The left tackle position has brought serious issues to the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2024 NFL season, which is why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a> decided to try something different last time out. On Sunday, guard Joe Thuney was given the task of protecting Patrick Mahomes‘ blindside.



The move paid off, as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> held the Cleveland Browns to just seven points for a 21-7 road win. Speaking to the media after the game, Reid firmly stated that he liked what he saw from Thuney at this new position.



“I thought Joe (Thuney) – I asked him to play left tackle, and he hasn’t done that since college – got out there and really did a nice job against one of the best defensive ends in the game right now. He battled his heart out,” Reid said.



Thuney usually plays left guard, so this was quite the change for the 32-year-old. Reid, however, believed that it was also a great opportunity to give more playing time to Mike Caliendo, who replaced Thuney at left guard.



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“Then (Mike) Caliendo, what a great experience that is for him to get out there and see a full game. That’s going to help him down the road and us down the road, so I appreciate it,” said Reid, who isn’t sure whether this change will become permanent. “As far as any changes or any of that, we’ll just see going forward how things go on the offensive line.”


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<h2>Thuney helps Chiefs’ OL protect Mahomes</h2>



Even though <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a> got hit during the game and even picked up an ankle injury from a tackle, the Chiefs quarterback finished the game with no sacks. That’s something that hadn’t happened since Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons.



Before the Cleveland game, the 2x <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> MVP was sacked three or more times in three consecutive weeks. But even with 2023 Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett on the other side, Thuney and company got the job done.



Thuney’s solid performance took many by surprise, except Reid. The Chiefs head coach later explained that he had high expectations for the veteran guard despite the change of position.


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<h2>Reid leans on Thuney’s experience</h2>



“Well, the injury on D.J. (Humphries), and then Joe (Thuney) had taken a couple of snaps there last week, and I just felt comfortable with a veteran player,” said Reid. “I scouted him as a tackle, knowing he could get out there and battle. He’s been an All-Pro for two other positions, so give him a chance at the tackle spot.”



This explains why Reid preferred to rely on Thuney than on the other left tackles in Kansas City. The coach has always been supportive of rookie Kingsley Suamataia and Wanya Morris, but both have left a lot to be desired this season.


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Unless veteran tackle D.J. Humphries recovers on time, Reid may ask Thuney to stay at left tackle when the Chiefs play the Houston Texans on Saturday. The question is whether he’ll have to protect Mahomes or Carson Wentz’s blindside, since the starting QB is considered week-to-week with a mild high-ankle sprain.

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Joe Thuney usually plays left guard for the Kansas City Chiefs, but the team’s struggles at left tackle led <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a> to shake things up. On Sunday, it was the 32-year-old who protected Patrick Mahomes‘ blindside.



Thuney did pretty well, as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> secured a comfortable 21-7 win over the Cleveland Browns to improve to 13-1 in the 2024 NFL season. Speaking to reporters after the game, Thuney made it clear to Reid that he felt comfortable at this new position.



“It felt good, and my coaches have done a great job preparing this for me all week,” Thuney said, via Chiefs Wire. “I have a lot of good guys, tight ends and running backs, around me, so they helped me with calls. Mike [Caliendo] was great at left guard, and it truly was a team effort to win and help be my best at guard.”



<h2>Thuney once again steps up for Mahomes, Reid’s Chiefs</h2>



Reid had already tested Thuney at left tackle during Kansas City’s Week 13 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. With Wanya Morris allowing multiple pressures throughout the game, the Chiefs head coach decided to move Thuney to left tackle, with Mike Caliendo stepping in at left guard in the final minutes of the game.



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The difference is that, this time, Thuney had to protect <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a>‘ blindside throughout the entire game. It was a challenging task, especially with Browns defensive end Myles Garrett on the other side. Still, Reid’s bold decision worked.


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“It was a total team effort to block him. There was a lot of great chips and help from people like Mike [Caliendo],” Thuney said of stopping Garrett. “He was great in helping me as needed. It was a good team effort with good technique, and I went out there and did the best I could.”



