# Key DECISIONS Loom as Patrick Mahomes Faces Offensive Line Questions! Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-chiefs-1390401/key-decisions-loom-as-patrick-mahomes-faces-offensive-line-questions Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-chiefs-1390401/key-decisions-loom-as-patrick-mahomes-faces-offensive-line-questions.md Podcast: [Locked on Chiefs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-chiefs-1390401) Published: 2026-09-07T19:21:05+00:00 Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/key-decisions-loom-as-patrick-mahomes-faces-offensive-line-questions--74980039 Audio file: https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74980039/default.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-chiefs-1390401/episodes/key-decisions-loom-as-patrick-mahomes-faces-offensive-line-questions Duration seconds: 1837 ## Resource Kansas City Chiefs face a brewing storm on the offensive line as questions swirl around Josh Simmons’ availability and potential lineup changes ahead of their showdown with the Denver Broncos. Uncertainty around left tackle options sparks debate: will Andy Reid trust undrafted rookie Benson or lean on Josh Ezeudu or Diego Pounds to protect Patrick Mahomes’ blindside? Chiefs fans are left wondering how this shifting protection will impact Mahomes’ return and the team’s start to the season.The conversation explores whether the Chiefs’ offensive approach must evolve—should Andy Reid and Mahomes finally commit to running the ball more, especially with Kenneth Walker and an upgraded backfield? Key themes include how a renewed ground attack could force defenses to respect Kansas City’s run game and whether Mahomes should resist old habits by limiting high-risk plays early. Can Kansas City wear down Denver’s defense and ensure Mahomes stays healthy for the Super Bowl push?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-chiefs/ Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl/ TEXT US: 816-357-8781MORE NFL: 🚀 NFL Teams News - https://NFL33.com 🎞️ Chiefs Breakdowns at RGR Football - http://bit.ly/RGRF-Chiefs 🔥 ChiefsKingdom Gear 👉🏼 https://teespring.com/stores/rgr-store 📝 Chiefs Corner Site - https://chiefscorner.substack.com/ 🧧 Connect: @RyanTracyNFL | @LockedOnChiefs | @ChrisClarkNFL | @ChiefsCornerFor your next listen, check out the Locked On Fantasy Football podcast. Get daily insight to the best Fantasy draft strategies so you can win your league this season. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.Follow & Subscrib… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-chiefs-1390401/episodes/key-decisions-loom-as-patrick-mahomes-faces-offensive-line-questions/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-chiefs-1390401/key-decisions-loom-as-patrick-mahomes-faces-offensive-line-questions.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.