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What NFL experts got right (and wrong) about the Chiefs before the 2026 season

We're nearing the halfway mark of the 2026 NFL regular season and the Kansas City Chiefs are 5-2. Now that we're close to the midway point, let's hop in the ol' time machine and revisit what was said about the…

By Leigh Oleszczak · Arrowhead Addict

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 8:58 PM

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The writer reviewed preseason predictions for the 5-2 Chiefs, noting analysts doubted them due to Patrick Mahomes' ACL recovery.
ESPN projected Kansas City's record between 12-5 and 7-10, correctly identifying the revitalized rushing attack as a primary strength.
Outlets including The Ringer and Pro Football Talk ranked the Chiefs 13th, while NFL.com placed them 15th.

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Arrowhead Addict evaluated preseason NFL media predictions for the Kansas City Chiefs near the midway point of the 2026 season. After an initial 5-0 start, the team sits at 5-2, having overcome widespread preseason hesitation driven by Patrick Mahomes' return from a torn ACL.

The writer notes analysts accurately identified running back upgrades, receiver limitations, and depth issues, while underestimating Mahomes' recovery. Preseason forecasts largely pegged Kansas City as a middle-of-the-road team, with outlets like The Ringer and NFL.com placing them 13th and 15th respectively.

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