All the Talk About the Decline of the Kansas City Chiefs Was Premature
Kansas City Chiefs improved to 3-3 with a strong defense limiting Detroit Lions to 17 points and anticipate a boost from wide receiver Rashee Rice’s return next week.
- The Kansas City Chiefs' Sunday night win over the Detroit Lions 30-17 lifted them to 3-3 and challenged critics who wondered if the dynasty was over.
- Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's unit shut down Detroit, limiting Jared Goff and the Lions, while Patrick Mahomes' strong play showed the Chiefs can beat anybody.
- The offensive line is settling in with Jaylon Moore filling in at left tackle against Detroit, but the offense showed no urgency late in the first half when trailing 10-6.
- Mahomes and the offense have regained their mojo and will get a boost when Rashee Rice returns next week, but the team must get healthy to sustain the turnaround.
- Chasing a 10th straight AFC West title, the Chiefs trail the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos by one game, but historically only four teams rebound from losing five of six to make the playoffs.
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All the talk about the decline of the Kansas City Chiefs was premature
All the talk about the decline of the Kansas City Chiefs was premature. With Patrick Mahomes doing his magic and a stout defense, the Chiefs can beat anybody. A convincing 30-17 victory over the Detroit Lions in front of a…

All the talk about the decline of the Kansas City Chiefs may have been premature
All the talk about the decline of the Kansas City Chiefs was apparently premature. With Patrick Mahomes doing his magic and a stout defense, the Chiefs can beat anybody.
Former Chiefs Player Sends Warning About The Team
(Photo by Marianna Massey/Getty Images) The Kansas City Chiefs expected early-season struggles after Xavier Worthy went down with an injury just two plays into Week 1. Without Rashee Rice available either, Patrick Mahomes operated three weeks without his top receiving options, and the offense visibly struggled during that stretch. Since Worthy returned and Rice rejoined the lineup, Kansas City has begun finding its rhythm again, capped by a do…
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