signings of vets because, I think, they wanted room on the roster now for 8 WRs so they wouldn't lose anyone to other teams. This enables them to have people who know the offense in place when Rice gets suspended instead of searching for some castoff.

@mayjay will they take mecole?

@Crimsonorblue22 I really doubt it. He was only here last year because of injuries.

BTW, this Sports Illustrated post explains the Chiefs' strategy in the roster cuts:

https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/kansas-city-andy-reid-rashee-rice-jason-brownlee-mike-pennel ↗

Jesse Newell (now the Chiefs' beat writer for The Athletic) also discusses it:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6576123/2025/08/26/chiefs-53-man-roster-surprises/ ↗

@mayjay said in 2025 Chiefs:

@rockchalkjayhawk Apparently they may re-sign Pennell. As a veteran, not subject to waivers. The Chiefs played with a few of these expected re-signings of vets because, I think, they wanted room on the roster now for 8 WRs so they wouldn't lose anyone to other teams. This enables them to have people who know the offense in place when Rice gets suspended instead of searching for some castoff.

makes sense. NFL teams seem to have lots of strategic thinking with these things.

I still suspect we'll sign a few guys who have been released.

@Crimsonorblue22 said in 2025 Chiefs:

@mayjay will they take mecole?

Mecole sure has had some important moments for the Chiefs. Hard to argue against.

Not a good spot to post this, but I see two former Jayhawk receivers were waived today.

Quentin Skinner was released by the Jets today.

Luke Grimm released by the Chargers.

Any others?

@rockchalkjayhawk I know Melo was and another, but I forgot🙃 surprised about skinner and Grimm

@Crimsonorblue22 said in 2025 Chiefs:

@rockchalkjayhawk I know Melo was and another, but I forgot🙃 surprised about skinner and Grimm

:(

@rockchalkjayhawk @Crimsonorblue22

Bean was cut by the Colts, too.

Really? That’s a bummer.

Ugh. Looks like Rice has accepted a 6 game suspension to start the year.

@mayjay boo!

LB Cam Jones and OT Esa Pole, both waived by Chiefs, were picked up by the Jets.

@Crimsonorblue22 Hardman signed with Packers.

Personally I am more than good with Mecole and Skyy Moore never playing for KC again.

Super Bowl LVIII, baby! Hardman with the walkoff TD. Hard to say i'd never want him back :)

Lots of familiar faces on KC practice squad. From SI:

Offensive linemen Chu Godrick (international player pathway exemption) and C.J. Hanson, defensive backs Mike Edwards, Kevin Knowles and Melvin Smith, running backs Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Carson Steele, quarterback Chris Oladokun, defensive linemen Coziah Izzard, Brodric Martin and MArlon Tuipulotu, wide receivers Hal Presley and Jimmy Holiday and tight end Tre Watson and linebacker Cole Christiansen.

https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/kansas-city-practice-squad-andy-reid-clyde-edwards-helaire-chu-godrick ↗

The question becomes for the Jayhawks, will any of them get on as a practice squad member. Bean looks like the best QB on that roster when he plays to me. I ain’t at practice everyday but that is a sorry QB room IMO

@mayjay where is Kobe? #2

@Crimsonorblue22 Cobee, KU's #2? He was put on inactive/nonfootball (injury? or other reason?) status back in late July by Atlanta (who signed him as undrafted FA). Don't know why...

I would like to have Mecole as a special teams player and a depth piece, as long as he isn't our WR2 like he used to be. That said, having him or not having him doesn't really move the needle that much.

CEH on the practice squad it sounds like. Not the RB I was expecting to be added to the roster. Good guy, ok half back.

Good moves by Veach getting handshake deals done with the vets and stashing them on the practice squad - Pennel and Tonyan. Bottom end of the roster guys rarely move the needle, but Pennel has come up big before.

Correction - Pennel is not signed. Mike Edwards was.

@mayjay yes, Cobee! Heard it was a hamstring.

@dylans said in 2025 Chiefs:

CEH on the practice squad it sounds like. Not the RB I was expecting to be added to the roster. Good guy, ok half back.

Ugh. Super ugh. Anybody can do better.

@dylans said in 2025 Chiefs:

...Pennel has come up big before...

I have yet to see any report of Pennel re-signing as expected. Not on any lists in about 5 sources I've checked. Last I counted, Chiefs have 16 on practice squad so he could well be the last one to sign.

@rockchalkjayhawk Practice squad. He should never play.

@Crimsonorblue22 Cobee just signed to be on Atlanta practice squad.

Veach says Pennel could be back before or during season. They preferred Nnadi because he is 5 years younger, but they are still looking at DLs throughout the league. Hard to get good trades for KC because of both draft position (31) and no extra early round picks to entice other teams.

Have we picked up any free agents yet?

@rockchalkjayhawk Technically, everyone we cut who didn't have to go through waivers, but we then re-signed, was a free agent...temporarily. That is why I'm nervous about Pennel if they dawdle too much!

@rockchalkjayhawk No free agents, since training camp started, have been added to the 53 man roster. Just some scrubs to the practice squad.

@rockchalkjayhawk said in 2025 Chiefs:

Not a good spot to post this, but I see two former Jayhawk receivers were waived today.

Quentin Skinner was released by the Jets today.

Luke Grimm released by the Chargers.

Any others?

God how I wish they could come back. Difference makers. Here’s hoping some guys this year can step up to make me not long to hear the names Skinner and Grimes.

Anybody know if the Chargers game on YouTube will replay on YouTube soon after?
I can't watch live, so want to see what options i may have.

@rockchalkjayhawk Does it require a subscription or just a conflict?

No subscription required. It’s free to all. A first I think. But as a west coaster, I’ll still be working when it starts. So hoping to watch the game in its entirety somehow.

Missed this yesterday: Mike Pennel signed to Bengals practice squad. No secret re-signing plan for him apparently.

@rockchalkjayhawk I’m traveling this weekend (going to Jamaica for our anniversary) - I really hope I can watch the game live, but if not I’ll be looking for the replay with you!

@dylans said in 2025 Chiefs:

@rockchalkjayhawk I’m traveling this weekend (going to Jamaica for our anniversary) - I really hope I can watch the game live, but if not I’ll be looking for the replay with you!

Happy almost anniversary! And go Chiefs!

Just in case anybody needs the info (like me!)

The full game will likely be available for replay on the official NFL YouTube channel shortly after it concludes.

@dylans Where do you go in Jamaica? Only been there on a cruise, so we only saw a cruddy bar on a dirty beachafter a long bus ride. Going to an all-inclusive?

Happily anniverserary!

I'm ready to sign up for the Youtube free trial and then cancel the subscription soon after the game. I wonder how many Chiefs fans will be scrambling to find the game Friday night.

https://m. ↗

Game link. No subscription required.

@stoptheflop said in 2025 Chiefs:

I'm ready to sign up for the Youtube free trial and then cancel the subscription soon after the game. I wonder how many Chiefs fans will be scrambling to find the game Friday night.

Yea, it’s just regular YouTube. Free to the world.

Warching the Chiefs. They showed “Jimmy Donaldson” under MrBeast. Wonder if he is trying to rebrand himself or if thst was the networks decision. If the latter, it seems they missed the point in bringing him on.

Ah....we're watching the fruits of playing the starters .022% of the preseason.