<h2>Left tackle: A serious problem for the Chiefs</h2>



Left tackle is a position that has brought problems for Reid and Mahomes in the 2024 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season. Rookie Kingsley Suamataia entered the year as starter, but a terrible Week 2 outing against the Cincinnati Bengals sealed his fate.



Second-year tackle Morris was the starter until Week 14, when Reid replaced him with veteran tackle D.J. Humphries, who joined the Chiefs as a free agent halfway through the 2024 NFL season.


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Unfortunately, Humphries got injured in his season debut against the Los Angeles Chargers. Morris finished the game at left tackle, but Reid decided to try his luck with Thuney the following week. The player responded well, though it remains to be seen whether the Chiefs repeat the lineup against the Houston Texans in Week 16.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> had to leave the field during the Kansas City Chiefs‘ 21-7 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season after being tackled by two players. Shortly after the game, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-news-andy-reid-provides-big-update-on-the-extent-of-patrick-mahomes-ankle-injury">Andy Reid provided a big update on the extent of Mahomes’ injury</a>, confirming that the quarterback doesn’t have a broken ankle.



Shortly after the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> head coach talked to the press, it was the quarterback’s turn at the podium, where he revealed how his ankle feels. Of course, Mahomes warned that it’s still too soon to jump to any conclusion.



“It’s hard to say right now. Adrenaline still going. Usually, it’s the day after (that you can tell). I feel like I could have finished the game under different circumstances. I think it was a smart decision to put Carson (Wentz) in,” Mahomes said, as quoted by Charles Goldman of A to Z Sports.



<h2>Wentz replaced Mahomes in the final minutes</h2>



With Mahomes being helped off the field in Cleveland, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Reid</a> decided to send backup quarterback Carson Wentz in for the final minutes of the game, with the 31-year-old completing two passes for 20 yards.



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By then, the job was practically done. Before leaving the game, Mahomes went 19-of-38 for 159 yards and two touchdowns. The Chiefs were already leading 21-7 with less than eight minutes remaining, so it made no sense to risk the 2x <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> MVP.


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<h2>Reid admits Chiefs preferred not to risk Mahomes</h2>



Just like the quarterback, Reid also admitted that Mahomes could’ve stayed in the game if the scenario was different. But then again, this time everyone in Kansas City agreed that it was pointless.



“He probably could have gone back in,” Reid said, via Sports Illustrated. “He wanted to fight about it, but we’ve got a good support there behind him with Carson, and it was good to get him a few reps in there too and let our guys hear that snap count in case he has to go. He wanted to go back in, but listen, he’s a tough kid, and there was no need for that,” Reid said.

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Patrick Mahomes set off the alarms by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-video-patrick-mahomes-leaves-chiefs-game-with-apparent-injury-after-hit-by-two-browns-players">leaving the field during the Kansas City Chiefs‘ 21-7 win over the Cleveland Browns</a> on Sunday with an apparent ankle injury. Shortly after the game, Andy Reid provided an important update on the quarterback.



During his postgame press conference, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> head coach confirmed that the 2x NFL MVP doesn’t have a broken ankle: “Patrick, his right ankle has been hurt. It’s not broken, but it’s sore. He’ll get started on the rehab part of it as we go, and then we’ll just have to see how he does down the road here.”



According to Pro Football Talk, a source claimed <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a> has a high-ankle sprain and will probably be considered week-to-week. We’ll have to wait and see whether the team confirms this, though. 



For now, the only thing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Reid</a> knows for sure is that Mahomes didn’t break his ankle. “It’ll literally be day to day as we go forward. I don’t know how much swelling he had,” he said, via Charles Goldman of A to Z Sports.



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<h2>Mahomes’ injury comes just before short weeks for the Chiefs</h2>



Mahomes’ ankle injury comes in terrible timing for the Chiefs. Even though Kansas City has already clinched the AFC West, there’s a demanding stretch of games ahead with the No. 1 seed on the line.


 

 

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The Chiefs are facing two short weeks, as they will welcome the Houston Texans to Arrowhead on Saturday, December 21, to have an extra day of rest before they hit the road to play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day. Before getting injured, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-news-patrick-mahomes-voices-clear-complaint-to-the-nfl-about-grueling-schedule">Mahomes already voiced his complaint to the NFL about this schedule</a>.



