****2025 Kansas City Chiefs Thread - Time For A New Eras**** (1 Viewer)

[BobbyLayne]

Congrats to all the Chiefs fans

17-3 is pretty amazing stuff

I see what you did there, and I don’t like it. I was thinking more like 24-1 with 2 rings or 41-7 with 3 rings.

what is it you think I did?

never occurred to me, genuinely was just commenting on Patrick's insane record in the playoffs lol

Fair enough. Thought you may have been predicting a loss and their record on the season.

I thought the exact same thing.

Understandable. I actually wrote 20-3 initially....apparently I had already conceded a whole other year of playoff wins....decided to check after I posted and saw my oopsie, so quickly came back and edited before anyone noticed.

 

[IHEARTFF]

2+ days until these men become sports legends

 

[Joe Bryant]

Did something a little different.

Favorite Chiefs from the past 25 years. https://www.footballguys.com/article/2025-top-20-kansas-city-chiefs-of-the-2000s

 

[Joe Bryant]

Wondering, do folks like this type of non fantasy content?

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Wondering, do folks like this type of non fantasy content?

It's fine at this time of year, when FF is at its deadest. I'm not a big fan of "listicles" in general. That said - when/if you do the Ravens, I'll have 90 posts about how I disagree with the ranking

 

[IHEARTFF]

2 hours. Feeling good. Not sure of quantity of in game posts. See you on the flip side. Lettuce three-peat.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Good luck fellas. Three peat would be an absolutely insane accomplishment.

 

[IHEARTFF]

Coach honoring Coach Stram SB suit in NO

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[ChiefD]

poursoneoutforthechiefs

 

[IHEARTFF]

Ugly game, but what are you gonna do. Philly was just the better team. The amount of wanting to have that 3rd and 15 pick 6 throw back is going to haunt us fans a bit. Even without those 2 picks, we weren't going to win. I'm sure Mahomes is already making himself better, so that gives me continued confidence and hope.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Mahomes first 7 years of his career

1. Lost AFCCG
2. Won SB
3. Lost SB
4. Lost AFCCG
5. Won SB
6. Won SB
7. Lost SB

Last night was the worst game of his career. Negative EPA per play. Total mismatch between their cobbled together OL & the deepest DL in the game.

Brett Veach will put his head down and go to work. They’ll be back.

Great season, incredible dynasty. One game doesn’t change everything.

 

[IHEARTFF]

Mahomes first 7 years of his career

1. Lost AFCCG
2. Won SB
3. Lost SB
4. Lost AFCCG
5. Won SB
6. Won SB
7. Lost SB

Last night was the worst game of his career. Negative EPA per play. Total mismatch between their cobbled together OL & the deepest DL in the game.

Brett Veach will put his head down and go to work. They’ll be back.

Great season, incredible dynasty. One game doesn’t change everything.

I'm very grateful for this 7-year run. It was historic in many ways. I can only hope we see some more postseason magic. Veach usually has some really good answers. Tougher to do with a high-cost QB, but he's earned the trust 100%.

 

[ChiefD]

This is going to be an interesting offseason. About $11M in cap space. Free agents:

• Nick Bolton (LB)
• Hollywood Brown (WR)
• Mike Pennel (IDL)
• Jody Fortson (TE)
• Mecole Hardman (WR)
• D.J. Humphries (LT)
• Kareem Hunt (RB)
• DeAndre Hopkins (WR)
• Derrick Nnadi (IDL)
• Charles Omenihu (EDGE)
• Samaje Perine (RB)
• Justin Reid (S)
• JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR)
• Trey Smith (RG)
• Joshua Uche (EDGE)
• Carson Wentz (QB)
• Justin Watson (WR)
• Tershawn Wharton (IDL)
• James Winchester (LS)

Some integral parts of the team there.

