In 2025, the Kansas City Chiefs will once again be at the center of the NFL, with a schedule that includes eight standalone games and a record seven primetime slots. They'll kick off the season with a Friday night showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil. This follows a year in which the Chiefs played on six different days of the week, which is clearly a sign of the league's strategy to leverage their immense popularity. The Chiefs will also play in high-profile holiday games, including on Thanksgiving Day in Dallas against the Cowboys and on Christmas Day at home against the Denver Broncos.
This dominance is no accident. The Chiefs have secured nine consecutive AFC West titles, made seven straight AFC Championship appearances, and reached five Super Bowls in six years, winning three. Their Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles hasn't dimmed their star power. A forthcoming six-part docuseries, The Kingdom, will chronicle their journey from their Texas origins to their current supremacy.
Patrick Mahomes' Coach's Fiery Response to Body Shaming
Despite his on-field exploits, Patrick Mahomes, often dubbed the "dad bod" quarterback, has once again faced criticism for his physique. The scrutiny intensified after a family photo from the 15th annual Mahomies Vegas Golf Classic Gala, a charity event, sparked online chatter about his lack of a six-pack. Mahomes didn't need to respond, though; his longtime coach, Bobby Stroupe, did it for him. In a defiant Instagram post, Stroupe shared a photo of Mahomes working out during the offseason and captioned it, "The fall will tell what the summer was doing." The image, a stark contrast to the viral critiques, showed Mahomes focused and resilient.