Sorry but I think it was silly to give Bolton a big contract, he can not cover anyone in the passing game he’s so so slow

Taylor has to be the stupidest or deafest lineman in history. Jumps EVERY play. Only called when it matters. Why do coaches put up with that nonsense?

@DanR Andy Reid has a softer heart than me. I would have sent Taylor packing years ago. He's the worst part of every Chief's game for ne.

Sonofabitch - 74 is single handedly going to lose this game for us.

@approxinfinity said in 2025 Chiefs:

They showed “Jimmy Donaldson” under MrBeast.

It also showed @mrbeast

This passing defense is a joke, there is no one within 5 yards of these receivers half the time or more

Wide open Chargers WRs all game long and hardly any separation from the Chiefs WRs. Not a good looking team so far.

Sadly without a missed extra point they’d be okay but idk if there is time left for 2 scores now especially with this defense.

Chiefs are rusty. Officials see no evil on Chargers side.

@bskeet I don’t think the officials have been terrible outside the RTP in the first quarter and a guy getting to throw a punch without being ejected

This team is gonna look like the chiefs from 2018 to 2020. Score 30 plus points or lose

No reason to panic I think the chargers are a playoff team. I thought Mahomes played really well and the offense did pretty good for having Worthy get hurt right away. But man this defense needs a lot of work, the secondary and linebackers are absolutely terrible. A tight end or back can beat Bolton every single time. Better lock some butts in the film room after that.

Really bummed. Pat can’t run like that every game either. No worthy or Rice hurts.

To me two guys getting big paychecks on the defensive side of the ball did absolutely nothing in Jones and Bolton add in Jawaan Taylor offensively who I believe is the second highest paid player on the team that only got penalties. Can’t be paying guys big bucks to not do their job. All 3 should be on the trade block monday.

Dang, that was generally unpleasant to watch.

I’ve pretty much had enough of No. 74 already.

I was pretty pissed at Kelce after just a few plays, too (his TD later made up for it). First he seemed to be a lazy ass and missed a key block on the outside that could have been a huge play for the Chiefs. Then he obviously nearly broke Worthy in half. I hope it’s not a season ender.

Are we already at that point where we have to score 30+ to win? Ugh.

Defensive line is a massive issue. Baàd

I can no longer take this team seriously. When you play a lineman (74) who intentionally sabotages every single offensive play....it's a travesty.

Were any of you Chief fans upset they started their season in Brazil? I know it was the Chargers home game they lost but I'd still be a bit puzzled by the decision. Goodell is a good commissioner but I'm guessing he's starting to alienate a lot of people with his streaming games decisions and overseas games decisions.

@wissox at least it was free

Ha, what a struggle I had last night trying to watch a replay of the game on YouTube after work — without seeing the score!

But the real laughable part Was that after I gave up searching around, I went back to my YouTube TV service, and BAM, they must have aired the game live! Ha, after all that, go figure.

@Crimsonorblue22 I would have puked if I paid to watch that

Well, at least they got rid of the undefeated season pressure. Whew!

I’d like to hear the news on worthy. 🙏

Bears still undefeated.

Worthy, mild ac joint sprain. Out 1 or 2 games

@Crimsonorblue22 said in 2025 Chiefs:

Worthy, mild ac joint sprain. Out 1 or 2 games

I can’t find an update anywhere. @Crimsonorblue22 has a good inside source!

@rockchalkjayhawk Facebook

@Crimsonorblue22 Dislocated shoulder, no surgery expected so apparently they got everything in alignment again. Unsure how long he'll be out but he will wear a brace when he does come back.

I've got a bit of anxiety about this one: last year it took a month for the doctors to realize H Brown needed surgery on his injury after initially expecting it to heal but the clavicle bones were healing out of alignment. Hope they track this one better!.

@mayjay just on local wichita news, worthy getting a 2nd opinion

@Crimsonorblue22 I've git an opinion for him - stay out of Kelce's way.

Probably be shaky on his routes now!

@mayjay chiefs fan hub saying he's out for the season, surgery. Don't know if they're a reliable source. FB. Guessing they're not!🙏

@BShark Yes. People are shitting on the secondary (and rightfully so), but the defensive line was by far the worst position group.

@Jhawk69 said in 2025 Chiefs:

@BShark Yes. People are shitting on the secondary (and rightfully so), but the defensive line was by far the worst position group.

Dline can really make or break a secondary imo. Most guys can only cover for so long, even better secondary players.

@Crimsonorblue22 Took a look at that page. Can't believe anyone takes what they say seriously. They have "quotes"superimposed on pictures as if the person pictured said it but actually no attributon. Made up for clicks, I'd say.... It was posted 2 hours ago but no legit source has that story. The comments are totally toxic. Read for amusement, not news!

@Crimsonorblue22 This is from Reid's press conference today (courtesy PFT by NBC). He must not follow the Chiefs' fan hub on on FB!

“So, as far as the injuries go, I know Xavier’s going to be the big question,” head coach Andy Reid told reporters in his Monday news conference. “He’s rehabbing and working his shoulder, we’ll just see where it goes. Day-by-day here, see where we end up.”

@mayjay that sounds better! Not gonna get to excited.

@mayjay said in 2025 Chiefs:

@Crimsonorblue22 Took a look at that page. Can't believe anyone takes what they say seriously. They have "quotes"superimposed on pictures as if the person pictured said it but actually no attributon. Made up for clicks, I'd say.... It was posted 2 hours ago but no legit source has that story. The comments are totally toxic. Read for amusement, not news!

Best thing to do is ignore everything on facebook unfortunately. The amount of 100% fake stuff I see on there is insane. I don't even want to post the examples to give them the time of day but blatant lying about sports stuff for clicks.

@BShark That's why I only use FB for our neighborhood page. No other way to find out when there are activities here...but people re-post stuff purporting to be news from FB and Tik Tok and Instagram, and people believe all that crap. Internet Gospel, one friend sarcastically calls it.

Worthy has a dislocated shoulder and has the dreaded day to day designation.

The D-line didn’t apply any pressure and I could have hit most of those throws the receivers were so open. It was pathetic the coverage that Chamari Conners (and others) provided. Why can’t Chiefs receivers get any separation?!? (Nagy sucks!!!)

Ugh, this isn't gonna end well for Worthy.

Specifics on Worthy’s injury had not surfaced until Sunday, but NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports the Kansas City wideout is battling a fully torn labrum. Rather than undergo surgery, Worthy will attempt to play through the injury by using a harness.

@rockchalkjayhawk Ugg even a minor shoulder surgery absolutely sucks. Extremely painful and long recovery.

Mahomes is gonna get killed!😱

@Crimsonorblue22 absolutely. If he's our leading rusher, we are screwed.

Mahomes is the only source of offense right now and I agree. We are gonna fart around and get him hurt.

Fuuudge

No reason in running that, I’m okay with going for it but the lack of running game is so detrimental to this team and was in the Super Bowl. You can’t take the air out of the ball and go on a long drive to give the D a rest.

Jeez. Not sure why u give up points like that. Weird call to go for it.

Also the way Mahomes has had to use his legs in these first two games, you may as well do a QB sneak in those situations

Did Mahomes shrink in the offseason? He’s had his share of batted down passes this year.

Hey we got a 4th and 1 running the ball, play call was much better.

Crap!

That was a huge drop by Travis there

Damn

What bad luck

F.

