Expectations remain quite high for the Kansas City Chiefs heading into the 2022 NFL season, despite the roster undergoing some significant changes this offseason. While key players like Tyreek Hill and Tyrann Mathieu are no longer on the team, many are placing their faith in Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid to lead the way to a successful season.
We’ll be keeping track of some weekly power rankings from the top NFL media outlets throughout the 2022 NFL season. Of the ten we’re looking at today, the average ranking for the Chiefs rounds up to No. 4. They’re the highest ranking team throughout the AFC West, despite their division rivals making some key additions during the offseason to gain ground on Kansas City.
Here is a look at where pundits are ranking the Chiefs and what they’re saying about them with Week 1’s game against the Cardinals just around the corner: