On Monday, analyst Colin Cowherd appeared to send a warning to the rest of the league about Mahomes and the Chiefs returning to their best. "Everybody's worst nightmare is now official: The Kansas City Chiefs once again are the best team in professional football," Cowherd said on his "The Herd" show.

The Chiefs and Raiders will meet at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. Kickoff is scheduled for noon Central. The game will be shown on CBS. In Kansas City, it will be on KCTV (Channel 5). In Wichita, it’s on KWCH (Channel 12).

There’s been a constant at the top of the AFC for nearly the past decade with the teams led by superstar quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson typically at the top of the standings.

Getting Patrick Mahomes changed the franchise's fortunes. But another draft-day decision helped ensure lasting success.

Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid address their disappointing start to the Chiefs' season in a special interview with Jason Kelce on ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown" on Oct. 6.