Like I just told my son, the run is going to end at some point. Kelce/Jones are old and just not the players they once were. The O-line is average on the best day and the defense is much of the same.

@rockchalkjayhawk he's got cataracts. Well, dollar signs in his eyes. Can't see anything but money.

@kjayhawks said in 2025 Chiefs:

Like I just told my son, the run is going to end at some point. Kelce/Jones are old and just not the players they once were. The O-line is average on the best day and the defense is much of the same.

I think the Eagles are just a better team. So, not predicting the end just yet. Other than the drop, no complaints about Kelce today. If he doesn't drop it, we're in the lead.

They need a spark

Worthy and rice

Some other dudes got hurt today as well, right? WR room is a mess.

@Crimsonorblue22 really missing them

They should still make playoffs

But 1 seed will be very tough

Late hit?

The tush push works great with a head start everytime

@rockchalkjayhawk oh I ain’t throwing in the towel at week 2. Just have a very long ways to go if they want to win the division

I also don’t think the eagles are a much better team, they have played mistake free today for the most part. The pick should’ve been a touchdown and Butker missed a FG.

Their D is very good

Came up with a good game plan

@nuleafjhawk said in 2025 Chiefs:

@rockchalkjayhawk he's got cataracts. Well, dollar signs in his eyes. Can't see anything but money.

I know you hate Mahomes but I have zero idea how anyone with any type of football knowledge could pin the losses on him.

@AsadZ said in 2025 Chiefs:

Their D is very good

I watched the cowboys game and it’s crazy to watch other WRs get separation and catch the football. The chiefs had 4 drops today. I believe the giants and cowboys had 2 combined. The chiefs have lead the NFL in drops 2 of the last 3 years right in pace to start the season. We need to draft lineman and WRs

Like Brady was saying and I've heard from many others ----KC has NO vertical deep threat and no I'm not counting KC's last score as a deep threat.

With their personell they have to nickel and dime their way down a long field and that is not going to take to much time of the clock.
It doesn't help when officals give a good screwin twice in a row - - - -- That dam push tush needs to be stopped.- ---a lot of talk about Hill possibly coming back via trade --- KC better hope so

@SlimShaddy54 the chiefs have zero threat at WR without Worthy and Rice. The truth be told even with them healthy that ain’t a top 15 receiver room in the NFL. I’d take Miami, Dallas, Philly, Baltimore, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Denver, LA both clubs, Green Bay’s receiver room over KCs all day every day. The problem is it’s been the same problem for the last few seasons and it hasn’t ever been really addressed. Smith fighting and making that catch on 3rd and 10 was a huge play and one that I haven’t seen a KC receiver make since Hill was on the team. That ball should’ve been picked

@kjayhawks Besides the fact that he can't hit an open target anymore? He throws most passes in the dirt (astrodirt) or 5 feet over their heads. The few passes that are on target get dropped.

@nuleafjhawk that tends to happen when you are running for your life everytime you drop back. Imagine this team with Tom Brady, dude would get sacked 8-10 times a game.

@kjayhawks said in 2025 Chiefs:

@SlimShaddy54 the chiefs have zero threat at WR without Worthy and Rice. The truth be told even with them healthy that ain’t a top 15 receiver room in the NFL. I’d take Miami, Dallas, Philly, Baltimore, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Denver, LA both clubs, Green Bay’s receiver room over KCs all day every day. The problem is it’s been the same problem for the last few seasons and it hasn’t ever been really addressed. Smith fighting and making that catch on 3rd and 10 was a huge play and one that I haven’t seen a KC receiver make since Hill was on the team. That ball should’ve been picked

Hollywood was supposed to be our quick guy. our deep threat. what happened to that? Is he just having to play out of position with all our injuries?

@rockchalkjayhawk I don’t know that I’ve seen anything from Hollywood in his career that makes me think of a deep guy. He can be useful in the slot and underneath with the guys around him. He has had trouble staying healthy and hasn’t ever been a number 1 guy IMO. If not mistaken he’s in his 7th year and only played 2 complete seasons. One of those years he barely got over a 1k yards with 1,008. Just not a go to guy to me.

I honestly wonder if Matt Nagy isn’t a good chunk of the issue. Hard to tell for sure because everyone claims Reid calls the plays but ever since he came back to town, the offense hasn’t looked the same.

Hollywood had some really nice catches in some tight spots today

@kjayhawks said in 2025 Chiefs:

@rockchalkjayhawk I don’t know that I’ve seen anything from Hollywood in his career that makes me think of a deep guy. He can be useful in the slot and underneath with the guys around him. He has had trouble staying healthy and hasn’t ever been a number 1 guy IMO. If not mistaken he’s in his 7th year and only played 2 complete seasons. One of those years he barely got over a 1k yards with 1,008. Just not a go to guy to me.

Yea, i'm pretty sure that was the intent when signing him. For the deep ball. Apparently Lamar wasn't very accurate with the deep toss, so maybe that's why he never seemed a huge threat with his speed and supposed ability to separate. Nor was Kyler Murray.

Anyways, i think with all the weird injuries on the Chiefs and his other teams, he's never really fulfilled that spot very well.

I hope when the Chiefs have a full compliment of WRs he can step into that role sometimes.

To me it starts with getting the run game going. You are down several receivers and Mahomes pretty much has to be absolutely prefect just to give the team a chance. To me watching the eagles play it’s just polar opposites. Eagles have one of the best lines and RBs in the league. Hurts doesn’t have to do anything special, mahomes has to everytime he puts on his helmet.

Chiefs can’t run the ball

We have seen it in the first two games

Mahomes is your leading rusher by far margin

Our RBs are just not good enough

@AsadZ could it be our line is a problem?

Our team is not perfect but they will be fine. They just outplayed the defending champs without WR1 and WR2.

In his first two years, 2019-20, HBrown had long receptions for TDs several times and averaged over 12.5 and 13.3 yds respectively. However, since then he has not averaged over 11.3 or had a reception over 49 yds. The Chiefs had Rice to stretch the field anticipating having a speedy Worthy, and added Brown mostly for midrange possession receptions. That plan fell apart with his injury and Rice's injury, forcing Worthy into Rice's role. The long passes last year were few and far between because of the OL breakdowns that also led to PM sometimes breaking the pocket early. No one had the deep role until Worthy late in the season, and he showed major chops in the SB 2nd half (set a rookie record for yds in a SB by more than 60). HBrown was of minimal use last year after coming back.

(forgive formatting)

Regular season

Year Team GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng

2019 BAL 14 11 46 584 12.7 83

2020 BAL 16 14 58 769 13.3 70

2021 BAL 16 16 91 1,008 11.1 49

2022 ARI 12 10 67 709 10.6 47

2023 ARI 14 14 51 574 11.3 41

2024 KC 2 7 9 97 10.1 20

Career 74 66 322 3,735 11.6 83

@kjayhawks I don't hate Mahomes, btw. What I do hate is this:

Patrick Mahomes owns minority stakes in several professional sports teams, including the Kansas City Royals (MLB), Sporting Kansas City (MLS), the Kansas City Current (NWSL), and the Alpine Formula 1 team. He also co-owns a Whataburger franchise in Kansas City and founded his own foundation, the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation. Additionally, he has investments in sports recovery companies and a stake in Throne Coffee.

