The oddness of an 0-2 Chiefs record & what more can Salvy do for the Royals?
The 0-2 Chiefs — that hasn’t happened since 2014, Andy Reid’s second year with the organization and three years before Kansas City drafted Patrick Mahomes.
But that’s where the Chiefs stand two weeks into the NFL season, with the latest loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in a Super Bowl rematch.
On SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, Chiefs insider Pete Sweeney and columnist Sam McDowell discuss key factors in the Chiefs’ slow start, especially on the offensive side. When the strong-armed quarterback is the team’s leading rusher, you know there are multiple issues.
After a break, Royals beat reporter Jaylon Thompson and columnist Vahe Gregorian set up the season’s final two weeks and break down the long odds of the Royals’ playoff chances.
Hey, it’s late in the year and the Royals remain alive. But a second straight postseason appearance is a long shot ... even with Salvador Perez reaching career milestones while improving his Hall of Fame credentials.
Check out this week’s podcast.
This story was originally published September 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM.