OUTLOOK: Can the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes BOUNCE BACK in 2026?

Kansas City Chiefs face a pivotal 2026 campaign after an unexpected 2025 slump—can Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes steer this revamped roster back to the top? With massive transition on defense and lingering questions about the supporting cast, the Chiefs’ championship window faces its stiffest test yet. Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs break down the Chiefs’ overhauled secondary, the risky offensive line shuffle featuring Josh Simmons and Jaylon Moore, and heightened expectations on rising talents like Kingsley Suamataia and Rashee Rice. Key topics include Kenneth Walker’s fit in the backfield, Travis Kelce’s leadership, and how trades, free-agent moves, and Justin Fields’ arrival could reshape Andy Reid’s offense. The duo debate AFC playoff outlooks, bold win-total predictions, and whether Kansas City’s new core can thrive during a daunting late-season schedule. Will Mahomes’ recovery and these roster gambles keep the Chiefs atop the AFC West? Photo Credit: Amy Kontras-Imagn Images Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.  Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.