Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City Chiefs Prepare for NFL Season

No one is quite sure what to make of the Kansas City Chiefs heading into the 2026 NFL season. A disappointing 6-11 record in 2025 seems like an unusual blip on the radar for the franchise.

Last year's team struggled by not finding ways to win close games like they always have under head coach Andy Reid. The front office actively re-tooled several roster positions during the offseason to fix structural issues.

However, the team's ultimate success will depend on whether Patrick Mahomes can return to MVP form. Mahomes is recovering from a major knee injury from the previous campaign.

By all accounts, Mahomes is currently healthy and fully ready to participate in Week 1. Still, not everyone is feeling hopeful about their performance in the season opener against the Denver Broncos.

Analysts expect their first matchup to be a grueling defensive battle rather than an offensive showcase.