He's way too busy and distracted to give a crap about the job that enables him to do all these other things. Factor in that TS is a global distraction for everyone and - IN MY NON HATING opinion - they've been to their last Super Bowl.

@nuleafjhawk Britney had the audacity to drop a kid out during one of those Super Bowl runs, right during the playoffs! I think he’ll be ok - the guy looks to be in the best shape coming into the season that we’ve seen yet. Mahomes the only thing on the team you don’t have to worry about. You can nit pick for sure, but worry? Nah. This team will be solid by playoffs.

@nuleafjhawk I highly doubt he has any day to day duties of those businesses you mentioned. He is a silent partner in most of those but he’s ain’t in there everyday running things.

@kjayhawks I was giving him the benefit of the doubt by saying that he's distracted. The other option is that he can't pass anymore I guess the Chiefs could always make him the featured running back. 🙄

@Crimsonorblue22 I don't think so, our RBs run hard but do not have burst and cant seem to do good job of reading angles and holes.

@nuleafjhawk said in 2025 Chiefs:

@kjayhawks I was giving him the benefit of the doubt by saying that he's distracted. The other option is that he can't pass anymore I guess the Chiefs could always make him the featured running back. 🙄

Mahomes deep ball has never been good in my opinion. Tyreek just made such smooth adjustments it looked good. Tyreek would make a great center fielder with his ball tracking ability. I see a little of that with Worthy, but not the field awareness yet. Hopefully Worthy can play close to 100% at some point this year, I’m not sure how his injury will affect his play - could be ugly.

@dylans admittedly, I'm frustrated with the start of this season. But, IMO, there's something wrong with Mahomes. I don't know what it is, but if someone watches the Chiefs - even last season - he either throws the ball in the ground, over the receiver's head, or behind the receiver. He rarely throws a clean, well timed ball anymore. True, he's running for his life most of the time, but that's a problem for Reid.

@nuleafjhawk It’s his footwork. It’s terrible. But Mahomes is the only source of offense. The running backs suck hind tit - Pacheco is terrible, he runs hard right into his own blockers - maybe he needs glasses. Hunt is washed, at this point I might be faster. Mitchell hasn’t even found the field and Smith is more of a pass catcher. The WRs are injured or just complimentary players - Rice is amazing, but unavailable. Worthy is coming into his own, but Kelce may have ruined his career. Kelce is old and slow. Juju is in his 20s and slow. Hollywood is a good 3rd receiver, but as the featured guy he is limited. Remigio is a returner. Brownlee can’t find his way to the field.

Butker lost both those games. If he hits the extra point against the Chargers the game is tied late and goes to overtime. If he makes that field goal against the Iggles that is the margin as well.

Against Philly if Kelce catches that TD KC wins. If Reid doesn’t go for it on 4th down and just punts, that was the margin of the game.

KC will be fine. Mahomes can be better, but he’s the only reason they’re even in these games. The rest of the team looks bush league. Spags better figure out how to hide Chamarri Connors - that guy is a huge liability. Nagy needs to fix Taylor - his penalties are drive killers.

Take Mahomes off this team and they win maybe 5 games.

@nuleafjhawk hard to disagree with with assumption that Mahomes has been a little off. But I still think the guys around him are a source of the issue. Tyreek would go get the ball. Look at AJ Browns catch for the eagles Sunday, when was the last time a Chiefs receiver did that?or the catch Smith had for them. The Chiefs receivers don’t go get the ball IMO is some of the issue. I also think the scheme isn’t working anymore. Chiefs run too many rub plays to get open they don’t have any great route runners that can get separation on their own. Some time I think it’s low because it’s the best spot for it not to get picked. Add in the fact the offensive line sucks

It looks like Mahomes deep ball accuracy is poor. 1/4 connect. …so throw 4 deep balls per possession, they do eventually connect. I suspect there would be a higher completion percentage on deep passes if they threw more.

That first missed TD to Thornton is one that Mahomes needs to connect on 9 times out of 10. I think that he is so focused on bringing the deep ball back to the offense that he psyches himself out whenever he actually throws one, which reduces his accuracy.

Poor Chiefs. They need to figure out a way to win despite the missing pieces they are dealing with.

A simple way is to get the ground game going. But, that seems like a long shot. The Chiefs have ranked basically middle of the pack or worse in the last five years in yards per game. None of the RBs on the roster seem exceptional.

The Chiefs are all about Mahomes. And if he's missing toys to play with, maybe a new offensive game plan is in order.

If receiving options are limited, I'd like to see them use Noah Gray more at the very least. he seems to come through when needed.

Ha, what do i know!!??

i was just reading a story about the Chiefs and their offensive woes, and of course they blame Noah Gray for some of the faulty plays!

@dylans I am wondering how much they really worked on this during training camp

Peepeepoopoo at the skill positions. Yikes. RB is a disaster.

@BShark Peepeepoopoo - Is that the Polynesian kid from Oregon? 🤪

Go Chiefs! 🏈❤️

@Crimsonorblue22 if they lose tonight, what then?

@nuleafjhawk chiefs by 17

@nuleafjhawk still a fan

Weird game for me.
I grew up a Giants fan on the east coast.
Maybe not too weird since I quickly became a KC fan after moving to Kansas in my mid teens way too many moons ago.

Those of us that have been chiefs fans since the 1990s or before have endured some pretty painful football not unlike the Kansas football program

Thank gosh they’re fun now 🏈

Finally! Kelce!

The easiest one😱

@kjayhawks I'll take that bet. Mahomes has completely forgotten how to play

Giants 28 - 6

Hard not to enjoy watching Skattebo play.

He’s like a Pacheco with better vision?

The chiefs are on Valium or something. So lackadaisical.

@rockchalkjayhawk I've been too hard on Mahomes. I think his new trend of throwing backwards passes is really going to set the NFL on fire!

@rockchalkjayhawk is he the back from ASU?

DA!

Good gosh another DA

I think the rookie CB No 20 is having issues today.

Nice, turn around so you can see!

Yes! Scored in ❤️ Zone!🏈

I think we struck maybe not gold but at least bronze with WR Thornton.

Thornton sucks if he was paying attention he had a walk in TD.

@kjayhawks said in 2025 Chiefs:

Thornton sucks if he was paying attention he had a walk in TD.

Yea, rookie mistake. Timing.

Thornton!

Poor mahomes is getting beat up

Thornton!!!!!

Oops. Maybe not.

Shoot

Thornton!!!!

Keep on trying

💪🏽

🏈👏👏❤️🫶👋🏼👋🏼💥

DA

Good gosh

@nuleafjhawk said in 2025 Chiefs:

@kjayhawks I'll take that bet. Mahomes has completely forgotten how to play

You’re pretty quiet 🤫

@kjayhawks I'm trying to behave

@kjayhawks also, 13 isn't 17. You owe me whatever we bet

@nuleafjhawk said in 2025 Chiefs:

@kjayhawks also, 13 isn't 17. You owe me whatever we bet

Thinking my prediction was much much closer than yours unfortunately Butker wasn’t on tonight or I’m perfect. Watch Wilson close that’s a washed up QB buddy

I’m still thinking the Chiefs drop one to the ravens next week but if they can go 3-3 to start this season with the injures they’ve had. I think they be alright when the time comes. Defense looked pretty salty for the most part tonight. The timing is just not right with receivers right now, you’d think that would improve going forward.

@kjayhawks The defense has been very, very good! I know you think I hate Mahomes (I don't) but objectively, he's near the bottom of the pile of NFL QB's so far this season. He's just not using his head. Overthrows, underthrows, backwards passes - how many other NFL (shoot, add college in there too) QB's threw backwards passes this weekend? Probably zero. But PM threw TWO of them! That easily could have cost us the game. He needs to get his head on straight.

@nuleafjhawk I genuinely wonder what the heck he was thinking on those backwards passes. It was strange

Mahomes has been playing all season with a weird mix of classic Mahomes great plays and awful mistakes. He, along with the rest of the team, needs to clean up on the self-inflicted wounds.

The defense was great. The Giants lead the NFL in passing offense and we completely shut them down.

I am a genius for drafting Scattebo onto my fantasy team. I started him and he helped me win this week.

@kjayhawks it really was!

The Ravens just allowed the Lions to run roughshod all over them and allowed Lamar to take 7 sacks. If we can run the ball well and get some pressure I like our chances. If we fail to do either of those I think Baltimore blows us out.

Run the ball well?

I would trade everybody on the Chief's team for the Giant's RB Skattebo.

what's that smell oh it's just the Chiefs level of play

@nuleafjhawk said in 2025 Chiefs:

I would trade everybody on the Chief's team for the Giant's RB Skattebo.

I really was hoping they would draft Skattebo. Hopes dashed. Oh well. They need to give Smith more run. He looks fast at least.

@BShark not smelling here! Worthy and kelce smelling great! D stepping up too

Isiah and juju

Dang butt kicker!

1st down

TD! ❤️💛🏈🫶

Nice to the offense explode for the first time in a few years. Having Worthy back has helped a ton and he’s starting to get rhythm with Thornton. Mahomes becomes the fastest player to pass for 250 touchdowns. Remember he’s doing this with 2 of his top WRs as guys that other NFL teams cut and said they weren’t good enough to play at this level.

The good news: we took care of business. The bad news: Jacksonville is no pushover.

@Crimsonorblue22 said in 2025 Chiefs:

Dang butt kicker!

Something is wrong with him, wonder when it will come out.

@Crimsonorblue22 said in 2025 Chiefs:

@BShark not smelling here! Worthy and kelce smelling great! D stepping up too

Might have something offensively when Rice comes back. RB position still bad (Ravens very very injured defensively up front)

@BShark better than previous games, but could be due to injuries.

@BShark he has that previous ankle injury, right?

@BShark said in 2025 Chiefs:

@Crimsonorblue22 said in 2025 Chiefs:

Dang butt kicker!

Something is wrong with him, wonder when it will come out.

Butker changed his kicking motion. Butker no longer goes down on one knee when he kicks. Hopefully this change doesn’t ruin him. If the misses get in his head, he’s done for.

@Jhawk69 I still think if we can get thru the first 6 weeks without Rice and only having Worthy for 3 games at a 3-3 or 4-2. We will be in good shape going forward for the divisional match up.

I guess it was knee not ankle. Did he have a minor surgery on it or did he just rest it for awhile, last yr? Can’t remember. Thinking rest.

Meniscus surgery. https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-kicker-harrison-butker-left-knee-miss-3-4-weeks-undergo-surgery ↗

Oh crap. I thought that was a fresh story! Whew.

Harrison has definitely been a low spot thus far but I think he’ll have it turned around. I think his mechanics are a little off. If the chiefs need a big kick for the win, I trust him.

Kicking is so mental. You have to know the mechanics of course, but other than that it is 100% mental. Harrison doesn't have whatever mojo he needs but once he gets a good kicking game or two in he'll turn it around

@Jhawk69 Kicking sounds like golf. When I first started golfing in my mid 20's I was actually very good. Because of that, i was obsessed with golf. I literally played every day for 3 years. About year two, I started listening to people I golfed with. "Hold your hands this way. Put your right foot in and shake it all about" Instead of doing what I'd been doing, I let their words of "advice" get in my head and I was done. I literally threw a few clubs in the pond and haven't golfed since 1987.

@nuleafjhawk said in 2025 Chiefs:

I literally threw a few clubs in the pond and haven’t golfed since 1987.

Ah, the wonderful game of golf! So, he asks sweetly 🙃, would it be fair to infer you were angry, or were you perhaps trying to wash them?

@mayjay Yes, I was washing them. Lol

After looking at more video of Butker, I’d say his misses are likely attributable to his new mechanics. On the 59 yard, no time to think about it, fire drill FG Butker went down on one knee like he used to and nailed that kick. He just needs to get things smoothed out while staying upright. This needs to be fixed in the regular season and I think it can be. 🤞

I'm really not sweating Butker too much. He does miss a bunny or two each year, and an extra point.
otherwise all but one of his misses have been from 50+. The other 40+.

Man this is fun to watch when they protect Mahomes

Not a fan of joe buck or Troy aikman! Chiefs looking good! Clearly the 🏈 didn’t break the plane!

Backs r looking good

This team definitely has some swagger back and I haven’t seen them having fun like this since early 2023

Is this the Hunter from Co?

I could’ve had that

Not so fun now

If anyone is still wondering why I'm not a big Mahomes cheerleader.....

@nuleafjhawk The reigning AFC player of the week? The guy who’s going to author another 4th quarter comeback? Oh ye of little faith.

@dylans lol. The Chiefs have won the last game they ever will win. Done. Finished. Washed up.

@nuleafjhawk Spoken like a KU football fan. It’s cool. I get it.

@nuleafjhawk only difference between Mahomes and Lawrence this game is the chiefs drop his pick and had 3 guys get their hands on it.

Now we go

Come on @nuleafjhawk lawrence just threw
A pick after a fumble inside the one he must be the worst QB in NFL. No other QB has any picks this year

How many does Patrick have

It’s 1 this yr

@dylans except KU is 4-2 and KC will be 2-3 in about 20 minutes

@nuleafjhawk one team wins games of consequence. The other needs to enjoy regular season wins. Enjoy the loss, it looks like you’re correct. Yay!

Ok. I’m ready to fire Butker. His misfires are in one way or another responsible for all the Chiefs L’s

43 cost us

Hits him in the helmet

Hmm.

Recipe for losing:

Your QB is your leading rusher (again)

Can't block. Can't tackle. Can't throw on target. Can't catch. (offense and defense)

Have 100 penalties per game.

@nuleafjhawk don’t watch

@Crimsonorblue22 don't worry about it

Penalties were a prob but man I don’t like several of the calls on those special team holding. Defense couldn’t stop them in the second half when they needed too. Still think going 3-3 in the 6 is fine with the injuries and Rice out.

@nuleafjhawk Mahomes completed 70% of his passes. He didn’t have the penalties

Bummer. On to the next game.

@kjayhawks They lost. I never blamed it solely on Mahomes. It was a complete team "effort"

@nuleafjhawk they could definitely share some of the blame but special teams defense were more of an issue tonight imo I believe the offense had two penalties. Odd that the Jags were the most penalized team in the NFL today was their best performance in that department. I’ve thought pro sports were rigged for decades and nights like tonight I think prove it several phantom calls on one team and refusal to call penalties on another.

@kjayhawks I agree. No one will ever convince me that officiating is ever fair and impartial. As a fan it sounds whiney to blame a game on the refs, but I think the zebras have an incredible amount of influence on the outcome of games.

