Nov 9, 2026 · 48 min
Chiefs dominate Jets as Kansas football teams unravel
Chiefs Ground Jets, Mahomes OK, Butker is Not, Broncos Hang on Again, MU Video Review Shocker, Cats are Bust, KU Blows One
The episode weighs Kansas City’s convincing win against unresolved kicking and play-calling concerns, then tracks costly collapses across the state’s college programs.
- 1The Chiefs finally controlled a game, but Patrick Mahomes’ elbow scare and Harrison Butker’s misses keep important questions open.
- 2Missouri’s loss to Texas turned on disputed reviews, while Kansas State and Kansas suffered damaging defensive and late-game collapses.
- 3Bobby Witt Jr.’s third consecutive Heart and Hustle Award offers a rare note of sustained achievement amid the broader sports frustration.
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Patrick Mahomes’ sideline evaluation and attempted throws turn a dominant Chiefs win into an injury watch.
The brief
Kansas City beat the Jets 35-12 in a rare comfortable victory, with a stronger pass rush and improved defensive execution overshadowing Patrick Mahomes’ elbow scare.
Mahomes returned after sideline evaluation, but Harrison Butker’s consecutive missed field goals and the Chiefs’ failed quarterback sneak keep the win from feeling complete.
The episode widens its focus to Denver’s close-game streak and Missouri’s narrow loss to Texas, where five reviews went against the Tigers.
Kansas State was demolished by Oklahoma State, while Kansas surrendered a last-minute touchdown to UCF; both losses prompt questions about talent, coaching, and priorities.
Bobby Witt Jr.’s third straight Heart and Hustle Award closes the discussion on a positive note, recognized by teammates and former players for effort and character.
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