Patrick Mahomes has led Kansas City with miracle comebacks and consecutive championships through a combination of arm talent, a win-or-lose attitude, and the occasional flair for improvisationally re-writing history. Even the greatest magic tricksters, however, can run out of tricks. Going into 2025, Mahomes’ finest quarterback play, described as nearly 4,000 yards passing in the previous season with a more streamlined offense, is not arriving as a safety net, but as an expectation. The glare of fame on his shoulders has never been brighter, and the margin for error? Vanishingly small.
Then Colin Cowherd’s bleak forecast on The Herd show: “I think Kansas City, the dynasty part is over. They might win a Super Bowl, but I think their division’s too good to be a dynasty.. Last year, five of their wins in-division— all of them one-possession games. Denver’s gonna be a lot better.” Basically, what Cowherd is stating is that the Chiefs’ formerly comfortable ascendancy in the AFC West is now hostage to over-competitive adversaries, leaving Mahomes with no room for error.
Cowherd’s reference to struggling, uneven division rivals amplifies the danger. Kansas City cannot have blowouts anymore, and those close wins are not an indication of strength; they’re an indication of warning. Combine that with Mahomes’ supporting cast has which has become thinner, age-wise and explosiveness-wise, making the quarterback’s advantage narrow further.
Also behind closed doors, there are whispers, such as can Mahomes ride above depth problems at wide receiver and tight end, and will Andy Reid and the front office ride this season to victory through adjustments? The answer could be what makes this year a championship encore or the last act of a dynasty.
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