Kansas City Chiefs ceiling and floor for 2023

The Chiefs could become a dynasty with two Super Bowl wins in four seasons. No team has repeated as champs in 18 years.

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Patrick Mahomes is the NFL's top player. The 27-year-old led NFL in passing yards last season with a career-high 5,250 in 17 games.

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He threw 41 TDs and had a QBR of 77.6, higher than average. He's likely to win his third league MVP, according to OddsChecker.

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Pacheco's development could give the Chiefs an elite ground attack.

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The 251st pick in the 2022 NFL Draft started 11 games and rushed for 830 yards on 170 attempts (4.9 yards/attempt). RB1 this season could reach 1,000 yards.

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They've won seven recurrent AFC West positions, made five erect conference victory games, and posted two 14-win seasons since 2019.

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NFL players don't want to lose their starting job before the season begins.

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Coach Reid unsure of arrival time, says news conference. Jones threatens to hold until Week 8 if no new deal.

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Injury to 29-year-old will weaken Kansas City pass-rush. Jones had 15.5 sacks last season, the most among Chiefs players.

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