Patrick Mahomes wasn't always the starting quarterback during his time with the Kansas City Chiefs.

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There are a number of interesting takeaways from Kansas City's unofficial depth chart ahead of the season opener against the Broncos.

However, when we really break it down, there's no debate that Mahomes is that guy. Mahomes has done nothing but win throughout his career, including beating Allen a ton. And he's just focused on winning the games and doing what he's needed to do. He came in at No. 4 on the list.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is under the microscope. Everyone is wondering how he will perform during the 2026 season after tearing the ACL and LCL in his left knee in Week 15 of 2025.

Chiefs fans were surprised to see Cyrus Allen listed in a reserve role on the depth chart, but the rookie's workload could look very different soon.

The Kansas City Chiefs kick off the season on Monday night, so let's predict players and coaches to win 2026 NFL end-of-season awards.

There was little fanfare when the Chiefs ( Shop Chiefs Fan Gear) offered former Indiana offensive tackle Kahlil Benson the opportunity to attend rookie minicamp after he was not selected in the NFL Draft.

Nick Wright believes the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will face off in the Super Bowl for the third time. The Chiefs got the better of the Eagles in 2023 following a controversial defensive holding penalty late in the game. However, the Eagles would keep the Chiefs from three-peating in 2025, winning their first Super Bowl since 2018.

The 2026 NFL regular season begins this week and ends with a "Monday Night Football" matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos. Before the action starts on Wednesday night, let's see where the Chiefs stand in the minds of national football writers.