As Reid said, it’s still too soon to tell whether Mahomes will suit up next week. In the meantime, the quarterback will continue to be evaluated as the Chiefs need him healthy for the 2025 NFL playoffs.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> had a hard time getting to his feet after being brought down by two Cleveland Browns players during the game at Huntington Bank Field. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback limped off to the sideline, where the medical staff examined his ankle, the apparent source of the pain following the hit.



The injury appeared to happen during the final quarter of the game, on a 4th-down play with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> comfortably leading 21-7. With seven minutes remaining on the clock, the team announced that Patrick Mahomes was “questionable” to return.



The game was ultimately finished by backup quarterback Carson Wentz, who stepped onto the field with five minutes left to secure the victory. Wentz attempted only two passes for 20 yards and no touchdowns. Currently, Wentz is the sole backup quarterback on the Chiefs roster.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns">Cleveland Browns</a> entered the matchup on a two-game losing streak, which has now grown to three consecutive weeks. Their last victory came in Week 12, when they defeated the Steelers 24-19. However, the season is shaping up to end with a disappointing record for the Browns.



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<h2>Who Was Involved in Mahomes’ Apparent Injury?</h2>



Two Browns players were involved in the play that led to Mahomes’ apparent injury: defensive tackles Dalvin Tomlinson (#94) and Mike Hall Jr. (#51). Tomlinson had a dominant game with five quarterback hits, while Hall Jr. contributed two hits on Mahomes. Altogether, the Browns defense tallied 12 hits on the Chiefs quarterback.


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Like every Saturday, the National Football League updated its gameday accountability report with actions stemming from the previous week. And once again, Patrick Mahomes and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a> saw key contributors on the Kansas City Chiefs included on the summary.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-imposes-hefty-fine-on-patrick-mahomes-key-weapon-for-andy-reids-chiefs">NFL imposed a hefty fine on Mahomes’ key weapon</a> for the running game, punishing Isiah Pacheco for Unnecessary Roughness (use of the helmet) during Kansas City’s Week 14 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.



But the 25-year-old wasn’t the only Chiefs player punished by the league office. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> has also fined guard Trey Smith and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, also for unnecessary roughness.



<h2>Chiefs hit with three fines but Pacheco takes the hardest hit by the NFL</h2>



The fines on Smith and Smith-Schuster were much lower compared to that of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/isiah-pacheco">Pacheco</a>. The Chiefs running back, in fact, got the biggest penalty of the week along with Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Rachaad White ($45,020).



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Smith was deducted $18,881 for use of the helmet in the fourth quarter against the Chargers. The reason for Smith-Schuster’s fine was the same, though the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> wideout only had to pay $6,722 for his action in the second quarter.


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This is not the first time the league office hits Reid’s Chiefs with fines in the 2024 season. The NFL even fined <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a> a few weeks ago for “unsportsmanlike conduct,” as the league deemed a touchdown celebration as a “violent gesture.”

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The Kansas City Chiefs continue their march to another Super Bowl and have already qualified for the playoffs in the 2024 NFL season. However, one reason for head coach Andy Reid to be in a bad mood was revealed on Saturday when a key weapon for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> received a hefty fine.



Every Saturday, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> organization announces the fines it imposes on players who engage in unsportsmanlike or violent behavior during league games. In this case, a key offensive player for Reid was penalized after the win over the Los Angeles Chargers last Sunday. The action was controversial.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a>‘s Chiefs player fined by the NFL is none other than running back Isiah Pacheco. The league fined him a hefty and expensive $45,020 for unnecessary roughness while using his helmet on a controversial play, as no referee threw a flag for the action.



It is strange to think that the league would have seen a punishable action for a reason that even the referees did not decide to penalize during the game. However, this is not the first time the NFL has stretched the rules to the limit. In this case, the penalty represents one of the most expensive fines of the season, and Pacheco will pay it. The controversial action can be seen in the video posted by NFL insider Tom Pelissero on his X (formerly Twitter) account.