Also, for whomever is reading, I have been a lifelong Chiefs fan and I get a little out of sorts when they play terrible and stupid. So - sorry.

@nuleafjhawk I’ve been a chiefs fan forever as well so I don’t get too worked up. We have 3 Super Bowl titles in 5 years. If the run ends, it ends. But too many retired officials have came forward saying games are rigged for the spread. If anyone was as bad at those jobs as half the officials, they’d be fired.

Grr. Stupid Chiefs.

Hardy anything worse than losing to the Jaguars.

A massive self implosion tonight.

I was all good with Butker before the game, but that kick off out of bounds was a just a killer. I can't even fathom how he'd be even close to the sideline in that game situation. maddening.

Mahomes got away with more than a few risky passes tonight. That pick was amateur hour though.

Hats off to Trevor Lawrence. If the Chiefs refused to attempt to contain him, why not take advantage? And he did. Boo defense!

I thought Pacheco had some good, violent running tonight. That's a good sign.

And a tiny bit of life from Kelce! Maybe Taylor was out of town this week ...

Finally, for those of you insistent that the NFL refs are rigging games ... c'mon, man.

Self implosion

So many mistakes

@rockchalkjayhawk my problem is everyone knows you can call holding on every play if you look close enough. When you have a bunch on one side, several of which looked pretty iffy and then 1 on the other team it makes a guy wonder.

Very bad effort on defense. This Jaguars offense has not been great this year, and they walked all over us for three quarters

Not sure how good or bad to feel about the Chiefs’ season so far. It’s never good to be sub-500, although we’ve played some good teams. Lost a few we shouldn’t have lost probably, too.

The easy thing to do is blame the lack of starting WRs, which is reasonable of course.

We beat the Giants, who beat the Eagles, who we lost to. Same kinda deal with the Chargers, beating KC but losing to the Giants. Weird.

I think they have to cut down on some mistakes. And the sked looks tough the next few months!

@rockchalkjayhawk We beat the Russell Wilson Giants. The Jaxson Dart Giants seem significantly better. (And I still wish we had Skattebo)

People forget that there are not very many “bad” teams in the nfl and the margin for error is fractional. The chiefs are prime examples of such, 2-3 isn’t great but they are 5 plays from being 5-0. I think they still have a great shot at the playoffs and division. Bills have a cake walk schedule so I don’t see them not being a 1 seed. Getting to play Miami and the jets twice really helps a team just like it did
Brady for decades.

We have a Super Bowl caliber roster but we are about to be 2-4 most likely. After losing to the Lions we need to rip off at least 4-5 wins in a row

@nuleafjhawk I wanted Skattebo too. He’s a beast!

Simmons out

I have been Butker's biggest fan and supporter from day one. I'm not now. Boot his ass and get the dude from Dallas.

Buttkicker stinks!

Good thing we're not playing a talented, healthy Detroit secondary 🙄

Hey! He made one!😳

I know the chiefs lost a close one to the jags last week but the offense is starting to click right now. The defense and special teams are a work in progress.

D looks better 2nd half, sp teams much better, not as many flags! Patrick connecting w/his buddy and Hollywood B. and others too. Rice back next week? Yes! Pacheco looking good. 💪🏼

@Crimsonorblue22 I feel like a Spags defense always starts slow especially with some of the new guys in the secondary but they usually are pretty salty by mid season.

@kjayhawks said in 2025 Chiefs:

I know the chiefs lost a close one to the jags last week but the offense is starting to click right now. The defense and special teams are a work in progress.

Last three weeks they are looking pretty good. Rice coming back is massive. Smoke the Raiders please

Oddly i never had a bad feeling about last night's game, even after the Detroit opening drive. Thought it was a win from the start. Chiefs seemed pretty calm and collected. With Detroit's injury woes, i did think we'd take more deep shots, but we hit the magic 30 points scored number, so all good.

Hoping we don't hear devastating news about our left tackle...

@rockchalkjayhawk Simmons was in California for a personal matter. I don’t like it, but am reserving judgement until a reason is given. I don’t believe he is injured, so hopefully good news. Also it looked like Moore just put Taylor on notice. RT of the future I’d suppose at this point.

🏈🫶❤️👏👏👏💛

Repeat!

Nobody home on our best game of the season? ❤️💛🏈👏👏🫶🔥

I was going to watch but my local station in MN is playing infomercials! Guess they expected a route.

I’m watching and enjoying

So many weapons!

Hope Josh Simmons and/or his family is ok! 🙏

Sure wish that washed up Mahomes would pay attention to football.

/S

I've been telling you folks all season - "Don't give up on Mahomes, he's the best in the world " Hopefully you will all get on board with me now.... 🤷‍♂️

@nuleafjhawk makes me laugh the amount of drugs and drinking the people that claim he is washed twice a year. Dudes worst year he won the division and played in the conference championship game. Mahomes last 5 games has 69% completion percentage, nearly 1400 yards with 14 touchdowns and 1 INT. Thats best in the NFL if anyone was wondering.

What makes Mahomes better than Burrow and Allen? He won a championship 2 years ago with MVS, Hardman and Toney. Last I knew all 3 guys are sitting at home today.

Mahomes has a competitive edge and winning instincts that nobody else in the league has. The same thing that set Michael Jordan apart

That performance by the Raiders might be the most lifeless I have ever witnessed from an NFL team.

@Jhawk69 that’s what makes it fun to watch even if it’s a bad game. Mahomes has 2 or 3 plays just about every week that prove he’s pretty much one of one. No look to Rice yesterday and then the throw to Worthy when he was almost out with 3 guys on him running full speed and throwing across his body for a completion is tough.

@kjayhawks said in 2025 Chiefs:

. . . . MVS, Hardman and Toney. Last I knew all 3 guys are sitting at home today.

MVS went on the 49ers injured reserve list 3 days ago. Not that he was tearing up the league...just 4 receptions for 40 yds when injured. GB cut Hardman before the season. Toney was cut by the Browns last December. Arrested in February on assault charges among other things.

Of these, I like MVS and Hardman best!

Omar Norman Lott tore his acl and it out for the season. We need to trade for another DT.

dang

@mayjay for sure wasn’t a knock but when you win a Super Bowl with guys that are struggling to make a rosters a few years later it’s speaking volumes of what you did imo. Kinda like me saying Mahomes start slow without Rice and Worthy was okay because you had Thornton and Juju who couldn’t make the pats roster. The line without Simmons has looked solid and will continue to improve if he comes back and Mahomes has weapons so we get to just watch him roll. Every great QBs has weapons Pat did a lot with less IMO the last few years.

Pretty slow start with some turnovers but another solid victory. We will find a lot the next games for KC being @buffalo, @ Denver and Indy at home. With how Denver and LA keep winning. They really need to win all 3 of these games. Pretty much can’t afford a loss to a AFC team especially one in the division.

Weird week for the NFL with seven 20 plus point wins and only one game was won by a single possession. The rest were all double digits, feel like that’s doesn’t happen much at this level.

@kjayhawks It is quite rare

@mayjay said in 2025 Chiefs :

Missed this yesterday: Mike Pennel signed to Bengals practice squad. No secret re-signing plan for him apparently.

That was written before game 1. He's back! Maybe it was an 8-week plan...

Should be a fun game today. Wide range of outcomes on the table imo. I'll be watching the game at a church event. Some football and fellowship.