 

[IHEARTFF]

This is going to be an interesting offseason. About $11M in cap space. Free agents:

• Nick Bolton (LB)
• Hollywood Brown (WR)
• Mike Pennel (IDL)
• Jody Fortson (TE)
• Mecole Hardman (WR)
• D.J. Humphries (LT)
• Kareem Hunt (RB)
• DeAndre Hopkins (WR)
• Derrick Nnadi (IDL)
• Charles Omenihu (EDGE)
• Samaje Perine (RB)
• Justin Reid (S)
• JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR)
• Trey Smith (RG)
• Joshua Uche (EDGE)
• Carson Wentz (QB)
• Justin Watson (WR)
• Tershawn Wharton (IDL)
• James Winchester (LS)

Some integral parts of the team there.

No idea what Veach has in mind, but Nick Bolton and Trey Smith would be the toughest to lose. The rest of those guys are mostly replaceable depth and/or some of them could come back at low cost. Anyone else you would prioritize?

 

[ChiefD]

This is going to be an interesting offseason. About $11M in cap space. Free agents:

• Nick Bolton (LB)
• Hollywood Brown (WR)
• Mike Pennel (IDL)
• Jody Fortson (TE)
• Mecole Hardman (WR)
• D.J. Humphries (LT)
• Kareem Hunt (RB)
• DeAndre Hopkins (WR)
• Derrick Nnadi (IDL)
• Charles Omenihu (EDGE)
• Samaje Perine (RB)
• Justin Reid (S)
• JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR)
• Trey Smith (RG)
• Joshua Uche (EDGE)
• Carson Wentz (QB)
• Justin Watson (WR)
• Tershawn Wharton (IDL)
• James Winchester (LS)

Some integral parts of the team there.

No idea what Veach has in mind, but Nick Bolton and Trey Smith would be the toughest to lose. The rest of those guys are mostly replaceable depth and/or some of them could come back at low cost. Anyone else you would prioritize?

I would love to keep Justin Reid.

 

[Dynasty]

Trading Joe Thuney was a surprise, especially after using the franchise tag on Trey Smith ($23.4 million)

Is this a pure get-under-the-cap-before-the-new-season-starts move?


The Bears will pay Thuney $16M. The Chiefs will take a dead cap hit of slightly under $11M.

 

[IHEARTFF]

Thuney was a great player, but probably makes sense to move a 33-year-old vs Trey Smith. KC has guys (Kingsley S) in waiting to play LG and get some cap relief and a 26 4th which is basically about as good as comp they would get after this season anyway. Still most interesting will be to see how they fill the LT spot.

 

[King of the Jungle]

LB Bolton to a 3 year 45m. Good signing imo, but a team that is up against the cap.

 

[travdogg]

LB Bolton to a 3 year 45m. Good signing imo, but a team that is up against the cap.

I'm a little surprised by it, if only because they have Chenal waiting in the wings absolutely worthy of more snaps, and they've been letting non-elite defenders walk when their contracts were up or traded in Snead's case. Money is about what I would have expected on the open market, possibly even slightly lower since Baun was already re-signed.

 

[Stoneworker]

LB Bolton to a 3 year 45m. Good signing imo, but a team that is up against the cap.

I'm a little surprised by it, if only because they have Chenal waiting in the wings absolutely worthy of more snaps, and they've been letting non-elite defenders walk when their contracts were up or traded in Snead's case. Money is about what I would have expected on the open market, possibly even slightly lower since Baun was already re-signed.

There may have been a little bit of keep away involved from division rivals since both DEN and LVR had high interest. Bolton is in his prime and Broncos for sure have a huge need at ILB

 

[IHEARTFF]

LB Bolton to a 3 year 45m. Good signing imo, but a team that is up against the cap.

I'm a little surprised by it, if only because they have Chenal waiting in the wings absolutely worthy of more snaps, and they've been letting non-elite defenders walk when their contracts were up or traded in Snead's case. Money is about what I would have expected on the open market, possibly even slightly lower since Baun was already re-signed.

There may have been a little bit of keep away involved from division rivals since both DEN and LVR had high interest. Bolton is in his prime and Broncos for sure have a huge need at ILB

Mahomes and Chris Jones can re-structure and save a ton of space like 40mm or more.

