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The Kansas City Chiefs are shaping up to become one formidable team this NFL season. These reigning champs are on a relentless quest to ensure that the coveted Lombardi Trophy finds a cozy spot on their mantelpiece. Sporting a 2-1 record, the Chiefs are locked and loaded for their next helmet-clashing showdown with the New York Jets. It’s been a whopping 3-year wait, but the Chiefs and the Jets are finally set to lock horns once again.

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Now, that’s what we call ‘gridiron anticipation.’ Speaking of which, here are 5 reasons why the Jets and Chiefs have been keeping us in suspense since their heart-pounding 2020 clash.

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The NFL Rotation System

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According to the NFL rotation System, every team plays each other once in four years. Of course, this is to make sure that there are no repetitions in the teams fighting each other and that all 32 teams get a chance to clash with each other. 

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 Patrick Mahomes vs. Aaron Rodgers 

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Patrick Mahomes is absolutely the talk of the town right now. Meanwhile, the Jets’ QB, Aaron Rodgers, once basked in the glory days after guiding his former squad, the Green Bay Packers, to Super Bowl triumph. But currently, Mahomes is shining brighter than ever, especially with Rodgers sidelined for the season due to an ACL tear. The eagerly anticipated showdown between the ‘rising star’ and the ‘gridiron legend’ is still hanging in the balance.

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 Equal Match-ups

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The Chiefs made it to the Super Bowl once in 1970 before Mahomes took center stage. It’s safe to say that since Mahomes set foot in Chiefs’ ter1ritory, they’ve been notching up those scoreboard points at lightning speed. Now, let’s flip the playbook and look at the Jets. They pulled off a bold move by trading for Rodgers from the Packers, hoping to resurrect their past glory. However, with Rodgers sidelined, that quest for redemption seems a tad out of reach.

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Rating Game

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 In the NFL, the clashes aren’t confined to the gridiron; it’s much more than that. It’s all about the numbers in terms of viewership. Take the Jets, for instance, who’ve had a fall from grace since their glorious 1969 Super Bowl victory over the then-Baltimore Colts. On the other hand, we have the Chiefs, where Mahomes has spearheaded their meteoric rise, propelling them to the coveted No.1 spot in the league.

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 Lower Level of Demand From Fans

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The NFL is all about catering to its die-hard fanbase, ensuring their unwavering loyalty to the league. When it comes to the Jets and Chiefs, it seems the fervor for a showdown between these two teams is on the lower end of the playbook.

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Clash of Titans: Jets seek redemption, Chiefs eye another victory

Well, history tells an interesting tale when these Chiefs and Jets collided –the Chiefs notched up three consecutive wins over the Jets on two distinct occasions. These squads even squared off twice in the playoffs, currently sitting deadlocked at 1-1 in the playoff game win column.

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As the teams gear up for their clash, the burning question remains: Will this epic showdown be a game of redemption for the Jets or will the Chiefs extend their winning streak? Share your gridiron insights in the comment box below!

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Jhelum Mehta

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Jhelum Mehta is an NFL content analyst at EssentiallySports. Having started her journey as a writer, she harbors immense knowledge when it comes to the game of touchdowns and tackles. Her current position at ES allows Jhelum to formulate a gripping analysis of live matches that 'pocket' her perspective pieces and help assemble engaging articles. On account of this, Jhelum has been able to statistically armor her articles and also procure a couple of ‘Editor's picks’ under her belt. Despite the diversity of the articles she has covered, Jhelum predominantly reports on the Patrick Mahomes-led Kansas City Chiefs, which also remain an integral theme of her off-court pieces. Away from the enthusiasm and passion of the gridiron, Jhelum devotes her time to crafting stories and "quarterbacking" new dance moves.

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