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The loss of Hollywood brown is bigger than anyone is talking about. The offense was going to be a 1-2 combo of Rice and Hollywood and a huge offensive piece was removed first play of preseason. Thanks God for Spags and that defense

The Chiefs NEVER put teams away. It’s like they have to keep the game close to stay interested. It’s maddening as a fan.

The Patriots played the same way back in the day. We get everybody's best game . We win ugly but we win. Chiefs kingdom

Like last year, the chiefs have the best defense in the NFL

People need to just accept that the regular season is the preseason for the Chiefs. They’re just playing around and figuring things out. Swapping LTs, getting new guys acclimated while other guys heal. Figuring out if they need to make any trades. Testing plays. The real deal won’t be unleashed until the playoffs start.

If KC 3 peats, Spags should be Coach of the year.

We forget the fact that Reid calls plays conservatively when the chiefs are in the lead. When the chiefs didn’t have a defense, Mahomes was always airing it out because they were always behind. Now they don’t need to score 40 to win. The Chiefs feel like a team that plays down to their competition.

We are hurt. Missing 2 big offensive weapons and the OL isn’t giving Mahomes time. We also tend to not like to put out good tape material so early in the season. Kelce is being protected for later season production and we also have a very young team. It’s gonna click when it counts. ❤

Chiefs play 19 super bowls every year. Every single team gives us their best.

If Hollywood Brown wasn’t hurt the offense would look super explosive. Teams would have to choose who to double between, Brown, Rice, worthy and Kelce, teams would be getting smoked. But unfortunately. The brown injury really had a major impact on the offense. Kelce is always covered the rookie worthy is fast but has to improve his route running so everything falls on rice. But the Champs will only Improve as the season goes on.

The Chiefs are playing down to the competition They are playing with their food.

Carson Steel rookie had a fantastic game 71 yards GOOOO CHIEFS

Spags watching teams take every opening drive down for a TD and then making adjustments is key.

I got freaked out last night when Rice went down (got the wind knocked out of him). That really would have been bad.

This isn't Madden. Kick your freaking fields goals and stop playing as if you're afraid of the Chiefs

The offense has declined since matt naggy came back. We were better with bienamy

Mahomes is still the engine.

The Chiefs decided they wanted to get Kelce going and it was Kelce drop on 3rd down that killed the momentum they had. They are also so good that they always try and get cute in the redzone and come out with a play that’s going to wow you and it ends up backfiring on them a lot of times. So when you say they kind of play with their food you are absolutely right but they are so good that they always find a way to get the W by the end. I have no doubt that if Falcons got the touchdown Chiefs would have come back with a minute left and won the game. I think playing in these tight situations makes them a better team come playoff time when games go down to the wire. They play these teams that are used to blowing teams out and sit on the bench for the last quarter while Chiefs have a lot of experience making a championship type drive.

No one is mentioning that the regular season means nothing to them. Their season starts in the playoffs.

Wow, W is all that matters. They are now debating how bad the Chiefs win know and they are worried of the offense.

Kelce's getting old, Pacheco / Brown are injured, Worthy is still new, Rice is the only catcher that's consistent. What can Mahomes do to improve his stats? There's not one to consistently catch the ball.

Mahomes is not the HC of the Chiefs..Mahomes runs what Andy Reid calls.. Never think Mahomes couldn't throw for 400 yds and 4 TD's if he is given the chance. Reid has decided this is the type of football they're going to play. Mahomes just following orders.

Their dynastic era is entering its seventh season. The nfl is a pendulum because of the cap and a team goes through a lot of changes in that amount of time. They started with a crazy offense, but had to sacrifice that to shore up their defense and here’s where we are now. But Mahomes, is still great, the defense is great, the coaching is great. Im not worried.

This was perfectly referenced and articulated. You completely realize the state of this team. If you think what Mahomes can get to with this new set of receivers as the season matures, then it could get scarry. I love that the Chiefs can win in this way. Just don't be ever surprised when they get 35 points. Then everyone will say, "well, there you go".

I don’t think the Chiefs have an offensive idea and creativity issue. It would be nice if they could add someone more dynamic with Brown out. Their running game is still more than serviceable. I think you guys are being a little too harsh on their offense tonight particularly. The Falcons have arguably the best safety duo in the league and I think that played apart in the offense/ play calling tonight.

The Chiefs still have a wr that has 100+ yards in 2 out of 3 games! I think their offense is better than these two guys are describing. Back to back super long drives to open the game .....I think they are in the early stage of figuring things out.....go chiefs

The 2 High Safeties defense has really hampered offenses league-wide.

Questionable playcalling by Atlanta at the end

Mahomes has said he needs to improve. When he does, threepeat.

Their defense doesn’t get enough credit. They adapt like no other team.

Florio with all these what if scenarios lol.

The concerns should be for the other teams. When they watch the Chiefs play ugly games and still win, knowing they’re gonna get better when it matters most should worry them.

