Chiefs Ceiling Hinges on One-Score Games | Kansas City Chiefs News

Mahomes is back, and the Chiefs are buzzing with hope for 2026—can they claw their way back to the top? ESPN’s Bill Barnwell says their ceiling hinges on one-score games, where Mahomes boasts a 65% win rate. After a brutal 1-9 record in close contests last year (compared to 10-0 in 2024), expectations are tempered—but if they hit around 50% in tight games, a playoff run is likely. With Mahomes leading, and a realistic shot at 65%, the AFC West title might just be within reach. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/334d17a22780bd2f