2025 Chiefs game-by-game predictions: Can they keep the dynasty alive?

The Kansas City Chiefs went to a third straight Super Bowl last season, a first for a franchise in NFL history, but they enter 2025 with a chip on their shoulder. Their embarrassing 40-22 Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles served as an emphatic reminder of the work that must be done to keep their dynasty alive. 

Big picture, the Chiefs are still the team to beat in the AFC. They still have coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The offense will feature a healthier skill group in the new season, too. But they have an imposing first-place schedule, including a Super Bowl rematch with the Eagles in Week 2, as well as tough games against the Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills. 

Here are our game-by-game predictions for the Chiefs: 

When they kick off in São Paulo, Brazil, don’t be surprised to see a motivated Chiefs team to start 2025. They’ve won seven straight against the AFC West-rival Chargers, too. 

Result: Win, 1-0 record

Kansas City avenges its Super Bowl loss, showcasing improved play in the trenches (on both sides of the ball) and at wide receiver with a healthy Rashee Rice and fully integrated Hollywood Brown. 

Result: Win, 2-0

New York's defense, which adds No. 3 overall pick Abdul Carter to a deep pass-rushing group, could be a force to be reckoned with. But it won't be able to slow the Chiefs' offense down enough for its own offense to keep up. 

Result: Win, 3-0

The Ravens get back at the Chiefs, who won the regular-season opener between the teams last season. Kansas City could have issues against Baltimore’s ascendant defense, which became a truly elite unit at the end of last season after a rough start under first-year coordinator Zach Orr. 

Result: Loss, 3-1

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