The Kansas City Chiefs, cruising through a stellar 9-1 season, hit an unexpected snag with their Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The Bills handed them a humbling 30-21 defeat, exposing cracks in Kansas City’s offense. While Patrick Mahomes owned up to missed opportunities, Travis Kelce’s uncharacteristically quiet game—just two catches for eight yards—truly highlighted the Chiefs’ offensive woes.

Despite his underwhelming stats this season—507 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games—Mark Schlereth insists Travis Kelce hasn’t lost a step. “When you dig into the tape, you watch how many times he faces double teams,” Schlereth said, shutting down claims of Kelce’s decline.

The real issue? A lack of threats in the Chiefs’ passing game. “There’s nobody else in the passing game that threatens you,” Schlereth explained. Defenses are locking down Kelce in critical moments, leaving one-on-one matchups outside—matchups Kansas City’s receivers just aren’t winning. The Super Bowl champ believes it’s not Kelce, but the supporting cast, that’s struggling.

Kelce himself didn’t shy away from the reality of their struggles, candidly admitting, “All we gotta do is just be at our best, and that’s what we were not for four quarters.” The star tight end also acknowledged the Bills had him figured out, saying they “had a little bit more idea what we were doing.” Head coach Andy Reid echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the need for consistency and a stronger offensive rhythm moving forward. Meanwhile, Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard revealed their strategy: “Just having awareness of him… he’s one of the best tight ends the league’s ever seen.” Clearly, it worked.

Despite the setback, Kelce remains optimistic, reminding fans, “We have enough talent to… make a run at this thing.” With the Panthers up next, it’s time for the Chiefs to regroup and prove their championship mettle.

Patrick Mahomes’ honest regret over misstep with Travis Kelce in Chiefs’ loss to Bills

The Kansas City Chiefs are still licking their wounds after a tough Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills, which not only shattered their undefeated hopes but also revealed cracks in their offense. Patrick Mahomes didn’t shy away from taking accountability, especially for a crucial decision involving star tight end Travis Kelce.

Reflecting on the game, Mahomes admitted, “There’s just a couple plays here and there that kind of change the momentum.” One of those moments? Passing to Kelce instead of waiting on his progression. “If I just wait, I probably hit Noah,” he confessed, highlighting the difference that split-second patience could’ve made. With 23 completions on 33 attempts for 196 yards, 2 interceptions, and 3 touchdowns, Mahomes knows his performance was far from perfect.

Mahomes also addressed the Chiefs’ tendency to dig themselves into a hole early on, saying, “Having a sense of urgency from the beginning of the games… we can be better.” He emphasized the need for consistency throughout all four quarters, not just in crunch time: “In the fourth quarter, when we need a score, we go right down the field. If we can play the entire game like that, it won’t put us in these situations.”

As the Chiefs prepare for the Panthers, Mahomes’ self-criticism is a step toward growth. It’s clear he’s determined to lead the team with sharper decision-making and better execution moving forward.