The Kansas City Chiefs were flying high after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 31-0 in Week 7 until reality hit less than 24 hours later. A dominant divisional win gave way to one of the worst pieces of news any team could receive midseason: a season-ending injury to a rising rookie.

According to insider Ian Rapoport, defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott, the Chiefs’ second-round pick, suffered a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season. The 23-year-old lineman had been steadily carving out a rotational role before disaster struck in the third quarter. He went down awkwardly after getting tangled in a block, clutching his knee before being helped off the field. Later tests confirmed the worst.

Head coach Andy Reid had hinted postgame that the team feared a knee issue, saying only, “Norman-Lott, Omarr, he hurt his knee. We’ll get an MRI and see how it is tomorrow.” By Monday afternoon, the results were in, and the Chiefs’ defensive depth took a massive hit. Norman-Lott had logged five tackles and a sack through five games, providing valuable snaps alongside Chris Jones. His absence now leaves Kansas City dangerously thin in the interior.

The Chiefs are likely to rely on Derrick Nnadi and Jerry Tillery, though neither has been particularly consistent. They might also elevate practice-squad players Marlon Tuipulotu and Zacch Pickens as temporary fixes.

Meanwhile, another question mark looms. When asked about Josh Simmons, Reid gave a brief reply: “I don’t have any updates on Josh Simmons, he’s just handling everything, and we’ll just move on from that.” It is a strong message that the team is ready to move forward.

The Chiefs might have cruised past their rivals, but Week 7 ended with a gut punch—a costly reminder that even in victory, the NFL can take more than it gives.

Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid rewrite Chiefs history in 31-0 victory

Arrowhead Stadium was buzzing with excitement on Sunday as Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid reached yet another incredible milestone in their legendary partnership. The win marked Mahomes’ 93rd regular-season victory. The highest in the franchise’s history.

CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz highlighted this historic moment, pointing out that Mahomes and Reid have now surpassed the legendary duo of Len Dawson and Hank Stram, who achieved 92 wins together from 1962 to 1974. This modern pairing now stands proudly at the top of the Chiefs’ record books.

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But it wasn’t just the win that stole the spotlight. The game itself was a statistical marvel. The Chiefs racked up 30 first downs, the same number of plays the Raiders managed throughout the entire game. According to Nate Tice from Yahoo Sports, no team has been limited to so few offensive snaps since 2002.

Mahomes orchestrated touchdown drives of 92, 84, and 94 yards, an unprecedented feat in Chiefs history, according to CBS Sports. He also became the only quarterback since 2000 to throw for 200 yards and three touchdowns in his first three drives.

This game was also a milestone for Reid. After 427 regular-season games, the seasoned coach finally achieved his first career shutout in the regular season.

Since they teamed up in 2017, Mahomes and Reid have transformed Kansas City football, turning what was once consistency into sheer dominance. As the Chiefs continue to shatter records and silence their opponents, one thing is crystal clear: the golden age of Chiefs football is here.