Patrick Mahomes acknowledges competitive AFC West after Chiefs' losses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 4:22 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Patrick Mahomes addressed the Kansas City Chiefs' struggles in the AFC West following consecutive losses to the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos. The Chiefs, now at 5-2, lost their division lead to the Broncos after a failed touchdown opportunity due to a late penalty. Mahomes highlighted the need for focus and improvement in upcoming games, particularly concerning penalties and communication issues. The Chiefs are set to face the New York Jets in Week 9, as they look to regain momentum in a tightly contested division.
- •Kansas City Chiefs drop to 5-2 after two consecutive losses.
- •Back-to-back defeats against Seahawks and Broncos affected playoff positioning.
- •Mahomes emphasized the need to improve penalties and communication.
- •Next game for the Chiefs is against the New York Jets in Week 9.
- •Denver now leads the AFC West after defeating Kansas City.
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — Patrick Mahomes admits Chiefs face an AFC West ‘dogfight’ after back-to-back losses
"Patrick Mahomes has admitted the Kansas City Chiefs are facing a fight to reclaim control of the AFC West after suffering consecutive defeats against the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos. The Chiefs fell to 5-2 after their latest loss, surrendering top spot in the division to Denver following a dramatic finish that saw a potential game-winning touchdown ruled out by a late false start penalty.
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