# CHIEFS SQUAD SHOW: Kansas City's Schedule Raises BIG Questions About Mahomes’ HEALTH, Trouble Ahead?

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Podcast: [Locked on Chiefs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-chiefs-1390401)
Published: 2026-05-15T01:20:59+00:00
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Aaron Ladd, JC Pearson, Darren Smith and Chris Clark break down Kansas City’s toughest four-game gauntlet—featuring the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, Cincinnati Bengals, and New England Patriots—while debating how key offseason changes, rookie starters, and divisional battles might tip the scales. Insightful predictions, win-loss projections, and sharp debate on Mahomes’ health and the Broncos’ threat set the stage for a season filled with intrigue. Will the Chiefs’ new-look defense hold? Is another AFC West crown within reach? 00:00 — Chiefs 2026 Schedule Reactions Intro, first impressions, and early discussion of the Chiefs' newly-released 2026 schedule, including week-by-week breakdowns and initial thoughts on key games, bye week, and broadcast slots. 17:46 — Toughest Four-Game Stretch Deep dive into identifying and analyzing the most challenging portion of the Chiefs' schedule, including matchups versus the Bills, Rams, Bengals, and Patriots, and debate on the ease or difficulty of early/late season runs. 33:58 — Chiefs Win-Loss Predictions Roundtable forecasting of the Chiefs’ 2026 win-loss record, with detailed opinions on likely pitfalls, division matchups, potential upsets, and playoff implications. Includes extended debate on Denver and division rivals. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, yo…

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