Patrick Mahomes calls Chiefs not up to par after another mediocre win

Expressed his frustration with the Chiefs’ lack of consistency

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Despite securing a narrow 19-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders and clinching a playoff berth, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes knows the team has yet to hit its stride.

At 11-1, the Chiefs boast the NFL’s best record, but the performance gap between offense and defense in key moments has left much to be desired.

After another uneven outing, Mahomes expressed his frustration with the Chiefs’ lack of consistency across all four quarters.

“We just hold ourselves to such a high standard that we don’t feel like we’re playing our best football,” Mahomes said.

“It seems like every game it’s offense does good, defense does good, kind of vice versa. We’ve got to find a way to build up so we can play great as a full, entire team.”

Mahomes, a two-time MVP, highlighted the need for improvements if the Chiefs hope to achieve a third consecutive Super Bowl victory.

“It’s awesome that we’re finding ways to get wins,” he added. “But our goal is to get to that Super Bowl. So we’re going to try to continue to get better and better so that we’re playing our best football hopefully by the end of the year.”

Win overshadowed by familiar struggles

Friday’s victory over the Raiders followed a familiar script. While Kansas City’s defense kept the team in the game early, offensive struggles-including penalties and a lack of rhythm in the passing game-allowed the Raiders to stay within striking distance.

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Mistakes and miscommunication have been recurring issues for the Chiefs this season, with one side of the ball often compensating for the other. That dynamic has contributed to their league-leading record but raises concerns about how the team will fare against top-tier opponents in the postseason.

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Over the last few seasons, the Chiefs have set an exceptionally high bar for success, often combining explosive offense with timely defensive plays.

However, this year’s version of the team has yet to display the complete dominance fans have come to expect.