Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs officially became the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the NFL. It all happened after a thrilling 19-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
However, itâs clear that the Chiefs havenât found their best version yet. In a span of three weeks, they lost the undefeated season against the Bills, almost went to overtime with the Panthers and, if not for a controversial call by the referees, the Raiders might have pulled the upset.
So, trying to win a third consecutive Super Bowl, Mahomes got real about the chances to defend title. Right now, theyâre not favorites to do it even with an impressive record.
What is the Chiefsâ record right now?
The Chiefs have an 11-1 record as first place in the AFC West. Although they control their destiny to clinch home-field advantage and win the division, Patrick Mahomes isnât happy with the current status of the team.
âIt keeps you hungry. Youâre not satisfied with where weâre at even though weâre winning football games. We know we have to get better. I think everybody in that locker room knows we have to get better. We want to go and prove that. Our goal over these last few games is to prove the team that we believe we really are going into the playoffs.â
Have the Chiefs clinched a playoff spot?
The Chiefs have already secured a playoff spot, but, they just have a one-game advantage over the Buffalo Bills for the No.1 seed in the AFC. However, Mahomes sent a big warning to the rest of the NFL.
âWe just hold ourselves to such a high standard that we donât feel like weâre playing our best football. Weâve got to find a way to build up so we can play great as a full entire team. Itâs awesome that weâre finding ways to get wins. At the end of the day, thatâs what youâre going for. But our goal is to get to that Super Bowl. Weâre going to try to continue to get better so that weâre playing our best football hopefully by the end of the year.â
