Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down the Chiefs’ 20–10 loss to the Houston Texans, examining how Kansas City slipped to 6–7 and what this means for their fading playoff chances. The duo looks ahead to what must change in 2026 to get the franchise back on track.

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Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down the Chiefs' sixth loss of the season after getting burnt on Thanksgiving. The duo takes a hard look at the play-calling breakdowns, offensive line struggles, lackluster pass rush, and costly pass inference penalties that derailed Kansas City. With the margin for error now razor thin, they discuss what this means for the Chiefs' fading playoff push. 

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Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down the Chiefs’ 23-20 overtime victory against the Colts. What went right for the Chiefs? Who stepped up? And where does Kansas City go from here as they fight to stay in the AFC playoff picture?

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Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down the Chiefs’ crushing loss to the Broncos. They dive into what went wrong, whether Kansas City has lost its swagger, and if this team can regroup in time to salvage a playoff run.

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Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down how the Chiefs ended up at 5-4 and what has to change for Kansas City to stay in the AFC playoff hunt. The duo discusses the return of Josh Simmons and where he fits into the line rotation and why the lack of movement at the trade deadline puts even more pressure on internal improvement.

They dive into:

• How the Chiefs got to 5-4
• What needs to be fixed in the second half of the season
• The return of Josh Simmons and what it means up front
• Thoughts on the trade deadline standing pat
• What must go right in the final 8 games to make the playoffs

Everything the Chiefs need to do to stay in the fight — laid out.

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Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down how the Chiefs got picked apart by the Bills in all three phases — offense, defense, and special teams. The duo dive into the struggles on both sides of the line, where things unraveled, and why this loss might actually be the wake-up call Kansas City needs.

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The Chiefs move back into the playoff picture after a 28–7 win over the Commanders on Monday Night Football. Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down what changed after halftime, how the offense found its groove, and which playmakers made the difference. Plus, they preview what’s next against the Bills.

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Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down how the Chiefs took the Raiders’ souls on Sunday in a complete team performance. The duo discuss Rashee Rice’s return, the resurgence of the run game, and how Kansas City kept Las Vegas guessing all afternoon.

They also look at what’s next — from the Chiefs’ defensive dominance to the pressing need for a defensive tackle — and why Josh Simmons’ absence stood out.

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Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down how the Chiefs grounded the Detroit Lions’ high-powered offense in prime time.

They discuss Chris Jones’ bounce-back performance, Kansas City’s dominance at the line of scrimmage, and the impact of Rashee Rice’s return to the offense.

Plus — Matt shares his conversations with Harrison Butker and referee Craig Wrolstad, and the guys explore what moves the Chiefs could make before the trade deadline.

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The Kansas City Chiefs fell 31–28 to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday Night Football, and penalties told the story. Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down how 13 penalties cost the Chiefs a win, what went wrong with the offense and defense, and how Andy Reid’s team can bounce back vs the Detroit Lions.

Watch this full Chiefs vs Jaguars recap from 41 is the Mic for in-depth Chiefs analysis, game breakdowns, and what’s next for Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones and Harrison Butker.

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