That Football Show 5/15: Why the Chiefs are Poised for a Fast Start to the 2026 Season

Matt Verderame and Tucker Franklin sit down to break down the newly released 2026 Chiefs schedule. After a wild off-season, the path back to the top of the AFC West is finally clear. The guys explain why there is “no earthly excuse” for this team to not have a dominant record heading into the late-season showdown against Buffalo. From a Monday Night Football opener against the Broncos to a massive Thanksgiving night game at Highmark Stadium, they're going game-by-game to find the wins, the losses, and the potential trap games. Plus, they dive into the state of the AFC West—why the Raiders look like a "disaster" and why they still aren't buying the Bo Nix hype in Denver. In this episode: The 8-2 Challenge: Why the first 10 games are the key to the season. Prime Time Heavy: Breaking down the MNF opener and the Thanksgiving night clash in Buffalo. AFC West Outlook: Why the Chargers' mid-season stretch is a nightmare for Justin Herbert. Bo Nix Critique: Addressing the Broncos fans and why the stats don't tell the whole story. Bozo of the Week: A special shoutout to the "bozos" of social media. — Shop Chiefs tickets and more with NO Fees! 🎟️ Plus, save BIG with code KCSN at Tickets for Less, the official ticket provider of KC Sports Network. https://www.ticketsforless.com/kcsn-special?promo=KCSN — 📧 KCSN Chiefs Newsletter: Join 20,000+ Chiefs fans and subscribe FREE for the latest news and analysis directly to your inbox every weekday ➡️ https://www.kcsn.com/subscribe — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kcsn/id6443568374 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kcsn&hl=en — Stay up to date with newsletters straight to your inbox. Subscribe now for free: www.kcsn.com FOLLOW US ON: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KCSportsNetworkChiefs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kcsports.network/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/KCSportsNetwork KCSN Chiefs Newsletter - www.kcsn.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.