The Chiefs are getting an early breather.
Kansas City rolled into its Week 5 bye at 4-0, and the first month of the season couldn’t have gone much better. The Chiefs already own two wins over AFC West opponents, but the schedule is about to get a lot less forgiving once the break ends.
That’s the catch with this start: the soft spot doesn’t last forever. Later in the season, Kansas City still has trips to face the Seahawks, Bills, Rams, Broncos and Bengals, plus home games against the 49ers and Patriots. For now, though, the Chiefs can step away while the rest of the league keeps moving.
The next time Kansas City takes the field will be Sunday, Oct. 18, when the Chargers come to Arrowhead Stadium. Los Angeles might arrive with even more pressure on it, since the Chargers are 0-4 and looking for their first win against the Broncos in Week 5.
Because the bye comes this early, the Chiefs will have to finish the season with 13 straight games. That’s a long runway without a reset, and it sets up a demanding stretch for Andy Reid’s team.
Here’s the next five-game run on Kansas City’s schedule:
Sun, Oct. 18 vs. Chargers - 4:25 p.m.
ET
Sun, Oct. 25 at Seahawks - 8:20 p.m.
ET
Sun, Nov. 1 at Broncos - 4:25 p.m.
ET
Sun, Nov. 8 vs.
Jets - 1 p.m. ET
Sun, Nov. 15 at Falcons - 1 p.m. ET
After hosting the Chargers, the Chiefs head right back on the road for games in Seattle and Denver.
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