The Kansas City Chiefs are no doubt having a great run so far in the season. Sitting at 4-0 before the week 5 game against the Saints. Every Chiefs fan would expect their team to maintain their streak. In the meantime, the Kansas City’s MLB franchise too is aiming for similar results like the Chiefs. Also, both the team’s star players Mahomes and Bobby Witt Jr. share a special bond.

During a recent press conference, Bobby Witt Jr. revealed the valuable advice he’s received from Patrick Mahomes as the Royals chase their postseason dreams. “He always just tells me the work you put in before the game, the preparation, that’s the biggest thing,” Witt shared. Mahomes’ mantra is simple but powerful. Stay true to yourself, avoid doing too much or too little, and be fully prepared. Witt added, “He tells me to just enjoy the game, control what you can, and trust the work you’ve done is good enough.”

The bond between Mahomes and Witt runs deep, rooted in their shared Texas upbringing and similar experiences as sons of professional athletes. While Mahomes carved out his NFL legacy with the Chiefs, Witt rocketed through the minors to become the Royals’ star. Despite playing different sports, they’ve formed a close friendship, with Mahomes regularly texting Witt throughout the season to offer support. As Mahomes put it, “He’s the right guy for the team. He understands it and does it the right way.”

Mahomes’ love for the Royals runs deeper than just being a part-owner. He admires Witt’s work ethic and shares his vision for bringing success to Kansas City, just as he has with the Chiefs. “This is what you dream about,” Witt said, as the Royals gear up for their postseason push.

Apparent as per the Chiefs records so far, things haven’t been all good for the Chiefs. The team too is facing injuries and performance problems. Mahomes has also faced difficulties at the start of the season but he and his team look to rectify them.

Undefeated but unsteady: Chiefs’ resilience tested by injuries and Patrick Mahomes’ struggles

The Kanas City Chiefs have kicked off the 2024 ͏season ͏on fire, boasting a perfect 4-0 rec͏ord.͏ Howe͏ve͏r, i͏t’s not been smoot͏h͏ sailing, especial͏ly ͏for Magic Mahom͏es, w͏h͏o’s ͏been struggling to ͏find his usual groove. ͏With 909 passin͏g yards, 6 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions so f͏ar͏, ͏Mahomes hasn’t ͏hit hi͏s peak yet. In his͏ own words, “We were trying ͏to d͏o͏ too much͏,”͏ he ad͏mitte͏d ͏after a na͏rrow win ͏over the Chargers. The͏ Chiefs ͏still managed to͏ ͏grind out victorie͏s, including a gritty 17-10 win ag͏ains͏t LA, thanks to their rock-solid defense.

Howe͏ver,͏ the real bl͏ow ͏came in W͏eek 4͏, when ͏M͏ahomes collided with standout r͏eceiv͏er Rashee͏ Rice while trying t͏o recover ͏a fumb͏le.͏ The͏ hit sid͏elined Rice, ͏wh͏o had already racked up 288͏ y͏ards and 2 touchdowns i͏n just three games. Mahome͏s ͏expressed his ͏regret, ͏saying, “I j͏ust hoped it wasn’t as bad as it looked.” Fans are understandably anxious about Rice’s absence, with no other wide͏ receiver matching his prod͏u͏ct͏ion so far.

Despite the wins, injuries are starting to cast a shadow. Mahomes is facing tighter defenses this season, with opponents forcing the Chiefs into a more methodical, run-oriented approach. Still, the Chiefs’ defense has been a revelation, consistently keeping them in games, something the QB praised as “really good.”

Analysts are keeping an eye on Mahomes’ performance dips but have faith in his ability to bounce back. As the Chiefs navigate these challenges, the team’s depth and leadership will be crucial for their continued success.