Chiefs Find Themselves in Unfamiliar Territory

Through the first two weeks of the 2025 National Football League campaign, the Kansas City Chiefs haven't found the win column. Having multiple chances thus far to win both games, the Chiefs have led only once this season against their opponents, and it came in Week 2.

The Chiefs still possess big names like Patrick Mahomes, Chris Jones, Travis Kelce, Andy Reid, and more, and yet, the NFL gods have favored Kansas City's opponents than itself. When looking at how the Chiefs have performed overall compared to the rest of the league, they find themselves in unfamiliar territory.

Pro Football Focus laid out a list of how each NFL franchise has performed this season based on several qualifications. Those qualifications added together cumulate how well each franchise has performed through two weeks of the campaign, and for Kansas City, they find themselves near the bottom of the league.

PFF Outlook

The Chiefs went into this season with many believing they would still be the team to beat in the AFC, as well as that they would maintain their Top 10 status compared to other franchises. Through two weeks, the Chiefs rank 26th overall with an overall PFF grade of 62.6.

Aug 9, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Kansas City Chiefs helmet during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Even with the lack of an explosive offense, the Chiefs have a better offensive grade as a whole than they do a defensive grade. Earning an overall offensive grade of 62.5, Kansas City holds the spot 25, ranking behind each of its AFC West division rivals.

When it comes to overall defensive performance from the first two weeks of the campaign, Kansas City holds a 57.2 overall grade, which ranks them as the 27th-best defense thus far in the National Football League.

Sep 14, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (80) makes a reception for a touchdown defended by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell (27) during the fourth quarter of the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Some Positivity

The highest rank the Chiefs hold through the first two weeks is in their pass blocking, where they hold a 72.8 grade and rank fourth in the NFL in the eyes of PFF. Despite the running game's struggles thus far this season, they hold the 10th spot with a 72.9 grade, primarily due to Patrick Mahomes' performance.

Going into the third week of the campaign, the Chiefs look to take down the New York Giants to claim their first win of the season. The Giants hold spot 16 overall through the first two weeks, so Kansas City may have its work cut out for it.

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