The Ringer NFL Show 0-2? Yes. But Don't Bury the Chiefs Just Yet, With Nora Princiotti
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Sep 15, 2025 Nora Princiotti, a staff writer at The Ringer, joins host Sheil to dissect the Kansas City Chiefs' rocky start to the 2025 season at 0-2. They dive into the panic levels among fans and whether there's reason for optimism with Patrick Mahomes still leading the charge. The pair discuss historical resilience in the team, the pressure on Mahomes amid kicking woes, and the competitive landscape of the AFC. They also touch on the Bengals' challenges with Joe Burrow's injury, making for an engaging and insightful conversation.
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Mahomes Provides A High Floor
- A team with Patrick Mahomes rarely needs full panic because his floor keeps them in playoff contention.
- But Nora warns their weaknesses suggest real worry about regression rather than immediate collapse.
Offense Shows More Downfield Aggression
- The Chiefs are throwing downfield more in 2025 and generating more explosive opportunities than in 2024.
- Nora and Sheil think misses and new receiver chemistry explain the ugly results despite increased aggression.
Pass Rush Dependency Exposes A Flaw
- The Chiefs' defense seems forced into heavy blitzing because four-man pressure hasn't produced reliable results.
- Nora argues a lack of consistent four-man pressure removes a key structural element of Kansas City's formula.