Could Chiefs Nation Faltering After Winless Opening?

The Chiefs franchise along with quarterback Patrick Mahomes find themselves in uncharted ground.

Following missing out on an NFL championship three-peat last season, they dropped their opening two games of the 2025 campaign.

It is the first time they have made an 0-2 record dating back to 2014 – prior to selecting Mahomes and earning multiple Super Bowl victories under head coach Andy Reid.

Now arise major concerns over Kansas City's play-off prospects – as since the NFL merger, only 10.1% of teams who have made an 0-2 start eventually reach the post-season.

Mahomes has welcomed the challenge, saying: "When you hit setbacks, what matters is responding positively. I'm excited for the next few weeks and determine who wants to be challenged, and how we can get back and really compete aggressively."

What Has Wrong for Kansas City?

Kansas City entered 2025 having claimed an NFL-record 17 consecutive victories in close matchups – where the difference is one possession or fewer.

But the Chiefs have misplaced that knack, losing 27-21 to open the season against their divisional rivals, then 20-17 during the recent Super Bowl rematch versus the Philadelphia Eagles.

Questionable decision-making and a lack of key personnel are additional reasons for the team's slow beginning.

One receiver must complete a six-game suspension and another dislocated joint during the team's first drive in Week 1.

Injuries have also affected the defensive unit, causing more challenges with their initial results.

Which Adjustments Do the Chiefs Require?

Perhaps the important area on defence involves pass protection, specifically on the blind side.

Following the QB was sacked repeatedly during last Super Bowl, management addressed that drafting a new tackle in the first-round draft pick.

They also signed an experienced lineman from another NFL team.

The team must find an answer regarding their run game – because following being their third-leading ball-carrier last season, the quarterback now their top runner.

This puts him at greater danger physically, a situation that coaches would prefer to avoid.

Have the Chiefs Lowered Expectations?

One key receiver returned to practice recently so may return this weekend's nationally televised game.

Kansas City will face another challenging team soon, they're now playing make up ground within their division.

"This team are going each matchup and the others coming up knowing every one represents a must-win, because a rival jumped two games up on them," noted a observer.

"However the Chiefs excel in the occasion when others are starting to question them."

Should they fail to secure another consecutive division title, they can make the play-offs with enough wins to clinch a wildcard berth.

"The NFL features that parity," added another pundit. "When you finish last, they can pick first in the draft."

"But when you've got a superstar at the helm and a legendary coach, one of the greatest head coaches in NFL ever, in my view you always have a chance."

"It's just that think perhaps the definition has moved for what success might look to be for them."