 

[IHEARTFF]

This is going to be an interesting offseason. About $11M in cap space. Free agents:

• Nick Bolton (LB)
• Hollywood Brown (WR)
• Mike Pennel (IDL)
• Jody Fortson (TE)
• Mecole Hardman (WR)
• D.J. Humphries (LT)
• Kareem Hunt (RB)
• DeAndre Hopkins (WR)
• Derrick Nnadi (IDL)
• Charles Omenihu (EDGE)
• Samaje Perine (RB)
• Justin Reid (S)
• JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR)
• Trey Smith (RG)
• Joshua Uche (EDGE)
• Carson Wentz (QB)
• Justin Watson (WR)
• Tershawn Wharton (IDL)
• James Winchester (LS)

Some integral parts of the team there.

No idea what Veach has in mind, but Nick Bolton and Trey Smith would be the toughest to lose. The rest of those guys are mostly replaceable depth and/or some of them could come back at low cost. Anyone else you would prioritize?

I would love to keep Justin Reid.

So far so good on this. Agree Reid would be helpful.

 

[travdogg]

Love the flier on Elijah Mitchell. Means nothing if he doesn't pan out, but when/if healthy might be their best RB.

 

[IHEARTFF]

LT - Jaylon Moore 2 years/30 so we have a LT now. Don't know too much other than he was good when he started with Trent Williams hurt etc

 

[IHEARTFF]

LT - Jaylon Moore 2 years/30 so we have a LT now. Don't know too much other than he was good when he started with Trent Williams hurt etc

He graded 25/141 among all tackles last year with 0 penalties. Sounds like he is solid in both run and pass. I'll take it. Now they can focus on BPA drafting.

 

[IHEARTFF]

If he's healthy, I really like the Elijah Mitchell backfill for Perine

 

[crushedspirit]

Quite the snag getting Fulton

2 yrs at 20 mil, 15 guaranteed

 

[IHEARTFF]

Saints signed Justin Reid 3/31. That was probably too rich for us.

 

[IHEARTFF]

Hunt and JuJu both staying on. I like keeping them for depth and continuity. Also signed DL Jerry Tillery.

 

[IHEARTFF]

Josh Simmons seemingly BPA and if healthy might have gone very high. Sets up a nice battle between the 3 OT for the 2 starting spots once Simmons is healthy (not sure when he’ll be a go)

 

[IHEARTFF]

Lessons learned from the Eagles whooping our butts continue with 2.31 Omar Norman-Lott DT and 3.2 Ashton Gillette Edge

 

[IHEARTFF]

More D Nohl Williams CB from Cal

 

[IHEARTFF]

Jalen Royals WR Utah St
Love it. Kid was supposed to go much earlier. That’s how you get your wr4 for Pat.

 

[eighsse2]

Good ol' Kansas City Royals! You couldn't not draft this guy, right?

 

[IHEARTFF]

Traded our 2 late 7s to move up for Brashard Smith RB from SMU. Kid is electric. Really happy with this draft.

 

[ChiefD]

Yeah. A quietly good draft. Not sexy. But good.

 

[crushedspirit]

I talked up Smith a lot before the draft and think he's an absolute steal in the 7th. The best receiving RB in the draft, and it's not close. Former WR who's learning on the job with lots of room to grow. As is, he instantly gives you a quality kick returner and 3rd down back who can run big boy routes with ease.

 

[IHEARTFF]

Date | Opponent | Time | Network
Friday, Sept. 5 | at LA Chargers (Brazil) | 7:00 p.m. | YouTube
Sunday, Sept. 14 | Philadelphia Eagles | 3:25 p.m. | FOX
Sunday, Sept. 21 | at New York Giants | 7:20 p.m. | NBC
Sunday, Sept. 28 | Baltimore Ravens | 3:25 p.m. | CBS
Monday, Oct. 6 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | 7:15 p.m. | ESPN/ABC
Sunday, Oct. 12 | Detroit Lions | 7:20 p.m. | NBC
Sunday, Oct. 19 | Las Vegas Raiders | 12:00 p.m. | CBS
Monday, Oct. 27 | Washington Commanders | 7:15 p.m. | ESPN/ABC
Sunday, Nov. 2 | at Buffalo Bills | 3:25 p.m. | CBS
Sunday, Nov. 9 | BYE WEEK
Sunday, Nov. 16 | at Denver Broncos | 3:25 p.m. | CBS
Sunday, Nov. 23 | Indianapolis Colts | 12:00 p.m. | CBS
Thursday, Nov. 27 | at Dallas Cowboys | 3:30 p.m. | CBS
Sunday, Dec. 7 | Houston Texans | 7:20 p.m. | NBC
Sunday, Dec. 14 | Los Angeles Chargers | 12:00 p.m. | CBS
Sunday, Dec. 21 | at Tennessee Titans | 12:00 p.m. | CBS
Thursday, Dec. 25 | Denver Broncos | 7:15 p.m. | PRIME VIDEO
Sat./Sun. Jan. 3/4 | at Las Vegas Raiders | TBD | TBD
Home games in bold; all kickoffs are Central Time.

