The new NFL season is underway. Season 104 will start with a cracker of a game between last year’s champions Chiefs matchup against the Detroit Lions. It’ll be a hell of a game, with fans barely counting the hours away from the match! However, there are plenty of problems within the Chiefs’ camp. It seems like they have been hit with certain major concerns ahead of their season opener.

It’d be interesting to see what lies next for the side. There are specific issues that the team is facing with their defensive line, their tight end, and now with a defensive lineman getting a soaring high contract extension. Therefore, problems are plenty for the 2022 champions with the first game a few hours away. These are some glaring issues that Mahomes and co. need to be wary of prior to the game. It seems like the Chiefs’ record season of making it back-to-back wins might be delayed. While many pundits believe that this is the best shot of doing the double. There are a few other analysts who reckon the team might crash out owing to their defense issues.

Analyzing KC Chiefs issues before their opening game

With just hours to go for the opening game, the KC Chiefs are all set to go up against the Detroit Lions. But guess what? Lions would be the happier side going into the matchup. There are several loopholes on the KC Chief’s side. Of course, Patrick Mahomes gives a picture of calmness and determination. However, with Chris Jones’ contract lying in jeopardy. The new Nick Bosa’s contract is putting some external pressure on the Chiefs.

The Chris Jones issue is certainly hampering Kansas’s chances of winning it this season. One of the most successful and dominant defensive players is sitting out due to a contract dispute. However, there are no signs of resolving this issue, not until the season gets underway. Travis Kelce, the franchise’s loyal and formidable tight end is nursing a bone bruise. As per the HC words, there are no major injuries, but the player needs to be cautious. As per the injury update, there’s no structural damage. But there’s some swelling that needs to be attended to before taking the field. Nevertheless, there’s surely bound to be excitement in Lions and Chiefs’ camps as they lock horns soon!

All focus on the season starter- Chiefs vs. Lions

The 104th edition of the NFL features two blockbuster sides. It’s game eve and Kansas is ready to fight it out against the Detroit Lions. The venue for the match is Arrowhead Stadium, and both sides have a lot to prove! Detroit Lions look like a new outfit and after several years boast of a strong side.

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The Kansas side, on the other hand, is great. Despite some weakness with their defenses, they have a great offensive line with arguably the best quarterback going around. In Patrick Mahomes, the side has found a leader and a visionary who will look be looking to start off with a win!

For Kansas fans, however, they’d be wondering how will the side manage. Can they sort out the issues? Will Kelce recover in time to start the Week 1 games? Fans will be keeping their fingers crossed as the season gets underway!

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