Chiefs remain the AFC only undefeated team as Patrick Mahomes knows how this hot start can lead them back to the Super Bowl

Throughout the NFL , finding an easy matchup is virtually impossible, with nearly every victory hard-fought and contested down to the final seconds. This razor-thin margin for error was vividly illustrated in Week 3 , where 12 of the 14 Sunday games were decided by a single possession, followed by 11 of 14 games meeting that same dramatic threshold in Week 4.

Across this latest slate, three contests were decided by a mere field goal, highlighted by two pivotal divisional showdowns. Most notably, the New England Patriots handed the Buffalo Bills their first loss of the year, also marking the first defeat in the history of Buffalo's new stadium, by pulling off a stunning 29-26 victory powered by an improbable touchdown from Efton Chism III .

Meanwhile, the premier divisional battle featured the Kansas City Chiefs outlasting the Las Vegas Raiders 30-27 , a thriller where Patrick Mahomes recorded 225 passing yards and two touchdowns , though the spotlight was stolen by Kenneth Walker III , who put on a rushing masterclass with 177 yards and two touchdowns .

Adding to the game's dramatic narrative, receiver Tyquan Thornton enjoyed a career-best outing with 111 yards on 5 receptions and two touchdowns , though the performance was tragically marred by a devastating season-ending injury.

CMahomes Chases Another Historic Super Bowl Run After 4-0 start

With that hard-fought victory, the Chiefs improved to a pristine 4-0 record, standing proudly alongside the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings as the only undefeated teams remaining in the NFL.

This marks the fourth time Kansas City has opened a campaign with four straight wins since Patrick Mahomes assumed the starting role in 2018.

Historical precedent heavily favors a deep postseason run whenever the Chiefs hit this early milestone, as three of their previous four-0 starts (2019, 2020, and 2024) ultimately culminated in Super Bowl appearances , resulting in a Lombardi Trophy during the 2019 campaign as the first of three titles captured in the Mahomes era.

Unlike those high-flying aerial attacks of the past, this year's iteration leans heavily on a physical ground game spearheaded by Kenneth Walker III , meaning the team's ceiling will largely track how far Walker can carry them. Yet, Kansas City's ultimate luxury remains having Mahomes at the helm to take over if the run game stalls.

While the journey is just beginning, history shows that when Mahomes and company start 4-0 , they reach the ultimate stage, raising the question of whether they can replicate that magic once again.

Bye Week Arrives as Chiefs Weigh Roster Adjustments for Brutal Stretch

The timing of the upcoming bye week offers Kansas City a crucial window to heal, providing much-needed recovery time for Rashee Rice .

However, following the heartbreaking loss of Tyquan Thornton , the front office faces immense pressure to evaluate wide receiver reinforcements via free agency or a potential trade, with veteran star Tyreek Hill frequently surfacing in speculative discussions.

Once the bye concludes, the Chiefs face a grueling gauntlet of 13 straight games , featuring daunting road trips against Denver, Seattle, Buffalo, Cincinnati, and the Los Angeles Rams, alongside high-profile home clashes against the Patriots and 49ers.