Reigning AFC Champions Fall to First 0-2 Start Since 2014
Starting 0–2 for the first time since 2014, the Kansas City Chiefs have had an unexpected start to the 2025 season. The poor start has caused some leaguers to take notice, especially for a team that has been dominating the NFL in previous years. It is unclear to both fans and observers if this is a small setback or an indication of more serious problems within the club. Despite their reputation as one of the most dependable and dynamic football teams under head coach Andy Reid, the Chiefs' failure to win in the first two weeks has changed the discourse. It feels strange for a club used to early success to go winless after two games, especially after several playoff campaigns and Super Bowl appearances. The players and staff are under additional pressure because of this difficult start to make things better immediately before the season gets further out of their control.
Ineffective offensive play and premature defensive errors combined to cause the difficulties in the first two games. With costly mistakes, missed red zone opportunities, and an offensive line still figuring things out, the Chiefs haven't looked like their typical dynamic selves offensively. Both the coaching staff and the supporters are frustrated by the poor timing and execution that typically characterize their potent attack. Conversely, the defense has undermined otherwise solid performance streaks by permitting big plays in crucial situations. These problems have been exacerbated by penalties and mental errors, which frequently shift the balance in favor of opponents. The strength of the AFC West, where every divisional game is a struggle, is what makes this start even more worrisome. Kansas City, which has hardly ever had to worry about it during the Patrick Mahomes era, will have to work significantly harder to guarantee a postseason berth if it falls behind in the standings early.
It is crucial to keep in mind that the NFL season is lengthy and unpredictable, even though starting the season 0–2 is by no means ideal. The Chiefs possess the skill, experience, and leadership needed to get through this difficult time. There is little doubt that they can return to contention if they can fix their errors, get back into their attacking flow, and improve their defense. Early setbacks do not define a season, as history has demonstrated, and they can even be a source of inspiration for a squad with a winning track record. Kansas City's demonstrated resiliency indicates that better weeks are still to come, even though the start reflects the frustrations of 2014.