Good event!

@BShark said in 2025 Chiefs:

I’ll be watching the game at a church event.

3 minutes into the game and I would already have been invited to leave!

@mayjay it’s better now, so far

Scratch that

What about our trusty Kareem ?

The Bills always beat the chiefs in the regular season

Getting stopped at then3 inch line is killer

Well dang. Now I wish Hollywood would’ve scored.

The Bills are better in the trenches and have a better secondary.

Wasn’t expecting a win today, but there’s still a chance.

@Crimsonorblue22 I'm watching. Keeping quiet because I like you.

2 most trusted, Kareem and kelce

@nuleafjhawk I forgot who you don’t like, 15?

@Crimsonorblue22 He's not having a banner day.

Pretty nice series right there!

What a flop

🤐

Chiefs did not play to their standard today

Both the offensive and defensive lines stayed in KC

Chris Jones sighting today?

And i'll just bring up the same issue i've had since before Week 1...what the heck is up with RB Elijah Mitchell????

Not that it mattered much, but we call up CEH before him? This is puzzling.

@rockchalkjayhawk Chris Jones needs to be on the trade block at this point. He is one of the highest paid players at his position and has been garbage for 2.5 years. I also have zero idea why CEH is back. He was never better than average. You could make the case him and Sky Moore are the worst draft picks in the last decade for KC. I’m not super worried at this point but the next 2 games are now absolute must wins and they likely can’t lose more than maybe 2 games from here on out if they want to make the playoffs.

I’m gonna guess the Chiefs go 6-2 the rest of the way. Wishful thinking, but possible.

The Broncos could go 3-5, which would leave KC a game ahead in the standings.

Haven’t checked out the Chargers sked.

Bears and Bengals was a fun game to watch

@rockchalkjayhawk Need the oline to get healthy/return from their spiritual journey (or w/e Simmons is doing)

@mayjay The food was good, at least

I feel like Andy uses the regular season Bills game to set them up later. - same look different play next meeting. Seems to be a good formula for post season success. 5-4 is not ideal though.

The question becomes with the trade deadline looming what does KC do? I feel like they either need to upgrade the D line or get a running back. The defensive line has turned into the receiving corps from the last two years. We are filled up with guys that got cut elsewhere and couldn’t make rosters with Charles O, Pennel and company. The difference in the game yesterday was the Bills had time to throw the ball and have a great RB. The chiefs have neither of those two things at the moment.

D Line

I don't think the Chiefs will do anything. They probably think that when healthy this roster is good enough to make a Super Bowl run and that there is no reason to short-change our draft capital. I would personally trade for a high-impact D-lineman.

@Jhawk69 Jerry Jones is running up the price! A fool and his draft capital…

looks like a quiet day for the Chiefs. good and bad.
I think they need some reinforcements. Can't waste generational talent like Mahomes and risk not making the playoffs.

For one thing, I understand not hitting the panic button. KC is a good team (probably the best 5-4 team of all time) and its wise not to let the bitter aftertaste of a game we were always going to lose (I mean c'mon, its the Bills in the regular season) sucker us into paying too much in a trade.

On the other hand, I really don’t see our defensive line being able to do anything against any good o-lines, which will hurt us in the playoffs (if we even make it).

Looks like a late veteran addition when someone asks out of their contract to play for a contender. The Chiefs cap for next year is f’d already so there really is no room for any big additions without subtractions next year. - over the cap about 42 mil. with only 36 players signed or some nonsense. Hope the cap goes up more than expected. Taylor is likely to get cut. Not sure who else. Bank of Mahomes will be tapped into he has a 78mil cap hit - untenable.

Supposedly the chiefs contacted the Jets about Hall but was only willing to give a 4th round pick. The jets wanted a third rounder. I would’ve gave it and the 4th rounder for Max Crosby. I would’ve done both if those deals, the chiefs have failed at the draft IMO the last few years. Believe Hicks, Simmons and Worthy are the only guys playing from the last 2 drafts.

@kjayhawks Summataya (LG)

Broncos are turning to the chiefs of last season. Winning games they have zero business doing so.

@kjayhawks I watched that garbage last night and thought the same thing. I thought even the Chiefs could have beaten them last night.

I think the Chiefs have a chance to be very good next year if they take reinforcing the trenches seriously in the offseason. This season they will not make the playoffs.

This is simply a bad football team.

Next year will be worse. The cap situation is disastrous.

I don't think they are a bad team. I think they are average or slightly above average with a very tough schedule, which is not a good recipe for a playoff berth.

https://overthecap.com/salary-cap/kansas-city-chiefs ↗

42.7 mil over the the ‘26 cap with only 36 players signed so every dollar added goes against the cap. Next year will swing heavily depending on the draft. Veach needs another 2022 esq draft or 2026 will be brutal with all the cuts, restructures needed to clear space to retain their own free agents (McDuffie, Watson, Kelce etc), and a lack of impact free agents being affordable. Veach better hit a homerun.

Yea brutal sked. Unfortunate injuries and “personal matters”. And not as sharp as past years for sure, But this is by no means a bad football team.

With virtually no threat to succeed in the running game, they can be predictable and pressured.

Denver is good though.

Disappointing.

I put this on Veach, had opportunities before the trade deadline and did nothing. This team isn’t great by any stretch of imagination. They are just average, pending on the rest of the year they maybe be able to squeak into the playoffs. But that was nail in the coffin for the division. 9 years in a row is tough to do, just like KUs 14 straight. It was great but can’t last forever

Overpaying Taylor, Chris Jones, and Harrison Butker didn't help either

@Jhawk69 play calling was laughable, no idea why they didn’t try to run the ball more especially up with 4 minutes to go.

@kjayhawks Yeah, plus multiple chances to get a stop on 3rd down and no pressure being dialed up, which allowed Nix to stand calmly in the pocket and wait for an inevitable first down throw to open up.

@Jhawk69 yep like KUs defense on Saturday’s giving up multiple 3rd and 8 plus yards. The defense line is garbage.

I was getting fired up to check the boxscore to blame penalties for the loss...but then i saw the Broncos penalties and that excuse fell out the window!

Chiefs: 10 penalties for 69 yards

Broncos: 10 penalties for 147 yards

7-1 our last 8. Life is good for @wissox and I! Ben Johnson is so good.

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2025 Chiefs:

7-1 our last 8. Life is good for @wissox and I! Ben Johnson is so good.

Is an asteroid headed to earth? The Bears look good and the chiefs stink lol

It’s a new era!

KU football is consistently winning 5 games a year…. What did it cost? Me looks at the chiefs and KU basketball….everything lol

@FarmerJayhawk Enjoying the ride, while trying not to suffer a coronary! TBH, the whole thing could come crashing down with the difficult part of the schedule looming. But just even being still interested in pro football this time of year is fun.

@rockchalkjayhawk said in 2025 Chiefs:

I was getting fired up to check the boxscore to blame penalties for the loss...but then i saw the Broncos penalties and that excuse fell out the window!

Chiefs: 10 penalties for 69 yards

Broncos: 10 penalties for 147 yards

Yes, the refs really stayed involved the entire game. Rarely did the miss an opportunity to shine. It was their moment!

Ugg just a brutal game to watch. Denver’s defense is legit.

@dylans Respectfully, everyone's defense looks pretty good aganst this Chief's offense.

