Chiefs Quarterback Mahomes Cites Lack of Consistency as Team's Biggest Issue

As of November 17th, 2025, the Kansas City Chiefs find themselves with a 5-5 record, a stark contrast from their recent seasons of dominance. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes has identified the team's lack of consistency as the primary issue, noting that all five of their losses have been by a single score.

Mahomes takes responsibility for the team's struggles, acknowledging that there have been times where the offense has been "firing" and moving the ball with ease, but also instances where he has missed throws or made poor protection calls, leading to inconsistent play. The Chiefs' inability to win close games, something they had excelled at in the past, has been a significant factor in their current predicament.

With the Broncos now three games ahead of the Chiefs in the AFC West standings, Mahomes and his team know they must find a way to win games consistently if they hope to make the playoffs. The quarterback emphasizes that the team is "really talented" and has the necessary pieces, but the key is to maintain that level of play from week to week, a challenge they have yet to overcome this season.