The 2020 NFL schedule has been released, and we finally know the exact order of when the Kansas City Chiefs will play each of their games. While the Chiefs boast an average schedule among NFL teams, according to strength of schedule rankings. That doesn’t mean, however, that it’ll be an easy path for Kansas City to make it back to the postseason.
The Chiefs are slated to play some very good football teams with some high-quality players, specifically at the quarterback position. They also have a few games that fall at some inopportune moments which will make things even more difficult. With an eye towards the future, let’s take a look at the matchups that could prove to be the hardest for the Chiefs in 2020.
5. Week 15 at New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints have been a very complete team over the past three seasons, boasting a 37-11 record in that span.
Sean Peyton is a brilliant head coach, ranking fifth among active NFL coaches in career win total. Their defense is stingy, allowing fewer yards or points than you’d expect. They have a great group of offensive weapons, headlined by star receiver Michael Thomas and running back Alvin Kamara. Their quarterback, Drew Brees, became the all-time leader in passing touchdowns during the 2019 season. And at 41 years old, he’s still playing and slinging the football at a high level.
This game is the second of two road matches before Kansas City wraps the final two games of the season at home. They’ll face the Miami Dolphins and rookie QB Tua Tagovailoa the week prior. That certainly won’t help the Chiefs with this tough matchup.