Big Prediction Just Dropped on Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes
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The Kansas City Chiefs lost handily to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl, and now there are plenty of stories regarding their ability to return to the big game in 2025. To be fair, the Chiefs may have seen some changes, but they still remain the team to beat in the AFC.
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Patrick Mahomes and company might be receiving more criticism considering the Super Bowl loss, the fact that they won 10 games by one score or fewer, and the offensive line taking a big hit by losing Joe Thuney.
Either way, the Chiefs remain a clutch team, and they should remain an upper-echelon Super Bowl favorite. That said, the "First Take" crew decided to predict the Chiefs' win record, which comes with some surprises.
According to the "First Take" team, the Chiefs are set for a 12-5 record. What is interesting about this prediction is that the team will start off slow, going 3-2 in their first five games.
These first two losses include dropping a game to the Eagles again and the Baltimore Ravens. Additional losses to the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills indicate the Chiefs might have trouble with all the perceived playoff contenders in 2025.
Rashee Rice #4 and Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs walk off the field after a win over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Rashee Rice #4 and Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs walk off the field after a win over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.More news: Colts' Anthony Richardson Breaks Silence on Losing Starting QB Job
The good news for this prediction is that the Chiefs may have a slow start at the beginning of the season, but they are slated to go on a massive run heading into the postseason.
The "First Take" crew believes a seven-game win streak could end the regular season, with the Chiefs defeating the Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys (on Thanksgiving), Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, Tennessee Titans, the Denver Broncos, and Las Vegas Raiders.
Currently, the Chiefs' over/under win tally presented by "First Take" is 11.5 wins. The crew explained how that figure is likely to come true.
The confusing aspect of this prediction is that the Chiefs drop down from a 15-win record to a 12-win record.
It will be interesting to see if this is how things shake out for the Chiefs, but betting on their win total now might be a bit premature.
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