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Kansas City Chiefs watched when Jalen Hurts, and Philadelphia Eagles kneeled their second win to start the 2025 season.
In contrast, Chiefs dropped to 0-2 for the first time since 2014.
It is unusual to see Kansas City in this position, but the Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Marino is not in panic about the story. He believes that the bosses they have done before will overcome adversity.
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Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen hurts (1) and Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) greet each other after the game at Geha Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14, 2025. (Jay BiggerStaff/Imag images)
A major reason for this confidence is quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
“I think Patrick is probably the best quarterback in the league,” Marino told Pakinomist Digital, while also discussing his personal health journey after being diagnosed with MASH, also known as fatty liver disease. “He has shown it in the last few years. He is an incredibly athlete, incredible talent. He is a positive guy, a leader. I think he will bring these guys back.
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“It’s one of these things-it is 0-2 and it happens. They had a tough couple of games, but I have the feeling that they’re going to be in order.”
Since the 2020 season, 42 teams have started 0-2, and only five continued to play end games. Statistically, the bosses’ chances are slim, but it would still be a shock if they missed the post -season.
Kansas City has shown time and time again in the Mahomes era that even the slimmest playoff chances are worth beting on. And this time they still have 15 games in regular season left to work with.
Kansas City Chief’s tight end Travis Kelce goes off the field after a NFL football match against Philadelphia Eagles Sunday 14 September 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
A factor in their early matches has been the lack of healthy role players on offense. Second-year receives Xavier Worthy, expected to step up as Mahomes’ top Wideout, while Rashee Rice serves a six-game pension, displaced his shoulder on the third snap of the season.
The rushing attack has also been ineffective. Mahomes leads the team with 123 rushing yards for two weeks while running back, Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt each has only 47 yards.
Could things look different when rice and worthy return? Possibly. But head coach Andy Reid and Chiefs know it’s not helping them right now.
“Listen, if you don’t have all your big players with you, I don’t care who tells you anything else – it will affect your offense,” Marino said. “But you have to find a way to overcome it. You overcome it in a way of playing flawless football and finding out how to score points.
“It’s kind of the situation they may be in right now, but I have a feeling that Patrick will be in order.”
Patrick Mahomes #15 from Kansas City Chiefs warms up before the game against Philadelphia Eagles at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Chiefs have not been blown up either. In week 1, Justin Herbert and Los Angeles Chargers played an almost perfect game in Sao Paulo, Brazil, earning a 27-21 victory. In week 2, Eagles’ defense held strongly in a 20-17 win despite a quieter offensive performance than in their Super Bowl Lix victory.
Next, Chiefs meet another 0-2 teams when traveling to Metlife Stadium to meet New York Giants on Sunday night.
