4 Chiefs matchups that absolutely shouldn’t be primetime games in 2026
Arrowhead Pride • • sports
Key Points:
- Despite a disappointing 6-11 season, the Kansas City Chiefs remain a major national focus due to star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, defensive tackle Chris Jones, and head coach Andy Reid.
- The article argues that certain Chiefs games, including matchups against the Raiders, Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets, and Miami Dolphins, do not warrant primetime national television slots due to lack of competitiveness or marquee appeal.
- The Raiders, despite having the No. 1 overall pick and a Heisman-winning quarterback, are still considered far from legitimate contenders, making their game against the Chiefs more suitable for regional afternoon viewing.
- The Cardinals and Jets matchups lack the excitement or star power to be primetime, with the Jets’ quarterback situation and the Cardinals’ overall directionlessness cited as reasons.
- The Dolphins, now in a transitional offensive phase without key players like Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, also do not provide enough electricity to justify a primetime national window against the Chiefs.