We are 76 days away from the Kansas City Chiefs‘ season-opening game against the Denver Broncos on “Monday Night Football” in Week 1.
Left guard Kingsley Suamataia will wear that uniform for the Chiefs as the starting left guard for the second consecutive season in his third year as an NFL player.
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He’s off to a good start, but is still looking up on the list of the franchise’s best No. 76s.
John Alt #76, Tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs during the American Football Conference West game against the Los Angeles Rams on 25 September 1994 at the Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, United States. The Rams won the game 16 – 0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Allsport/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Only two players who have worn No. 76 have won the Super Bowl in Kansas City, but each of Moorman and Duvernay-Tardif arguably played their best in both of their lone championship campaigns.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – DECEMBER 07: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 7, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images
It was the lowest mark Pro Football Focus has given Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for an “Offense” grade since 2017, his rookie year, in which he started just the season finale. He averaged a grade of 89 during his seven years as a starter before 2025.
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As someone who reluctantly cites these inarguably subjective grades given, it’s just an interesting note, and one that doesn’t necessarily reflect whether Mahomes took a step back himself.
There is a real chance the offensive system in place from 2023-2025, led by offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, had grown predictable enough to make the situation surrounding Kansas City’s star quarterback as difficult as any season in his career.
