The Chiefs’ defense has done enough to protect the leads provided by the league’s highest-scoring offense through the first three weeks of the season, but that formula figures to lose its potency sooner or later.
The defense’s performance, its personnel and the future of All-Pro safety Eric Berry were the primary sources of apprehension for ESPN Monday Night Football analyst Anthony “Booger” McFarland in a phone interview with The Star as he prepared to broadcast this week’s prime-time game between the Chiefs and AFC West-rival Denver Broncos.
“I understand Pat Mahomes is off to a good start,” McFarland said.