The Ringer NFL Show The Biggest Questions Coming Out of Week 14
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Dec 8, 2025 Austin Gayle, a sharp staff writer and NFL analyst for The Ringer, joins Sheil for an insightful discussion on Week 14's key outcomes. They dive into the Kansas City Chiefs' struggles, exploring Mahomes' alarming drop-off in performance and the team's roster issues. The duo debates the Steelers' potential to dominate the AFC North and dissects the controversial overturned touchdown catch by Isaiah Likely. Additionally, they highlight the Texans' defensive improvements and evaluate the Colts' tricky situation following Daniel Jones' injury.
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Why The Chiefs Are Struggling
- The Chiefs' season reflects accumulation of small failures rather than one catastrophe.
- Kansas City's offense lacks reliably dangerous weapons and becomes predictable on third downs.
Mahomes' Third-Down Falloff
- Patrick Mahomes' third-down production has dropped to career-low levels in 2025.
- The Chiefs' third-down struggles stem from fewer reliable weapons, offensive line regression, and drops.
Kelce Is Effective But Fading
- Travis Kelce still produces yards but looks diminished and unreliable in key moments.
- The offensive line has regressed from the 2022-23 levels, worsening the Chiefs' overall consistency.