The Kansas City Chiefs are finally starting to look like themselves again. Their 31–0 demolition of Pete Carroll’s Las Vegas Raiders didn’t just put them back over .500 for the first time this season. It sent a message to the rest of the league: Patrick Mahomes and company are back in rhythm, and it’s bad news for everyone else.

Sure, the Raiders were missing a few key players, but a 31-point shutout at Arrowhead Stadium was brutal. Not a single field goal, not even a flicker of momentum. Even Pete Carroll, a coach known for staying upbeat after tough losses, couldn’t hide his disbelief. During his live interview later in the day, Carroll offered something that felt more like a public service announcement to the rest of the 30 NFL teams.

“They have so many good players in t

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