Andy always sits on the best plays and rests the best players until later in the season. Duh

I think a piece that is being missed is the KC playbook. Same thing as last year we leave it very simple throughout the year and then when playoffs come around, we open up a little bit. It’s very hard to prepare in the playoffs. If you don’t know, all the players are gonna run. On top of that, I would be willing to bet that we got into a tight spot on our schedule and started dropping losses. I bet you see the offense wake up and start calling on some of those more complex plays that you see in the playoffs.

Current win streak is Buffalo Baltimore 49ers Baltimore Cincy Atlanta. I think the Chiefs are okay

Chiefs are getting EVERYONES best shot, and still winning. Winning ugly, but still winning. That is all that matters. Makes them all that much tougher in the postseason.

Lmao 🤣 so biased , they haven’t been good since Eric Bieniemy left. The offensive side . That was the creative mind . But let’s act like that’s not a factor

Mahomes is rock solid. Good or bad, he makes smart decisions. Teams suffer because they can't always rely on their QB. Mahomes' football intelligence is a major factor in his abilities and success. (In combo with a great ball club, recruiting, and HOF coaching).

The close wins and tight play are a hallmark of Reid’s magic. They have kept the playbook closed and stuck to vanilla football in the regular season. They are able to win without doing much. Wait until January and you will see why this dynasty will continue until Reid and Mahomes are gone.

Leave it to Florio to start retirement rumors about first Andy, then Travis and now Spags! Good Grief! 😂😂😂

Chiefs have the same offensive problem that started last year and will continue until something changes. Nagy.

Season is a marathon. Andy is conserving ammo.

Our offense really has no excuse and a lot of it is on Mahomes. yes we have some guys injured but Patty is not going through his reads well and he is missing guys on 1st and 2nd downs. I feel he is reverting back to looking for the big play too much because he knows the guys he has on offense right now instead of taking things underneath. he is not good fundamentally right now. Other than him its a combo of us playing some good defenses in the ravens and bengals, teams doubling kelce every play, and still figuring the offense out with new guys pugged in. We will find out footing though and one of these teams in the next 3 or 4 games will be in for a terror

I think Nagy needs to go after this year. This offense has been mediocre since EB left.

I think losing EB is starting to become an issue. Nagy doing a not so great job got kind of shielded by the recievers dropping everything that came their way last season.

Mahomes is still that man!!! Defense has been way better last couple years,and defending back to back SB Champs, you still get everybody best shot!!

Mahomes is still in pre season mode and team gets better by playoff time

FAM! stop speaking for KC fans! A win is a WIN! thats all we care about and it did not leave a bad taste. You all want to see the circus act. Were enjoying the W

As a Chiefs fan, I have to call it how I see it. Mahomes is playing sucky football! He is the problem. We can’t keep making excuses for him, we have to hold him accountable! If he’s the best, like I believe he is, he has to play like it! Plain and simple

Really guys remember what you said at the end of the season when KC wins the 3peat (We have Records)😊😊😊😊

They just played two playoff games against balt and cincy to start this season. They are banged up. Usually two or three guys are on Kelcy. Yet they find a way to win. If the Chargers can beat the Chiefs it will be the highlight of their entire season. And the Chiefs draft last every year.

Love the Chiefs but Mahomes is averaging a turnover every game now. Not just this year but all last year to. And some have been real bad. If he can get it cleaned up and get Xavier Worthy caught up in the offense he can become that old Mahomes again

It’s weird to hear people complain about winning lol

Chiefs fan (since '88) and the taste in my mouth is the same as when I have my most favorite salmon in KC at Jack Stack Freight: totally satisfied. 🙂 Our Defense is the best. Our kicker is the best. Our offense can take it's time to get it all the way tight. We are 3-0 and ready to keep rolling.

i think also the entire league has pivoted their defensive strategy to stop high volume passing offenses, a style that the chiefs were certainly at the forefront of, but they pivoted to good defense and managing the game at the right time

Bienemy offense vs Nagy offense

In the NFL, it makes no difference whether you win by 1 or by 50. It doesn't matter if you throw 25 INTs or 0 INTs. It doesn't matter how few TDs Mahomes throws. Winning is all that matters.

They are not using Worthy right.

Officials were the MVP for the beloved Chiefs with their no pass interference call in the end zone mauling of Kyle Pitts.

The only thing yall care about is mahomes balling out. Yall realize there are ten others on offense who have to do their job right and another 11 on defense. It’s a team sport not a one man sport. Crying because Pat doesn’t throw for 300/400 yards. Clown show outlook. A win is a win

Are we all gonna just forget the our best offensive coordinator is gone Eric had the offense rolling when he left it all went South

How much do they open the playbook early in the season now if they’re holding teams to less than 23

"timely pass interference" call you mean?

