KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are back in a familiar place this week.

No, Mahomes and the Chiefs aren’t back in a playoff spot officially, with their 3-3 record giving them the 8th spot in the AFC through six weeks. But yes, they are back in a position of great belief from oddsmakers.

Following a 30-17 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday night, in which Mahomes threw for three touchdowns and rushed for another, consensus odds have the Chiefs’ quarterback as the favorite for 2025 NFL MVP.

Mahomes is ahead of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, thanks in large part to his 15 touchdowns and 2 turnovers through the first six games. The 30-year-old two-time league MVP for the Chiefs leads the NF

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