Despite starting the season 0-2, the Kansas City Chiefs still have nearly a seventy-percent chance to make the playoffs. However, those odds drop sharply if they can’t end their winless streak on the road against the New York Giants. So, how significant is Sunday’s showdown tonight?
The Kansas City Chiefs should be undefeated heading into their Sunday Night matchup against the New York Giants. Instead, they are winless and only have themselves to blame for starting the season with two losses.
Within the Chiefs Kingdom, there is panic that this team could start the season 0-4 or worse, despite what I saw as a fantastic offseason to wash away the stench of the Super Bowl loss.
However, despite having the best roster in the Andy Reid era in Kansas City, its stars haven’t lived up to expectations when it comes to winning games. I could list ten players who aren’t performing at their pay level, but this is still a team, and one player’s mistake can cost a game.
In the opening drive, Chris Jones didn’t stick to containment, and Justin Herbert scrambled for a first down on third and sixteen that sealed the game. It also meant Patrick Mahomes was left on the sidelines, unable to help win it.
Against the Eagles, Travis Kelce bobbled a pass at the goal line, and it was intercepted. That led to a 14-point swing.
Veterans can’t afford to let this team down if Kansas City is going to win tonight and stay competitive this season. The New York Giants won’t give up, and although Kansas City has a better roster and definitely better coaches, they can beat the Chiefs. In fact, they might do it.
I’m a realist and a fan. That’s not an easy combination after fifty years of a broken heart between Super Bowl wins. Now, the expectations are unrealistic for this franchise, and the fan base has become spoiled.
However, the players aren’t stepping up by overcoming those narratives and performing at the level they were accustomed to in previous seasons. I don’t believe the coaching staff has let this team down, but it’s also not coming up with new ideas to close the gap between mistakes and corrections.
That might sound like an excuse, but honestly, the Chiefs are paying a price for their success, and now they face the most complex challenge of this dynasty. Unless they start winning more games, the Chiefs could find themselves in a situation similar to the one the New England Patriots faced after winning three early Super Bowls during Tom Brady’s early years. They went a decade without winning another one. If that happens in Kansas City, Mahomes would need to play another ten or more years.
Honestly, I don’t see it. If he plays another six years, I’d be happy to see his Gold Jacket prepared for the Hall of Fame.
That’s what makes this season so important because the 2026 roster could be without Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, Jawaan Taylor, and many other players who were relied on as impact players as Father Time advances.
So tonight, as we watch this game, let’s pay attention to body language, see what happens if this team faces adversity early against the New York Giants, and observe if they fight to turn a loss into a win.
Hopefully, they come out strong and execute the game plan smoothly to get back on the winning track.
Score Prediction:
Chiefs 24 – Giants 19