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<h2>The NFL had previously fined Mahomes</h2>



Controversies caused by NFL fines are not new. In late November, Patrick Mahomes had been fined for a controversial touchdown pass celebration in Week 11 against the Buffalo Bills. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> star had imitated a rifle, which was considered an unsportsmanlike act.


 

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<h2>Pacheco is a key weapon for Chiefs and Mahomes</h2>



Despite the fine, Pacheco is a big part of the Chiefs offense. The Kansas City franchise running back returned two weeks ago for the Week 13 game against the Las Vegas Raiders after missing more than ten games. Andy Reid’s team needs to put up more points and hopes to get this key weapon back for Mahomes on the offensive front.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> is trying to win a third consecutive <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a>, but, injuries have made this quest a tremendous uphill battle. The quarterback managed to keep the Chiefs as a contender even after losing Hollywood Brown, Isiah Pacheco and Rashee Rice.



Now, the tide could be turning in his favor. Pacheco is already back as part of a great duo with Kareem Hunt at running back. Meanwhile, the wide receiver room got an upgrade thanks to the arrival of DeAndre Hopkins and the incredible skills of rookie Xavier Worthy.



Furthermore, special teams just received good news because Harrison Butker is ready and things could get even better for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a>. More help is on the way.



<h2>Who is back with Chiefs?</h2>



Patrick Mahomes posted a message on X hinting that Hollywood Brown is just days away of making his debut with the Kansas City Chiefs. The wide receiver suffered a shoulder injury in the first play of preseason against the Jacksonville Jaguars.


 

 


Both, Mahomes and Brown, put a clock on their timelines in a clear sign of excitement about what’s coming. Since Hollywood was signed by the Chiefs, the legendary quarterback guaranteed the offense would reach a great level. Now, we might be able to see it.



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Andy Reid and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> have been severely criticized by many analysts as they keep finding ways to win in an amazing streak. 15 consecutive victories in one-score games.



However, the noise doesn’t matter for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> and his teammates. In the end, the main and only goal is to hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy. They are on the right track to do it.



Furthermore, the Chiefs are getting healthy at the ideal time to fight for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a>. Wide receiver Hollywood Brown could make his debut very soon and, one of the greatest players in franchise history is officially back.



<h2>Will Harrison Butker return?</h2>



The Chiefs have activated Harrison Butker from injured reserve and the kicker is expected to play this Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. A massive boost for Andy Reid and the special teams.


 

 


As a direct consequence of Butker’s return, Matthew Wright has been waived. Although Wright knew this was a temporal job, the timing is bittersweet as he was just named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after converting four field goals in the win over the Chargers.


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Matt Nagy is the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs and it’s an opinion that reflects the thinking of head coach Andy Reid‘s staff. At this point in the 2024 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season, to talk about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> is to praise an ability to show up in the toughest of times, in a star who remains effective over the years.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> are looking to win a third straight Super Bowl, and a big part of that goal holding up is thanks to Mahomes’ role as a leader on the field. Not only has Andy Reid talked countless times about what the 29-year-old quarterback brings to the table, but Nagy recently made his vision clear, especially for what Mahomes did in wins over the past few weeks.



“He has a history of doing things in his career in big-time moments. It’s usually a critical moment when he makes that play, it’s not when you’re down by 20 points. We want to feel good when we make a play. If we all feel good as players and coaches, we have to react to whatever they do,” was Naggy’s clear message to Mahomes as expressed by the Chiefs Wire website.



Naggy also addressed the offensive play calling and the autonomy Mahomes has to decide. “For us as coaches, there’s a balance. There’s also a trust in him knowing that we feel good that Mahomes will make the right decision and not make a poor decision, and that’s important,” the member of head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Reid</a>‘s staff said.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241214_BUS_292179_Matt-Nagy-1024x576_f3866098.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Offensive Coordinator Matt Nagy of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on prior to Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada." class="wp-image-238618" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Matt-Nagy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Matt-Nagy-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Matt-Nagy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Matt-Nagy-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Matt-Nagy.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Offensive Coordinator Matt Nagy of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on prior to Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Mahomes warns teammates about Cleveland Browns’ Myles Garrett</h2>



The Chiefs will face the Cleveland Browns in NFL Week 15 and following Naggy’s lead, Mahomes showed his leadership in guiding his teammates. In this case, the two-time MVP delivered a warning about defensive end Myles Garrett, the star of next Sunday’s opponents.


