The man standing on the KC sideline that day, a 22-year-old quarterback with all of one NFL start to his name, is that reversal. That was Mahomes’ final day as a backup quarterback. The spectator to a single Mariota Miracle is now behind a constant current of Mahomes Magic.

With Mahomes struggling, the Chiefs saw their three-game winning streak snapped by the Bills. Kansas City fell to 5-4 after the loss and have fallen out of the playoff picture in the AFC now that the NFL season has moved past the midway point.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Travis Kelce is off to a slow start in the Week 8 game against the Washington Commanders. Let's take a dive into the details.

Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore intercepts Patrick Mahomes in a textbook play vs. the Chiefs on Monday Night Football.

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs couldn't get it done in Week 9, dropping to 5-4 on the 2025 NFL season after a 28-21 loss on the road against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. This also marked the first time the Chiefs faced the Bills since defeating them in the AFC Championship last season.