The Kansas City Chiefs are spiraling fast. Once considered one of the NFL’s most dominant teams, the defending AFC powerhouse suffered yet another heartbreaking defeat on Sunday — blowing a 14-point lead to fall 31–28 to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The loss drops Kansas City to 2–3, their worst start in years, and has ignited serious questions about the future of head coach Andy Reid.

After the game, a visibly drained Reid faced reporters, acknowledging the growing tension within the organization.

“Clark’s really frustrated — and rightfully so,” Reid said, referring to team owner Clark Hunt. “We’re not playing the kind of football this city expects. We’ve got to fix this, and we’ve got to fix it fast.”

For a franchise accustomed to dominance under Reid and superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the collapse is nothing short of shocking. The Chiefs entered the game as heavy favorites, jumping out to a 21–7 lead early in the second quarter. But a string of costly turnovers, penalties, and defensive lapses allowed the Jaguars to mount a furious comeback — capped by Trevor Lawrence’s game-winning drive in the final minutes.

Mahomes, who finished with 287 passing yards and two touchdowns, took personal responsibility for the loss.

“We’ve got to be better in closing out games,” he said. “It’s on me as a leader to make sure we don’t lose focus when we’re ahead.”

Despite his words, frustration is boiling over in Kansas City. The Chiefs have now lost three of their last four games, with fans pointing to poor play-calling, a struggling offensive line, and a defense that can’t seem to stop anyone late in games.

Social media erupted immediately after the loss, with hashtags like #FireReid and #MahomesNeedsHelp trending on X (formerly Twitter). Many longtime Chiefs fans voiced disbelief, calling the team’s performance “unrecognizable” and accusing Reid of losing his trademark creativity.

NFL insiders have also begun speculating whether Reid could be in danger if the slump continues. One anonymous league executive told The Athletic:

“Nobody’s untouchable in this league. The Chiefs have too much talent to be 2–3. If this keeps up another couple of weeks, I wouldn’t be shocked if changes are made at the top.”

For Clark Hunt, known for his patience and loyalty, the situation poses a difficult dilemma. Reid has brought Kansas City unprecedented success, including three Super Bowl appearances and two titles. But the NFL is a “what-have-you-done-lately” business — and the Chiefs’ current trajectory is anything but championship-caliber.

Adding to the pressure, Kansas City faces a brutal upcoming stretch: matchups against the Bills, Bengals, and Chargers loom large on the schedule. If the team can’t rebound soon, their playoff hopes could be in serious jeopardy before midseason.

As Arrowhead fans filed out in silence Sunday night, the mood was clear — disappointment, disbelief, and growing anger. For now, Andy Reid remains the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. But unless something changes dramatically — and fast — the seat under him may soon become the hottest in the NFL.