 

 

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“He’s really good. He’s good at everything. He’s just trying to find ways to get the ball out of my hands. We need to find ways to manipulate his pass rush,” Mahomes remarked about Garrett, via Charles Goldman of A to Z Sports. The Chiefs quarterback is asking his teammates to keep an eye on the Browns defender’s movements so he can get his game going.



<h2>What are the Chiefs’ last four regular season games?</h2>



The Chiefs have a 12-1 record and are qualified to the playoffs, where they will fight to reach a Super Bowl again. In their next four games, three of them will be away from home, which will be a tough test before the postseason begins. Next Sunday, Andy Reid’s team will face the Cleveland Browns in Week 15, then host the Houston Texans on Saturday, December 21, before playing the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas. The last game of the regular season will be a visit to the Denver Broncos on January 5.

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As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for their run to the Super Bowl, they are beginning to regain passing options for star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Having a wider range of possibilities is a positive at this point in the 2024 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season, even if it means <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a> will have to decide whether or not to use him.



It is worth noting that the Chiefs have a 12-1 record and can afford to take the long view when it comes to recoveries, as they are assured of a playoff berth and are not in a rush to win. While Mahomes’ teammate will not be available in Week 15, he is expected to gradually become a pass-catching target for the Kansas City superstar in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> race.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a>‘ teammate returning to the Chiefs after a long layoff is wide receiver Marquise Hollywood Brown, who obtained final clearance to practice, paving the way for him to play before the end of the regular season. Brown is recovering from surgery to repair his sternocleidomastoid joint and should have his window open Friday or Monday.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> placed the veteran wide receiver on injured reserve after he was injured in the team’s first preseason game in August. Brown has missed every regular season game for the Kansas City Chiefs franchise.



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<h2>When will Brown be ready to play?</h2>



Andy Reid spoke at a press conference about Marquise Brown’s present with the Chiefs. “He’s getting close. He’s chomping at the bit to get back out there but he’s got to visit with the doctors and make sure he gets clearance there, but I think, I’d probably say he’s getting close. I can’t give you a date – I don’t know a date on it, but he says he feels great,” Reid said.


 

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<h2>Wide receivers who are available to the Chiefs</h2>



Reid’s Chiefs have multiple options at receiver for the NFL’s Week 15 game. DeAndre Hopkins, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Xavier Worthy and Justin Watson will be available to help Patrick Mahomes through the air when the Missouri franchise takes on the Cleveland Browns in Ohio.

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Shortly after celebrating their ninth consecutive AFC West title, the Kansas City Chiefs will hit the road to play the Cleveland Browns in Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season. Regardless of their 12-1 winning record, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> isn’t taking anything for granted.



Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, the 2x NFL MVP heaped special praise on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns">Browns</a> defensive end Myles Garrett, giving his teammates a clear order: to figure out how to stop the 5x Pro Bowler.



“He’s really good. He’s good at everything. Just trying to find ways to get the ball out of my hands. We need to find ways to manipulate his pass rush,” Mahomes said about Garrett, via Charles Goldman of A to Z Sports.



<h2>Myles Garrett, a huge threat for Mahomes and the Chiefs</h2>



Garrett, who will turn 29 on December 29, has established himself as one of the best defensive players in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> since being drafted with the first overall pick by Cleveland in 2017.



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Apart from being named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2023, the Browns star was named an All-Pro on three occasions. Unsurprisingly, the Texas A&amp;M product has once again proved unstoppable for opposing teams this year.


