By JOSH DUBOW The NFL’s decision to put the Kansas City Chiefs in primetime windows the first two weeks of the season wasn’t meant to be a hint on how fast Patrick Mahomes will recover from knee surgery.

The 2026 NFL schedule is out, and the Kansas City Chiefs find themselves in primetime for several high-profile TV matchups throughout the season.

The Kansas City Chiefs' 2026 season could be defined by a tough six-game stretch that runs through the holiday season.

Coming off easily their worst season of the head coach Andy Reid era, the Kansas City Chiefs have every reason to want to get back on track. The 2025 campaign was an embarrassment on numerous levels,

The NFL just dropped its schedules, and it looks like the Kansas City Chiefs were dealt a brutal hand this time. FOX Analyst Colin Cowherd is straight up doubting their chances this year, calling their late-season run absolutely ridiculous and packed with trouble.

Brett Veach approached the 2026 NFL Draft recognizing that sustained contention windows require constant roster maintenance. Kansas City focused heavily on replenishing athleticism throughout the defensive front and secondary.

The NFL is slowly pulling back the curtain back on the 2026 regular season schedule, and the New York Post has you covered with every game.

By handing Kansas City a Week 1 primetime game, the league is betting Patrick Mahomes will be healthy and ready to go.

Andy Reid responds the idea that the Kansas City Chiefs tipped off the NFL that Patrick Mahomes will return from his injury by Week 1.