The Kansas City Chiefs are riding high at 10-1, leading the NFL standings. But it hasn’t been a smooth ride. Their recent games have been nail-biters, with late-game heroics masking cracks in their armor. Jason Kelce, the elder brother of Chiefs’ star tight end Travis Kelce, has weighed in on their season, bringing an insider’s perspective to the table.

Known for his candor, the Eagles center didn’t hold back, addressing a glaring concern Andy Reid and his squad must face. Jason, reflecting on the Chiefs’ recent struggles, highlighted a rare vulnerability. “The biggest thing that’s been concerning recently over the last two weeks is that their defense has faltered for probably the first time in two years,” Kelce noted.

The Chiefs’ defense, once their unsung hero, allowed nearly 30 points against a struggling Panthers squad. Bryce Young, fresh off being benched, managed to exploit gaps in Kansas City’s secondary, raising alarms for the defending champs.

Kelce wasn’t just venting; he offered critical analysis. Injuries in the secondary, combined with missed trade deadline opportunities, have left the defense exposed. “There was all this noise that Spags [Steve Spagnuolo] wanted to add somebody in the secondary,” Kelce pointed out. Those gaps have turned what was once a championship-level defense into a liability opponents can exploit.

While the ex-center acknowledged the Chiefs’ knack for pulling through, his comments sounded a warning for Andy Reid. “It’s a little bit concerning,” he admitted, suggesting that the Chiefs can’t rely solely on their offense to bail them out. A resilient group, yes, but cracks in the defense could cost them when it matters most.

For the Chiefs, Jason’s insights should serve as both a wake-up call and motivation. Fixing their defensive woes and also their Magic Mahomes making things happen in the offense.

Jason Kelce’s trust in Patrick Mahomes: Pulling off a ‘Taylor Swift’ moment

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Rich Eisen cheekily likened the Chiefs to a “Taylor’s Version” of a song, the same team but with a fresh twist each season. Jason agreed, acknowledging how the Chiefs repeatedly find ways to flip the switch when it matters most, much like Mahomes pulling off a Taylor Swift-esque performance to keep fans on edge and opponents on their toes.

But Jason isn’t just tossing around metaphors. When it comes to Taylor Swift herself, who’s been romantically linked with his brother Travis, Jason couldn’t resist sharing a personal tidbit. Despite being offered unlimited tickets to Swift’s Eras Tour, Jason has politely declined. “Time and again, I’ve said no,” he joked, showcasing his focus on football rather than front-row seats.

For Jason Kelce, the Chiefs might be “annoying” for opponents, but with Mahomes at the helm, they’re always a masterpiece waiting to unfold.