No matter what, the Kansas City Chiefs are guaranteed a third-round spot in the playoffs. Neither a victory nor a defeat against the Los Angeles Chargers in the last regular season game will make their situation better.victory nor a defeat against the Los Angeles Chargers in the last regular season game will make their situation better.victory nor a defeat against the Los Angeles Chargers in the last regular season game will make their situation better.
Therefore, it was decided to sit Patrick Mahomes on Sunday at SoFi Stadium because there was no reason to risk their starters in what is essentially a meaningless game.
In a news conference, Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid stated that Mahomes and the other starters will not play against the Chargers because the team has already won the AFC West and there is no possibility for them to lose their postseason spot.
The Baltimore Ravens will receive an AFC bye, while the second seed will go to either the Buffalo Bills or the Miami Dolphins, depending on what occurs on Sunday. Come hell or high water, the Chiefs are in third place.
With 401 of his 597 passes attempted completed, the two-time NFL MVP is expected to have concluded the 2023 season with 4,183 yards, 27 touchdown passes, and 14 interceptions. Mahomes gained 389 yards on the ground with his agile feet.
Who will start at quarterback for the Chiefs?
Blaine Gabbert is expected to start at quarterback for the Chargers, according to Reid. The 12-year veteran, who attended the University of Missouri, was Tom Brady’s backup in Tampa Bay for the previous three seasons before joining Kansas City.
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