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The team’s margin for error has vanished, with recent losses making playoff hopes thinner. Patrick's confidence appears renewed, but head coach Andy Reid's near-defiant statements—claiming the Chiefs will "tickle your tonsils on every play"—highlight the belief that they can still turn the tide. Yet, injuries along the offensive line, particularly to tackles Joshua Simmonds and possibly Trey Smith, threaten their upcoming matchups against formidable defenses like Houston, which boasts the league's best pass rush.
The upcoming schedule is daunting, and the team must run the table to claw back into early-season form. The key concern: can Mahomes and the offense overcome structural issues and a fragile defense to make a deep playoff run?