The Kansas City Chiefs are 4-0 to start the 2026 season and, after a dismal 2025 where they looked tired and missed the postseason for the first time since 2014, they are fully back. It’s early, with only four weeks behind them and the Chiefs on their bye, but what we’ve seen so far shows a team that’s evolved, bringing back that old, familiar dominance while also flashing some new tricks.
Mahomes’ Unbelievable Return From Injury
Everyone held their breath for opening night. After tearing his ACL and LCL last December, Patrick Mahomes endured grueling months of rehab, fully participating in training camp but not seeing any live reps in the preseason. It was all leading up to that first drive against the Denver Broncos on “Monday Night Football.” And what did Mahomes do? He didn’t just drop back to pass in the red zone, he actually ran with the football. Not only did he score a rushing touchdown for the Chiefs’ first score of the season (the first was called back by penalty, but he did it again!), he looked like he hadn’t missed a single beat. Mahomes isn’t typically known as a running QB, but man, he has this uncanny ability to gain yards, always a tick faster than the defender. The face of the NFL, the best player in the world, Kansas City’s unquestioned leader? Yeah, he’s back.
Kenneth Walker III Is a Problem for Defenses
And get this: Mahomes has a rushing attack for the first time in his career, thanks to Kenneth Walker III. This signing was the best free agent move of the offseason, hands down. Walker, the Super Bowl LX MVP, has been simply sensational for the Chiefs right out of the gate. He’s an absolute weapon at running back, and that threat has only made the two-time league MVP even more dangerous. Mahomes has found his deep ball again, with defenses having to account for Walker in the backfield. Plus, the defense, which frankly had been lacking speed and athleticism in recent seasons, has shown flashes of it.
The Chiefs are sitting at 4-0 as they head into their bye week. They’ve dominated their division rivals, pulled off an overtime win, and even when playing down to opponents, they’re still winning by two-plus scores. The old Chiefs are here, but with some serious upgrades.
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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