Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have earned the respect — and the fear — they've been shown in the 2025 NFL season.

NFL fans aren't happy with the latest development regarding the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of Week 11's matchup vs. the Broncos.

According to multiple reports, former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Khalen Saunders was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars | @EdEastonJr

Colin Cowherd, the outspoken FS1 sports personality, recently suggested that the Kansas City Chiefs' era of dominance might finally be approaching its end. On his show The Herd,

The Kansas City Chiefs have a bye week for Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are just 5-4 after their Week 9 loss at the Buffalo Bills. Next up on the schedule is a massive game for the AFC West Division race when the Chiefs visit the Denver Broncos at 3:25 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16.

Up next: The Chiefs will play the first-place Broncos on Sunday in Denver, a game that will have greater influence on their chances to win the AFC West than any in the Mahomes era. They trail the Broncos by two losses, and a three-game deficit with just seven to play would be darn near insurmountable.

The Kansas City Chiefs control their fate, but compared to other franchises chasing down an AFC Wild Card spot, where do the Chiefs rank?

NFL Week 11 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming information for the Sunday football game between Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos.

During Wednesday's press conference, Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Trent McDuffie explained his ‘My Cause My Cleats’ dedication | @EdeastonJr

One player who has played a big part in their success over the years is defensive tackle Chris Jones. Jones is the leader of the defense and a six-time Pro Bowler. Jones spoke to the media Thursday and discussed the release of former Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Khalen Saunders.