EVERYBODY wants another season like their first 2 with Mahomes. Nobody could hardly deal with that talent at QB. We are learning several things, a few were mentioned. 1) Teams study and copy what the Chiefs do Offensively 2) Which also means that since the Defense practices against that, you help build your own gallows as an opposing team 3) Chiefs have learned patience. During the game as well as thru the Season. They won't let it all hang out every game because that will tip their hand. Notice that there's always a few Dynamite plays to right the ship, then it's just control the clock and get the stops. 4) The shell game of which player will get the touches in which game. Kelce is a target for good reason and is doubled most times. He was open last night several times. That gotta leave Defensive Co-ordinators and film gatherers scratching their heads. 5) Chiefs are missing some key people and have other weapons in the wings getting brought up to speed. Here's something else not yet seen on film. It's a progression that the other teams can't keep pace with or have yet to figure out. Andy has years and years of designing plays that have yet to be utilized. They can be beat, but usually beat themselves. Right now, it seems every team slated to play them brings their best. Divisional teams are on the Horizon. Gonna be interesting to see how these games go. The Donkeys and the Honkys each beat them once last Season. I don't see their situations as any better this Season.

I used to love KC because they were so exciting and entertaining. Just jot the same now.

The craziest part is I don't even think the Chiefs defense really has any talent at all outside of Chris Jones and Trent McDuffie it's pretty much just a two man show

The chiefs are consistently good at what they do. and what about the referees at the end of the game??? thx

I'm tired of these shows where they don't talk about the problems on the team but instead they say; what's going on? Why this? Why that? First, the O-line is terrible. Mahomes is getting pressured into sloppy passes or interceptions. TE's and RB's are having to help block because of our O-lines weaknesses. The Defense is good but the secondary needs to improve because they're moving the ball way too easily in the beginning of these games.

The Chiefs won on a crucial missed call? Shocking!

The Chiefs do not blitz in the 1st Half. That is their half time adjustment.

The Chiefs have leaders who know how to win with the assets they have

I'm not saying this is the answer, but who isn't there anymore ? Could the missing pieces be Eric Bieniemy, DeMarcus Robinson, Sammy Watkins? Mecole Hardman as the 4th or 5th option used to get 500 yards and 5 or 6 TDs.

Football 101 99% of the time: Take the points! What bit the Eagles last week by not kicking the FG early came back to bite us last night. No kicking the FG tells me that the coaches do not have confidence in this team. Week one the OC lost us the game. Now last night the HC cost us the game.

@ Mike Florio I hope you’re a vigilante on the Jerry Jones meat gazing story.

"Thats gonna be tested at some point" Like when Tyreek Hill got traded? Like when his offensive coordinator left? Like when all of his receivers were crap? These talking points are just moving the goal posts.

Imagine if that was Kelce in the end zone.

Last two drives chiefs receiver let mahomes down. Kelce has the ball knocked out on third down. Next drive Worthy stops running on third down, incomplete pass. I still think the chiefs offense is really good. They were super close to putting up 30+ points last night

Finding a way... via the Referee

We 3-0, and everyone is tripping! Lol Chill they're gonna get better, and Mahomes will come into his own.

Don’t think 15 or Andy care about stats or how a win looks. 3-0. ❤

I think Mahomes and Reid have come to agreement to not be the greatest show turf. Reason being, score too fast impacts their defense where they won't have enough rest. They both realize they have a good defense

The way people talk about Mahomes "losing his magic", you would think he has the Eagles or Dolphins' weapons and he's underachieving. He is throwing touchdown passes to JuJu Smith-Schuster in 2024.

WHATEVER IT TAKES FOR THE 3 PEA 🫛

Here is Florio talking about retirement again… this bit is old

Oh you mean by letting the Refs let them win, yea

It’s about the refs not seeing clear passer Barrett if the player has a red helmet on his head.

The chiefs 1000% play with their food. Im a Chiefs fan, and its absolutely mind numbingly annoying, to watch them ALWAYS play a B, or B minus level game, have it come down to the wire every week, but pull it out at the end .. they simply know HOW to win, better than all other teams

29th Rated Defense 😂 I’ll take it

The title is a reach. The Chiefs didn’t topple, they barely got by.

Chiefs should have picked up Thielan…

Lost pacheco but we need a bigger threat at RB.

Great analysis! 👍

Florio is such a hater. Suggesting they need to bring someone in to help Andy Reid understand an offense? Wow. What an idiot.

I guess the chief are trying to win week by week but not playing hard to keep and maintained healthy. For the kind of schedule the chief has they need to avoid any issues with health..

Florio floating out another KC coach retiring or leaving… KC does something so bad to his brain that he hopes putting something out there will make it happen. One of these years he will claim “told you he was going to retire”.

When we blew teams out all the time fans got bored then it became bad for business ... So now we just focus on being winners 😂😎 & Defense helps sustainability.

Patriots dynasty ends then chiefs dynasty immediately starts. How does this happen?

"Cheifs just find a way to get it done in crucial moments". Hmm you dont say

Steelers have the best defense

Mahomes just needs to stop turning the ball over. And his interceptions after some ugly throws like “wtf are you doing” kind of passes. He needs to stop giving other teams free opportunities every game.