The luckiest crew within the NFL does have a reliable weak spot.
Kansas Metropolis’s document stands at 12-1 and the Chiefs have set a league document with 15 consecutive wins in one-score video games.
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However whereas consideration usually hovers round Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the state of Andy Reid’s offense, the opposite aspect of the ball may find yourself bringing down Kansas Metropolis.
The Chiefs try to develop into the primary crew in NFL historical past to win three straight Tremendous Bowls, constructing upon a dynasty that began in 2019.
Steve Wyche, chief nationwide reporter for NFL Community, solely instructed talkSPORT’s Run Down present that he nonetheless believes Kansas Metropolis will symbolize the AFC in Tremendous Bowl LIX in New Orleans.
“I do assume they’re again within the Tremendous Bowl,” Wyche stated.
However whereas he praised Mahomes’ potential to complete off game-winning drives and the Chiefs’ outstanding weekly resilience in 2024, Wyche expressed concern about an missed weak spot that has developed this season.
“One factor that issues me a bit will not be the offense however their protection, which was so nice early on,” Wyche stated.
“It is a bit leaky within the secondary. I imply, they’re having some
points.”
Numbers again up Wyche’s concern.
Kansas Metropolis’s protection ranks sixth within the NFL in common yards allowed (310.1) and is seventh in factors (19.4).
In back-to-back last-minute wins towards Las Vegas and the Los Angeles Chargers, the Chiefs held their opponents to 17 factors.
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However in the case of the secondary, Kansas Metropolis has points that might be exploited by quarterbacks within the playoffs.
If Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson take benefit of a protection that ranks twentieth within the NFL in passing yards allowed (221.8), Mahomes may not be capable to bail out his crew in a win-or-go-home postseason contest.
Wyche additionally believes there is a shock crew with a veteran quarterback and skilled head coach who may take down the Chiefs in 2024.
“Pittsburgh to me is the one crew that matches up with them actually rather well,” Wyche stated.
“I feel that is as a result of they’re so complimentary in each side.”
General, although, the NFL Community reporter believes that Kansas Metropolis getting “fortunate” week after week is for a cause.
The Chiefs are adequate to win each recreation.
And so long as their defensive secondary holds up, they may make historical past in New Orleans.
“I feel profitable these shut video games persistently offers them a mentality that, no matter the place we play or who we play, we’re going to pull it out ultimately,” Wyche stated.
“I do assume that they’ll make it by way of the AFC.”
The Chiefs ought to enhance to 13-2 and nearly wrap up the No. 1 seed after they face the Browns in Cleveland on Sunday.
Tickets can be found for $34 to see the reigning world champs in individual.
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