November 8th 2024.
The Kansas City Chiefs have certainly made a name for themselves in the past few years, but unfortunately, it's not one that's received well in my neck of the woods. As I enter my 50s, I find myself becoming increasingly agitated by the repetitive nature of their success. What started as a harmless victory in 2019 has now turned into a constant annoyance that I just can't seem to shake.
It all began when the Chiefs won the Super Bowl in 2019 and announced themselves as a powerhouse team. While I do give credit where credit is due, what has transpired since then is simply unacceptable and quite frankly, hard to believe. In just five years, the Chiefs have gone from being a fantastic team to a dynastic one, appearing in four Super Bowls and winning three of them.
But with their continued success comes a new problem: Chiefs fatigue. And let me tell you, there's no vaccine for it. Trust me, I asked my doctor when I went to get my flu shot. Symptoms include a lack of enthusiasm, eye-rolling, mood swings, boredom, and even blurred vision.
I mean, don't get me wrong, the Chiefs definitely deserve all the attention they get. But at this point, I'm just over it. As a writer, I always root for a good story, but let's be real, the Broncos vs. Chiefs games have become more predictable than a Scooby-Doo cartoon. It's the same old story every time - the Broncos come up with a clever plan, but in the end, they just can't seem to pull it off and blame it on the refs.
It's been a tough road for the Broncos, who have lost eight consecutive games in Kansas City and 16 of their last 17 games overall. It's almost like watching a rerun of a sad, yet comical movie. And now, the Chiefs seem to face the Broncos with a Joker's grin, making it even harder to stomach. In fact, this Sunday, they're an eight-point favorite, which makes total sense for a team that has won eight straight AFC West titles.
So why the Chiefs fatigue, you ask? Well, it's a combination of things. For starters, no one in their division really poses a threat to them. Not to mention, they just seem to win too much, and let's not forget, they're everywhere you look. I can't even turn on my TV without seeing Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Andy Reid. Mahomes even tells me what to eat, how to communicate, and where to bundle my home and auto insurance. It's like he's become my personal life coach. And don't even get me started on Kelce, who according to The Wall Street Journal, appeared in more commercials than any other celebrity during the 2023 season. He's promoting everything from cereal to soda, and let's not forget his famous "great googly-moogly" line in the Snickers "Chefs" commercial.
Don't get me wrong, these guys are fun, just like ice cream. But I don't eat ice cream for breakfast. So, I have to ask, is their expiration date approaching soon? And as if that wasn't enough, even the coach and quarterback have imposters. There's "Almost" Andy Reid, who looks, talks, and acts just like the real Big Red. Then there's Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola, who has patterned his appearance and mannerisms after Mahomes, but unfortunately, not his winning record.
And let's not forget about Taylor Swift, who happens to be dating Kelce. Now, I have no problem with a quick cutaway to her in the stands during games, but it's just another part of the endless dominance of the Chiefs that seems to be everywhere. It's like they're the Amazon of football, always in red and white, and impossible to avoid.
Even Broncos owner/CEO Greg Penner expressed his frustration with the constant Chiefs presence, saying, "Yeah, I am getting tired of the video they put up at the beginning of the annual session here with Kansas City pictures. I am ready for something different."
But while the previously long-suffering Chiefs are now reveling in their success, it's hard not to feel a bit of pity for them. They've gone from being pitied to being the life of the party. It's almost like they've become the Duke basketball team under Coach K or the Yankees with Kelce as Derek Jeter and Mahomes as Mariano Rivera. And as much as it pains me to say it, they've even become America's team, with everyone rooting against them.
But this week, it's the Broncos' turn to try and take down the Chiefs. And while there's no reason to believe they'll come out on top, I'm still holding onto the hope that someday this run of Chiefs dominance will come to an end, hopefully before Mahomes is selling life insurance and eating a spicy Italian sandwich with dentures. Because let's be real, even the most dominant teams eventually come to an end. And when that day comes, I'll be ready for something new and different.
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