Bill Simmons raises concerns about Chiefs' defensive pressure amid 4-0 start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs enter their early Bye Week with a 4-0 record, led by coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who has regained form after an injury last season. Despite the strong start, analyst Bill Simmons highlights issues with the Chiefs’ defense, noting they have recorded no sacks in their last three games. The team has also allowed the fewest passing yards in the AFC, but improvements are needed in pressuring opposing quarterbacks. After the Bye Week, the Chiefs will face the Los Angeles Chargers, who recently struggled to protect quarterback Justin Herbert against Seattle.
- •Chiefs start the season 4-0 under coach Andy Reid.
- •Patrick Mahomes is performing well after last year's injury.
- •No sacks recorded by the Chiefs in the last three games.
- •The team faces Los Angeles Chargers after the Bye Week.
- •Chiefs have allowed fewest passing yards in the AFC.
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Bill Simmons has noticed something worrying about the unbeaten Chiefs
"Andy Reid has guided the Kansas City Chiefs to an unbeaten 4-0 start to the season as they enter their early Bye Week. Patrick Mahomes has looked like the Patrick Mahomes that everyone has come to expect over the years following his brutal injury last year.
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