Chiefs Under the Radar | NFL News

0:00It's September 2nd. I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today Football News, powered by AI. Alright, let's talk about the Chiefs. They're coming into this NFL season outside the top 10 in the latest power rankings. Now, Patrick Mahomes is still the main reason you can't count them out. This dude elevates the whole offense, especially when the pressure's on. But even a quarterback with his talent needs his guys to show up and play consistently. Lately, the offense has been a bit of a question mark. They haven't had that same explosive energy we're used to seeing, and when things get off script, Mahomes has to do a lot of the heavy lifting. If they can find that old rhythm, it might prove those low rankings wrong. Still, it's not all about the offense. The coaching staff has been solid. The defense plays with discipline, and they've built a culture of winning close games. Those are the kinds of things that can help a team overcome doubts, especially when you've got players who know what it takes to compete for. On the individual front, keep an eye on Travis Kelsey.

1:02He's on the verge of becoming the second tight-in in NFL history with the most receiving yards. He needs just 45 yards to pass Jason Wynn, and it's likely he'll hit that milestone early, maybe even in the season opener against the Broncos. The AFC has stacked this year, so there's not much room for error. Kansas City needs to prove their offense can keep up while the defense holds its own. But being ranked outside the top 10 could be the fuel they need. With Mahomes at the helm, they've got plenty of time to show everyone that this ranking was a mistake.