Andy Reid’s post-bye track record and Chiefs schedule outlook

Andy Reid maintains a 22-4 record in games following a bye week. This trend supports the Kansas City Chiefs as they attempt to climb the AFC West. The Chiefs hold a 6-2 record and occupy second place behind the 7-2 Denver Broncos. Reid earned a 13-1 mark in Philadelphia and holds a 9-3 record in Kansas City following weeks of rest. The team sat at 5-4 at the season’s midway point following a 28-21 loss in Buffalo. I see the team needing to catch Denver and the Chargers, who sit at 0-8 in the division. The Broncos hold the top spot in the division.

The season felt disjointed due to several roster absences. The team played six games without Rashee Rice due to his suspension and lost Xavier Worthy to a shoulder injury. I note the team also lost Isiah Pacheco to injury and left tackle Josh Simmons to a family matter. The Chiefs’ ability to overcome their current standings depends on whether the returning players like Isiah Pacheco and Josh Simmons can restore the offensive rhythm that the team lost during the early weeks of this 2026 campaign. The team previously won five out of six games following an 0-2 start, including a 30-17 victory over the Lions and a 31-0 rout of the Raiders.

Roster recovery and upcoming matches

Roster stability improved after the bye week. Josh Simmons returned to the field. Isiah Pacheco expects to play again soon. The team also welcomes back defensive tackle Mike Pennel. These moves help the defense after the loss to rookie Omarr Norman-Lott.

The offense relies on specific production to stay competitive. Patrick Mahomes completed 32 of 47 passes for 382 yards and 3 touchdowns. Kenneth Walker III rushed for 117 yards. Travis Kelce caught 9 passes for 101 yards and a touchdown. These performances help mitigate the loss of production from other skill players. I note the team also added defensive tackle Mike Pennel to help overcome the loss of Omarr Norman-Lott to a season-ending knee injury.

The team also faces the impact of several players departing. Isiah Pacheco moved to the Detroit Lions as a free agent. Jaylen Watson left for the Los Angeles Rams. The roster also lost Leo Chenal and Bryan Cook to the Washington Commanders and Cincinnati Bengals.

Late season television windows

The upcoming schedule provides many televised opportunities. The Chiefs visit the Atlanta Falcons today, November 15, at 1:00 PM ET on CBS. This game follows a 35-12 win over the New York Jets. The team travels to face the Arizona Cardinals on November 22 at 1:00 PM and the Buffalo Bills on November 26 at 8:20 PM. The team also visits the Los Angeles Rams on December 3 at 8:15 PM and the Cincinnati Bengals on December 13 at 4:25 PM. I find the road games against the Bills and Rams challenging.

The late-season slate contains several primetime games for the traveling fans. The Chiefs face the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving night and the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football. The team also plays the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football in Week 15 at 8:15 PM. You should check the network listings for the December 27 game against the San Francisco 49ers.

The divisional matchups present more challenges for the team. The Chiefs face the Raiders and the Chargers later in the season. The Chargers hold an 0-8 record, while the Raiders hold a 4-5 record. I wonder if the Chiefs can sweep the remaining division opponents?