@nuleafjhawk the chiefs put up more passing yards than the broncos average giving up. Just no idea why they out right refuse to run the ball in any capacity.

I see one of two things happening here, the team folds and only wins a few more games this season. Or the team goes on a run starting next week and Mahomes wins MVP again and the chiefs make the playoffs.

@kjayhawks Unfortunately, my money is on option #1

I think the Chiefs finish 10-7 and barely miss the playoffs

IMHO, Pacheco's absence is significant. It limits the running game which in turn affects the passing game.

@bskeet definitely didn’t help any because they was scared to run anyone but Hunt. I still think they were stupid for not giving a 3rd round pick for Hall. They need a guy with big play capability. Hunt and Pop have combined for 1 rush for more than 20 yards this season. Sorry but that is pathetic, it’s also pathetic Chris Jones is the highest paid defensive lineman in the NFL and grades out in the mid 60s. Trade him for a couple of younger guy with the Hall trade and this team hasn’t lost since.

@kjayhawks KC has 5 picks in the draft, plus a probable compensatory pick. Giving up a 3rd round pick for a half season of a guy whose career stats are actually quite similar to Pacheco seems like a no brainer: No. The 3rd rounder will be on a rookie contract whereas keeping Hall past this year would require another weighty contract. You are already unhappy with the Chiefs' cap situation--I'm surprised you want them to take on a rental and lose the advantages of getting a top 80-90 draftee cheaply.

@mayjay Hall is a big upgrade imo from Pop, he averages almost a yard more per carry and actually has some long runs. I think the chiefs are better up front than the jets by a fair margin. In terms of the draft, it depends on whom they draft. Sky Moore was a laughable pick as was CEH and Felix. We wasted two first round picks on guys that everyone with brain were low on.

I agree Hall would have been nice and we probably should have made the trade. However, I don't think it would have been hugely impactful. It would have made our offense a little better but would have done nothing to address the real issue: our defense. Because we refused to address the D-line at all, every above-average offense we face will continue to move the ball on us at will.

@Jhawk69 you look at the salaries of D-lineman we could have 2 really good ones for the price we paid Chris Jones. Watching the bills struggle tonight and lose to the Texans. It was all on the defensive front, Josh was sacked 8 times and ran for his life the whole game. The only difference in Mahomes and Allen in that situation is that people like @nuleafjhawk wont be screaming Josh is washed after a bad game. The chiefs just can’t get pressure with 4 and they struggle getting even sending extra rushers. The secondary is decent but it’s the NFL, you can give a decent QB and WRs 4-6 seconds every play to make a throw. I’m disappointed they made zero moves because anyone that knows football knows the issue is D-line and either RBs or just flat out not attempting to run the ball at all. I bet teams laugh at the play action against KC.

@kjayhawks I'm getting a tattoo tomorrow...

Josh is washed

I think they need to completely scrap the red zone offensive pay book

Congrats! Beat a good team, great come back.

Definitely a type of win that can turn the tide on this season. They actually tried to run the ball and that helped a lot. Gotta work on turning possessions into TDs instead of FGs and catching the ball would be nice. Pat would’ve had over 400 and two touchdowns if we could just catch. The game doesn’t even need OT. The result is what we needed but still can’t afford a loss at this point. Good news is the schedule is much lighter the last 6 games outside of Denver at home.

@kjayhawks said in 2025 Chiefs:

Definitely a type of win that can turn the tide on this season. They actually tried to run the ball and that helped a lot. Gotta work on turning possessions into TDs instead of FGs and catching the ball would be nice. Pat would’ve had over 400 and two touchdowns if we could just catch. The game doesn’t even need OT. The result is what we needed but still can’t afford a loss at this point. Good news is the schedule is much lighter the last 6 games outside of Denver at home.

Schedule "lighter" but several difficult games - Dallas next week, Texans (their defense is very good), Broncos and Chargers. And no margin for error. Jacksonville just beat Arizona in OT to basically stay 2 games up on the Chiefs for one of the wild card slots. Probably need to go 5-1 down the stretch and that is a tall order...

Quick turn around. Hunt took a beating! Pat did too!

How about 8-3 Chicago! With Philly losing we’re now tied for the 2 seed 😎

@DCHawker never an easy game in the NFL, they are all must wins at this point

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2025 Chiefs:

How about 8-3 Chicago! With Philly losing we’re now tied for the 2 seed 😎

With a negative point differential and beating one team with a winning record at the time. That is wild to me. However I would love to see the Bears win the division just to see all the KSU/Packer combo fans suffer.

@BShark yeah that whole demolition against Detroit sticks out lol

Btw - the Chiefs suck butt. Just sayin.

@nuleafjhawk They are really good at getting attention from the refs!

I really hate to blame the refs - BUT OMG. It was awful. Even when the a-hole took off his helmet at the end and no penalty. How? Why? There were some real crap calls in that game. I guess Jones does have more money than Hunt.

Danged Chiefs.

One step farther away from the playoffs. rats.

I thought the offense played pretty decent but my god the defense was terrible and the officiating matched it. Watching a game like that is why I never get to worked up, that was a predetermined out come. It’s one thing to miss a call but multiple ghost holding calls, ghost OPI and the last two DPIs were flat out wrong. That being said they would’ve had a chance if the third down defense did anything. Y’all have heard me say for the last several years pro sports are rigged and with all the crap coming out about the NBA folks involved. I wouldn’t be shocked a bit if the NFL is any different.

The front office has just made wrong moves the last few years. Defensive line full of others teams rejects and we paid the wrong dudes. If Mahomes played in a Dome with CeeDee and Pickens, he may average 500 yards a game.

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One more loss and we are out

Uh oh. Sounds like more and more injury trouble to the O line.

Trey Smith was already out today. Now Josh Simmons has a broken wrist. and what's his name (Taylor) is hurt.

The ship's sinking!

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At this point does the NFL know wtf pass interference is?

The inconsistency in officiating was on full display and never more evident than if you watched the Chiefs/ Cowboys and the Bengals/Ravens back to back.

It was like the same game being adjudicated with two different rulebooks. The league needs to figure out what the hell is going on with offensive and defensive PI and holding…. Seriously, I think the crew of the Chiefs game should be investigated/reprimanded by the league.

peepeepoopoo tbh

I think the league knows they can get away with screwing over the chiefs because of the false narrative that they get all thr calls. That is why their games are officiated "differently"

@bskeet said in 2025 Chiefs:

The inconsistency in officiating was on full display and never more evident than if you watched the Chiefs/ Cowboys and the Bengals/Ravens back to back.

It was like the same game being adjudicated with two different rulebooks. The league needs to figure out what the hell is going on with offensive and defensive PI and holding…. Seriously, I think the crew of the Chiefs game should be investigated/reprimanded by the league.

Exactly what America thought after their turkey yesterday, lots of questioning if it isn’t all rigged like WWE after yesterday’s games.

BearDown

Anyone know what would help the Chiefs besides win out and miracles?

How can a qb play w/a broken bone in his leg-fibula ?

Check check 💙❤️

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Don't give up. Hold up. I'm looking at your data now to see if there's somethink whacky.

Marcy, try again? I deleted a duplicate account where I think someone was attempting to impersonate you back in the day, but back then the board allowed duplicate email addresses

I think pw recovery shoudl work now, s'what I'm saying. And if it doesnt I wont stop until we get you back on.