 

[IHEARTFF]

That first 9 weeks is something wow.
Chargers in Brazil
Eagles home opener
SNF at NYG
Ravens
MNF at Jax
SNF Lions
Raiders
MNF Washington
at Bills

 

[IHEARTFF]

I mean I can't get over the fact we're playing arguably the 5 other best teams in the league in the first 9 weeks and when we don't play them, we are facing a division rival playoff team in Brazil or playing road night games and then the most improved team this offseason with the Raiders is our 1 noon game before the bye.

 

[King of the Jungle]

I mean I can't get over the fact we're playing arguably the 5 other best teams in the league in the first 9 weeks and when we don't play them, we are facing a division rival playoff team in Brazil or playing road night games and then the most improved team this offseason with the Raiders is our 1 noon game before the bye.

Rough road for you guys. Will be a tough hill to climb if the oline play doesn’t improve.

 

[IHEARTFF]

I mean I can't get over the fact we're playing arguably the 5 other best teams in the league in the first 9 weeks and when we don't play them, we are facing a division rival playoff team in Brazil or playing road night games and then the most improved team this offseason with the Raiders is our 1 noon game before the bye.

Rough road for you guys. Will be a tough hill to climb if the oline play doesn’t improve.

Yeah we will be finding out early if the oline is ready to roll. I guess at least 4 of those 5 big dog games are in KC. I know the Lions have a similar gauntlet. Should be fun.

 

[King of the Jungle]

I mean I can't get over the fact we're playing arguably the 5 other best teams in the league in the first 9 weeks and when we don't play them, we are facing a division rival playoff team in Brazil or playing road night games and then the most improved team this offseason with the Raiders is our 1 noon game before the bye.

Rough road for you guys. Will be a tough hill to climb if the oline play doesn’t improve.

Yeah we will be finding out early if the oline is ready to roll. I guess at least 4 of those 5 big dog games are in KC. I know the Lions have a similar gauntlet. Should be fun.

Yes, both of teams will be battle tested if they make the playoffs. As a Mahomes holder, I am selfishly hoping they open things up a bit more in the passing. The oline on paper makes me a little nervous about that though.

 

[Stinkin Ref]

so I'm curious about the first game in Brazil....so I see that it is on Youtube TV....and I heard it will be free on Youtube TV.....I got the Sunday ticket through Youtube last year....but I do not have regular Youtube TV.....

why do I have this feeling that even if I get the ticket again.....I won't be able to watch this game unless I actually pay for regular Youtube TV.....?

I do see Youtube TV has a free 10 day trial.....but why do I also have a feeling that will magically disappear about 11 days before this game...?

 

[IHEARTFF]

we also have Thanksgiving game, XMas game and another SNF game

 

[LTsharks]

so I'm curious about the first game in Brazil....so I see that it is on Youtube TV....and I heard it will be free on Youtube TV.....I got the Sunday ticket through Youtube last year....but I do not have regular Youtube TV.....

why do I have this feeling that even if I get the ticket again.....I won't be able to watch this game unless I actually pay for regular Youtube TV.....?

I do see Youtube TV has a free 10 day trial.....but why do I also have a feeling that will magically disappear about 11 days before this game...?

I believe it will be on YouTube, not YouTubeTV.

NFL article

 

[ChiefD]

I actually think the schedule is pretty fair when you break it down. No back to back home games other than when the bye is between them.

That's a hell of a break IMO.