Patrick Mahomes and his squad are heading towards a crucial showdown on Sunday. After coming off an upset from the Denver Broncos, the Kansas City Chiefs are eager to win their upcoming game against the Miami Dolphins. But this matchup will be difficult for Mahomes and his team due to several reasons.

Entering the season with an inauspicious start losing to the Detroit Lions, the Chiefs quickly turned their setback into a comeback by sealing continuous victories, and top the AFC West with 6-1. However, the last matchup loss with the Broncos, made the record 6-2, creating multiple histories in the league. And this time, they need to win against the Fins to avoid creating another poor record for the franchise.

An attempt to save a record from being broken!

Although many historic records came to an end at Mile High on Sunday, October 29, including the Chiefs’ 16-0 winning streak over the Broncos since 2015, it’s important to note that the upcoming matchup between the Chiefs and Dolphins, is crucial for the former if they want to avoid repeating their historical past from two years ago.

The Chiefs started their 2021 season 1-0 and then went on to suffer back-to-back losses against the Baltimore Ravens (35-36) at M&T Bank Stadium and the Los Angeles Chargers (24-30) at Arrowhead. Now returning to the present, the Red Sea unexpectedly lost to the Orange team at Colorado. To avoid a repeat of the 2021 scenario, Mahomes and his squad will need to secure a win against the Fins. So, will the Chiefs be able to upset them on Sunday before their Bye Week?

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Well, before the outcome, it’s important to note that the Chiefs’ trouble is not only limited to their historic record but is also associated with multiple other reasons that could take a toll on Mahomes and the company if not properly addressed.

The longest miles to cover by the Chiefs for a win!

The Chiefs will be facing the Dolphins in Week 9 in Frankfurt, Germany. Hence, to reach there, the team will have to board a long 12-hour flight, and also would have to handle different time zones accordingly. The Chiefs coach Andy Reid appeared in a virtual press conference yesterday and shared all the struggles that the Chiefs are going to face during this matchup.

The team will be checking on their hydration, and practice schedules, as this international flight will be the longest trip of about 4,725 miles, for a regular season in franchise history. The Chiefs last played internationally in 2015 against the Los Angeles Chargers in Mexico City.

Now, as they face the longest flight ever for a regular matchup, the health concerns of the players will be the top priority for the coach and staff. This is especially crucial as Patrick Mahomes, himself is suffering from flu-like symptoms. Mahomes struggled during the game, committing three turnovers. He even lost his first fumble during the season. We hope things are bright moving ahead.

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