KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
2024 Record - 15-2-0
Head Coach - Andy Reid
2024 Offensive Rank - (16th overall) - 328 YPG; Passing - 223 YPG (14th), Rushing - 105 YPG (22nd); SCORING - 22.6 PPG (15th)
2024 Defensive Rank - (9th overall) - 321 YPG; Passing - 219 YPG (18th), Rushing - 102 YPG (8th); SCORING - 19.2 PPG (4th)
Key Additions for 2025 - Jaylon Moore (OL), Gardner Minshew (QB), Kristian Fulton (DB), Jerry Tillery (DL), Elijah Mitchell (RB)
Key Losses for 2025 - Joe Thuney (OL), DeAndre Hopkins (WR), Samaje Perine (RB), Carson Wentz (QB), Derrick Nnadi (DL), Justin Reid (DB), Justin Watson (WR), Tershawn Wharton (DL)
OFFENSE - Patrick Mahomes returns for his eighth season as the Chiefs starting quarterback and in 2024 he had 3,928 passing yards with 26 touchdowns and 11 interceptions and rushed for 307 yards (5.3 YPC) and two touchdowns. The running backs are Isiah Pacheco (310 yards, 3.7 YPC and one TD in seven games), Kareem Hunt (728, 3.6 YPC, seven TD) and rookie Brashard Smith (SMU). Travis Kelce is the tight end and led Kansas City with 97 receptions for 823 yards and three touchdowns. The wide receivers include Xavier Worthy (959, 638, six TD), Rashee Rice (who is still facing a league suspension for off the field activities) and Marquise Brown, who was limited with injuries a year ago. Rice had 24 receptions for 288 yards and two touchdowns before he was injured, playing in just four games. Tight end Noah Gray (40, 437, five TD) is also available in the passing game.
DEFENSE - Defensive End George Karlaftis (eight sacks) and tackle Chris Jones (five sacks) anchor the front line and linebackers include Nick Bolton (106 tackles), Leo Chenal and Drue Tranquill, who had 94 tackles. The secondary features safeties Bryan Cook and Jaden Hicks (three interceptions) and cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Kristian Fulton. Rookie Nohl Williams (California), Mike Edwards and Chamarri Conner add depth for this area. The defense had 39 sacks and 13 interceptions last season, helping lead to a plus-6 in the turnover category.
OUTLOOK - How about those Chiefs? After making it to their third consecutive Super Bowl last year, Head Coach Andy Reid and company are still the team to beat in the AFC. Led by QB Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs did what was necessary to win games and until their opponents can stop them, they will likely continue to win and be a dominant force. The numbers were down last year on the offense, but Mahomes and company never can be counted out.
The defense was solid again last season and barring injuries, should be a top unit again this season. Kansas City has a knack for coming up with the big play in key moments (on both sides of the ball) and if they have the ball late in the game, Mahomes usually delivers. The Super Bowl was a forgettable game for them as they were blown out by the Philadelphia Eagles. The schedule has five playoff opponents in the first eight games, so a quick start would be a benefit for the Chiefs this season. The AFC West division has been theirs to lose in recent years and it could be a real hassle for them this time around. Expect Kansas City to be playing into January again and until someone knocks them out, they are the favorites.
2025 SCHEDULE
Week One - at L.A. Chargers (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
Week Two - vs. Philadelphia
Week Three - at N.Y. Giants
Week Four - vs. Baltimore
Week Five - at Jacksonville
Week Six - vs. Detroit
Week Seven - vs. Las Vegas
Week Eight - vs. Washington
Week Nine - at Buffalo
Week Ten - BYE
Week Eleven - at Denver
Week Twelve - vs. Indianapolis
Week Thirteen - at Dallas
Week Fourteen - vs. Houston
Week Fifteen - vs. L.A. Chargers
Week Sixteen - at Tennessee
Week Seventeen - vs. Denver
Week Eighteen - at Las Vegas
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