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<h2>Andy Reid echoes Mahomes’ comments about Garrett</h2>



Garrett boasts the second-most sacks in the 2024 NFL season (11), being tied for the sixth-most forced fumbles (3) apart from making 29 solo tackles. Therefore, it makes sense that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> head coach Andy Reid echoed Mahomes’ praise for the Browns edge rusher.



“He’s a really good player. A future Hall of Famer, I’d say. We recognize that and respect that. He’s going to show up, we’re going to show up. We’ve got to play well against him,” Reid said.



Since one of the Chiefs’ biggest problems this year has been at left tackle, it will be interesting to see whether the o-line can handle Garrett. Mahomes, just in case, has already warned his teammates about the Browns star.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a> keeps doing a great job in his new role as analyst for FOX. After winning the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> seven times, all his experience and knowledge emerges each week with clear signs of improvement in the booth.



Now, as it’s been a tradition throughout the season, the legend revealed his power rankings heading into the final run for the playoffs. Yes. There are many surprises.



Of course, the big question is where Brady ranks the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a>. Following another victory in a close game, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> might not be in the top spot.



<h2>What is the best team in the NFL right now?</h2>



The Detroit Lions are currently the best team in the NFL according to the latest power rankings by Tom Brady. During the last month, the former quarterback has maintained them in the top spot.


 

 


“For the fourth straight week, the number 1 spot belongs to the Detroit Lions. Dan Campbell’s aggressive mindset paid off for the Lions in a win over Green Bay. They have some tough games down the stretch against the Bills, 49ers and Vikings. Let’s see how they continue to battle these great teams.”


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<h2>Can the Chiefs win the Super Bowl?</h2>



Even in a season with many doubters, Tom Brady keeps believing in the Kansas City Chiefs as favorites to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. Although the Lions are in first place of his rankings, the key factor toward the championship could be experience in clutch moments.



“Once again, the number 2 spot in my power rankings, the Kansas City Chiefs. They won another close game this week. A walk-off field goal over the Chargers. No team plays better situation football than Andy Reid’s Chiefs. I’m looking forward to seeing what Spags’ defense has got in store for Jameis and the Browns this week.”


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Brady has the Philadelphia Eagles at No.3 followed by the Minnesota Vikings as fourth place in the rankings. After a loss against the Rams, the Buffalo Bills fell to the fifth spot.

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Even though the Kansas City Chiefs have clinched the division title for the ninth consecutive NFL season, it’s safe to say the team has room for improvement. Protecting Patrick Mahomes, in fact, might be the biggest challenge for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a> and company as the playoffs draw nearer.



However, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> head coach doesn’t seem to be that worried about it, since he trusts in his quarterback’s ability to make things happen on the gridiron. Regardless of the problems at the o-line, Reid is happy with Mahomes’ version in 2024.



“He’s doing what he always does. He hasn’t really had to adapt other than making the throws,” Reid said when asked about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a>‘ adjustment to increased sacks and pressures, via Charles Goldman of A to Z Sports.



<h2>Mahomes echoes Reid’s thoughts on the sacks</h2>



Mahomes has taken a career-high 35 sacks this year, and there are still four weeks left in the 2024 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season. Last time out, the Chiefs star was sacked three times by the Los Angeles Chargers’ defense.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241211_BUS_291033_Patrick-Mahomes-15-of-the-Kansas-City-Chiefs-speaks-to-head-coach-Andy-Reid-of-the-Kansas-City-Chie-1024x576_fcb7c427.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks to head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Arrowhead Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri." class="wp-image-233514" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Patrick-Mahomes-15-of-the-Kansas-City-Chiefs-speaks-to-head-coach-Andy-Reid-of-the-Kansas-City-Chie-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Patrick-Mahomes-15-of-the-Kansas-City-Chiefs-speaks-to-head-coach-Andy-Reid-of-the-Kansas-City-Chie-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Patrick-Mahomes-15-of-the-Kansas-City-Chiefs-speaks-to-head-coach-Andy-Reid-of-the-Kansas-City-Chie-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Patrick-Mahomes-15-of-the-Kansas-City-Chiefs-speaks-to-head-coach-Andy-Reid-of-the-Kansas-City-Chie-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Patrick-Mahomes-15-of-the-Kansas-City-Chiefs-speaks-to-head-coach-Andy-Reid-of-the-Kansas-City-Chie.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks to head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Arrowhead Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri.</figcaption></figure>



But the two previous weeks were even tougher, with the 2x NFL MVP suffering five sacks in back-to-back games. However, just like Reid, the quarterback refuses to make a big situation out of this.


