Chiefs game-by-game, record predictions in 2023 worst-case scenario
Kansas City Chiefs schedule 2023: Worst-case game-by-game predictions, Weeks 3-5
57. FOX. 40. 124. Week 3. 22. Sept. 24. 4:25 PM ET
The Chiefs scored 40 points three times last season. They’ll hit that mark for the first time in 2023 going against a Chicago Bears team that still has a long way to go before they’ll be able to challenge a team like Kansas City at Arrowhead.
Justin Fields is an intriguing figure whose 2023 performance could make-or-break his future in Chicago. This could get a little bit interesting for the defense but never worrisome.
32. 124. NBC. Oct. 1. Week 4. 34. 30. 8:20 PM ET
Those little cracks and questions surrounding Kansas City’s defense in games against the Jaguars and Bears reach a boiling point in the second loss of this worst-case scenario season.
Aaron Rodgers is reunited with Nathaniel Hackett and the Jets are loaded up with receiving talent. Is it so wild to consider a shootout between Mahomes and Rodgers?
124. 21. CBS. Oct. 8. 60. Week 5. 4:25 PM ET. 17
Mahomes has never faced the Vikings, missing their last meeting in 2019 as Matt Moore of all people led the Chiefs to a 26-23 victory.
This could be a trap game for KC, even if these picks weren’t skewed by the worst-case scenario of it all. It’s the second-leg of back-to-back road games. It’s in a hostile environment. And the last time Mahomes faced a Brian Flores defense he threw three interceptions in a six-point win over the Dolphins.
It’s never fun putting confidence in Kirk Cousins and the Vikings defense, but remember, this is a glass-half-empty approach. It could happen.
The Chiefs are 3-2 (0-0) going into Week 6…