The Kansas City Chiefs are in a dangerous position. A season that started smoothly, which made the Chiefs look like the defending champions has now put them on their heels in the latter half. By Week 7 they were 6-1 and are 8-5 now. Will things get even worse when they face the tactical genius Bill Belichick next?

Superstar QB Patrick Mahomes has looked frustrated and dissatisfied with the quality of play. The same has been the case with many of his teammates. Will the underperforming Patriots poach this opportunity? Or Will the Chiefs stage a thumping comeback?

Bill Belichick does not have history on his side

The Patriots and the Chiefs haven’t faced each other in quite some time now. Their last meeting was in 2020 and the Chiefs came out on top winning 26-10 at Arrowhead. Not only that, the Chiefs have led the Patriots in the series since 1960, dating back to the AFC days by 20-16-3. But after the recent win, can the Patriots and Belichick mount a comeback?

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The last time the Patriots defeated the Chiefs was back in 2019 when Tom Brady was still at the helm of the squad. Ever since then, the Patriots haven’t been the same. Especially this season, which has been one of the worst in Belichick’s career. They are 3-10 with no hopes of making it to the playoffs.

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But they have more than enough in them, to make the Chiefs’ Road to the playoffs even tougher. After handsomely defeating the Steelers 21-18 in their backyard, they will welcome the Chiefs to Gillette Stadium this Sunday. Patrick Mahomes and Co. need to pull up their socks if they want a smooth sail in the playoffs.

The Chiefs have the comeback mojo

Slipping to 3rd in the AFC playoff picture after the disappointing loss to the Bills, the Chiefs have to showcase their grit. Their never-ending passion to win will come in handy not only in being victorious but also in securing the home-field advantage for the playoffs.

The Chiefs have shown that they can overcome adversity and bounce back from tough losses. They did it in 2020 when they won the Super Bowl after going down by 10 points in the fourth against the 49ers. They did it again in 2021 when they rallied from a 24-0 deficit against the Texans in the divisional round of the playoffs.

The Chiefs will need to make a comeback one more time in 2023 if they want to have a chance to defend their title. Do you think the Chiefs will secure a home-field advantage? Let us know in the comments.

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