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“I mean, it’s a part of football, you just play the game,” Mahomes said about the sacks after the Chiefs’ win over the Chargers on Sunday night. “We’ve played a lot of good defenses this year. That’s the one bad thing about when you win the Super Bowl, you play the best schedule, and we’ve played a lot of good defensive ends and defensive linemen.“



<h2>Mahomes looks for own ways to improve despite Chiefs’ O-line problems</h2>



Instead of claiming what his teammates and the offensive line should do better, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-patrick-mahomes-delivers-firm-message-to-andy-reid-chiefs-teammates-about-sacks">Mahomes delivered Reid and the Chiefs a firm message about the sacks</a>, explaining how he can improve: “I think for myself, it’s just finding the soft spot in the pocket. I feel like on some of the early third downs I was kind of running into where they were looping to [and] they had a plan for me escaping the pocket.


 

 

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“So, just trying to find that soft spot, I thought I did better at that as the game went on and then I was able to make the run at the end. Working the new guy (D.J. Humphries) in [and] trusting in those other guys. I think we’re going to be hitting the ground running as the playoffs come ahead.”



Mahomes and the Chiefs will take on the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, December 15, opening a stretch of three games in 11 days as the 2024 NFL regular season reaches the finish line. Reid will probably want to find solutions to the o-line struggles, but knowing that his quarterback can handle the challenges.

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The final stretch of the 2024 NFL season will continue to put <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> and the Kansas City Chiefs to the test, with the two-time defending Super Bowl champions playing three games in just 11 days.



The National Football League decided to set up two games on Christmas Day, with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers before the Houston Texans welcome the Baltimore Ravens to their stadium.



The aforementioned teams will get to play on a Saturday the week before to have an extra day of rest, but the December schedule is still grueling. Therefore, Mahomes made his feelings clear to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>.



“It’s not a good feeling,” Mahomes told reporters on Wednesday, as quoted by AP. “You never want to play this amount of games in this short of time. It’s not great for your body.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241211_BUS_290955_Mahomes-vs-Chargers-1024x576_72032741.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts prior to a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Inglewood, California." class="wp-image-243478" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mahomes-vs-Chargers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mahomes-vs-Chargers-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mahomes-vs-Chargers-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mahomes-vs-Chargers-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mahomes-vs-Chargers.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts prior to a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Inglewood, California.</figcaption></figure>



Just like the other three teams who were designated to play on Christmas, the Chiefs will have two short weeks in the final stretch of the 2024 NFL regular season. Mahomes, however, understands this is part of the business: “But at the end of the day it’s your job, your profession, you have to come to work and do it.”


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<h2>A demanding schedule for Mahomes, Chiefs in final stretch of 2024 NFL season</h2>



On Sunday, December 15, Mahomes and company will hit the road to play the Browns in Cleveland. Six days later, Kansas City will welcome the Texans to Arrowhead. Only four days later, the Chiefs will travel to Pittsburgh to play the Steelers in Week 17.


 

 


Therefore, Mahomes knows that preparation is key: “All you can do is focus on the game. The practice you have that day. I try to prepare my body all year long for this stretch. That’s tailoring my workouts, tailoring how you practice and prepare, and the coaches do a great job of taking care of us on the practice field. We practice as hard as anybody, but they know how to dial it back when needed.”


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<h2>Andy Reid’s message to Mahomes, Chiefs on how to handle challenging schedule</h2>



The schedule hasn’t been easy on Kansas City this year, with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a>‘s team playing on every day of the week but Tuesday in the 2024 NFL season. The Chiefs head coach knows that while it may not be easy, there’s no option but to deal with it: “It’s a unique situation. You just have to manage it. It is what it is. You make the best of it.”

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