Chiefs Remain NFL's Only Undefeated Team Despite Having Every Reason To Be Losing

The rematch of the last Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers could have been renamed the Adversity Bowl.

Because these two teams were struggling with some serious setbacks by the time this game hit its climax.

And yet, the Chiefs just found a way to win while the 49ers wilted.

"We've got plenty of room to improve and eventually things will get better because we're going to get guys coming back," coach Andy Reid said after the game.

"The thing I appreciate the most is guys stepping up and the other guys trusting in them to step up, believing in them. And then the coaches coaching them. I appreciate that, to put us in this spot right here."

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Quarterback Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts after a second quarter touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on October 20, 2024. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

The spot the Chiefs are in is winning despite not having players that are injured and may come back, or injured and are done for the year. They're also winning with quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce not playing up to their standards.

The 49ers have the same issue and the apparent loss of receiver Brandon Aiyuk for the season after an apparent ACL injury isn't going to help. 

Except the 49ers cannot seem to overcome their adversity. They were crushed by it. And so this result:

Chiefs 28.

49ers 18.

"This game wasn't that close," FOX lead analyst Tom Brady said on air after covering the game.

"There's no way to sugarcoat this," 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said. "We got our ass kicked today."

The Chiefs are the NFL's only undefeated team. 

It almost makes you believe the Chiefs are immune to problems. Because, well, they are