Chiefs Locker Room Has 7 Days To Answer Patrick Mahomes’ Challenge As Andy Reid Addresses Chargers

The clock is ticking in Kansas City. Seven days from now, the Chiefs step into Brazil for an AFC West opener against Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers—a defense that gave up the fewest points in the NFL last season. And Patrick Mahomes didn’t sugarcoat what’s coming.

“They’ve got depth at edge, d-tackle… it’ll be a test for the guys. Excited for the challenge and for the guys to get to go out there and showcase who they are.” Translation? The locker room has one week to prove they’re ready to showcase exactly that.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on the Chargers defense: “They’ve got depth at edge, d-tackle. . . it’ll be a test for the guys. Excited for the challenge and for the guys to get to go out there and showcase who they are.”

— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) August 31, 2025

Kansas City’s unofficial depth chart dropped this week, locking in Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Chris Jones at their usual posts. But with Joey Bosa gone and Khalil Mack anchoring Harbaugh’s new-look unit, the test is real. Mack re-signed because, in his words, “Why not here? Got tremendous leadership here.” That leadership has already shown grit. A preseason defense that looked dialed. For Mahomes and Andy Reid, the countdown is brutal: To prepare against the one AFC West rival that hasn’t tasted victory over them since 2021.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned!

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