The Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes are no strangers to high-stakes, season-defining games. They just usually take place in January for them, not in week 6. Their last week’s sloppy finish against the Jacksonville Jaguars landed them in dangerous territory. Another defeat would drop them to 2-4, a completely different universe compared to their last year’s 12-0 record. But here they are heading into a crucial Sunday matchup against the red-hot Detroit Lions .
Last week’s loss to the Jaguars signalled to the Chiefs that the season can be in jeopardy due to self-inflicted wounds and costly mistakes. Kansas City was flagged 13 times for 103 yards, a season high for them. Head coach Andy Reid received an eye-opener from experts. “ I think this team lacks the urgency they