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Patrick Mahomes has carried the Kansas City Chiefs through a dismal season.
Patrick Mahomes was looking for redemption after losing the last Super Bowl to the Philadelphia Eagles. His performance has been strong, which is typical for him, but the team has offered him no support. Travis Kelce has had what could be the worst season of his career. The defensive line has been quite weak, causing them to lose their dominant and overwhelming power on both ends of the court.
For the first time since the Mahomes-Reid duo took over, they have a losing record in the regular season. They’re at 6-7, which seriously jeopardizes their playoff aspirations. Their division, the AFC West, is lost. It’s the first time since 2016 that they haven’t won the division, and they’re now fighting for a wild card spot. The outlook is very complicated, as they don’t control their own destiny.
They’re coming off a loss against a direct contender, the Houston Texans, at Arrowhead. With a 20-10 record against them and three interceptions by Mahomes, everything has become much more difficult. Now, they have a crucial divisional game to keep their playoff hopes alive, something that seems unlikely, as statistics show they have only a 15% chance of advancing.
Patrick Mahomes is going for a miracle
On Sunday, December 14th, they have a crucial game against their direct division rival, the Los Angeles Chargers. The California team is currently second in the AFC West with a 9-4 record, behind the division-leading Denver Broncos at 11-2. Given this situation, Patrick Mahomes will be looking to rediscover his MVP form to secure a victory that keeps them alive in the final stretch of the regular season.
The situation is complicated, as they need to win and for other factors to go their way. They need to win all their remaining games: Chargers, Titans, Broncos, and Raiders. But that’s not all; they also need the Chargers to finish with a 10-7 record or worse, with opponents like the Chiefs, Cowboys, Texans, and Broncos on the horizon, which is a real possibility. Additionally, they need the Colts, Ravens, and Dolphins to finish with a 9-8 record or worse. Indianapolis presents the most difficult challenge with a tight schedule and three consecutive losses. Kansas City faces a tough task and has no room for error. It could be the end of their dynasty.
