After a mini-bye of sorts, the New England Patriots return home and welcome Patrick Mahomes and the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs to town. While a loss would obviously benefit New England in the long term, the Patriots could find themselves in a close battle with what appears to be a vulnerable Chiefs team.
While Patrick Mahomes is still the league’s top QB and Travis Kelce remains a Hall of Fame talent at tight end, Kansas City’s wide receivers have been a well-known issue this season. Beyond lining up offsides, the Chiefs’ receivers often appear to be on the wrong page as Mahomes or simply drop the ball when they aren't.