In our “Let’s Argue” series, Mark Gunnels weighs the hot takes, wacky predictions and unpopular opinions of Kansas City Chiefs fans from all over the world.
If the Chiefs make the playoffs, they’re winning the Super Bowl
Talk about a hot take!
If the Chiefs somehow sneak into the playoffs, no opponent will be thrilled to see them show up on Wild Card Weekend.
A postseason berth would likely mean Kansas City enters January on a four-game winning streak — armed with a championship pedigree and hardened by weeks of playoff-type matchups.
Would they win the Super Bowl? I can’t go that far.
The Chiefs have won so much, they can’t lose without whining
There’s a fine line between whining and constructive criticism — and based on what’s surfaced on social media, Chiefs fans seem to show a healthy mix of both.
Head coach Andy Reid has taken criticism — much of it deserved. From third-down decision-making to offensive structure, things have felt out of sync. No matter how this season ends, reinvention should be on the table.
Where this goes too far is the suggestion that Reid should be fired. One down year after five Super Bowl appearances and three championships wouldn’t come close to justifying that move.
That said, fresh ideas wouldn’t hurt. Continually hiring from the same coaching tree risks capping the offense’s growth.
There’s also a tendency among some fans to talk down to others, suggesting that disappointment equals entitlement — or that newer fans never endured the darker years.
While that may be true in some cases, I also believe expectations change. This isn’t the Matt Cassel era anymore. When Super Bowls become the standard, fans naturally expect more.
It’s better for the Chiefs to miss the postseason
This mindset absolutely drives me insane.
When you have a quarterback like Patrick Mahomes, it’s always better to make the playoffs than not — especially in an AFC where the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots are the top two seeds.
I understand the logic behind missing the postseason for a higher draft pick or an organizational reset.
But if that needs to happen, it should happen whether the team makes the postseason or not. Even if Kansas City somehow won the Super Bowl, being under .500 this late in the season should never be acceptable.
The Chiefs will lose to Broncos and Chargers, finish 8–9
Given the remaining schedule, this prediction isn’t outrageous.
Still, I don’t buy it. With both games at home, I believe the Chiefs will win out. I can’t see either the Chargers or Broncos completing a sweep.
I just can’t.
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