Throughout much of this season, discussions swirled around the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, as many speculated about their vulnerability despite their consistent victories.
Many of their wins came by seven points or fewer, leading some analysts to claim that a historic Super Bowl three-peat seemed unlikely.
However, on Christmas Day, the Chiefs showcased their strength by decisively defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10, marking their most dominant victory of the season and reminiscent of their past performances.
That triumph secured the No. 1 seed in the playoffs for Kansas City, and as noted by Taylor, only one team—the Cincinnati Bengals—has managed to defeat them at Arrowhead Stadium during the playoffs in the last five seasons.
With the Bengals likely out of the playoff picture this year, the Chiefs may be poised to create history in February by becoming the first team to win three consecutive Vince Lombardi Trophies.
In the game against Pittsburgh, quarterback Patrick Mahomes excelled, completing 29 of 38 pass attempts for 320 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing one of his best performances of the season.
Throughout the season, Mahomes’ statistics have fallen below his usual standards, with Kansas City leaning heavily on its defense to secure victories.
Currently, they lead the league in points allowed and hold the top spot in third-down conversion percentage, largely thanks to Mahomes’ remarkable ability to perform in clutch situations.
For a team to establish itself as a true dynasty, it must embody both excellence and a bit of luck, and both characteristics aptly describe Mahomes’ squad at this moment.
