First off, everyone disregard my last column. That was written before the Chiefs actually started to lose every single game they played.

   They went from number one in the power rankings to number 21 in the span of seven weeks. And for me, it’s not fully quarterback Alex Smith’s fault. It’s the offensive line. Since week nine, he’s thrown at least one interception per game. That’s all due to the failure that the offensive line not blocking well enough and giving Smith enough time in the pocket. The average time in the pocket is about 2.5 seconds, while Smith is getting about 2 until he’s under pressure from the defense and either has to move out of the way and throw it or scramble.

   It also seems like Smith is blind, because on multiple occasions in multiple games, receivers have been wide open and he hasn’t even glanced their way. Players like Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce have been in the middle of the field with no defenders around them. Is he scared it’ll get intercepted there? Or is he just feeling the effects of 13 seasons, not counting college or highschool?

   I know a lot of people disagree with me when I say that the Chiefs should start Mahomes. I don’t mean for a whole game. Maybe a quarter or a couple drives. Just look at Mahomes stats from college. He had a 65.7% completion rate, which is right behind Smith’s at 67.9%. In 2016, Mahomes had 5052 yards for the season, which is more then Smith has ever had in his career for a single season. Mahomes also had a total of 41 touchdowns in his 2016 season, while Smith’s total so far is 23, which is from 2013 to this season.

   I know Mahomes is still young and fresh from college, but if Andy Reid doesn’t give him experience, it’s gonna be a disaster. If Smith gets injured, then Mahomes will go into an NFL game without a single minute of a regular season game under his belt.

   Are the Chiefs going to make the playoffs? Who knows. With the power rankings for the Chiefs placing them pretty low, it doesn’t look like it. If they keep playing like they have been, then they have a slight chance of making it, but they won’t make it past the second round. But maybe Reid will start Mahomes or come up with some more of his famous trick plays. At this point, I know the fans and players will take anything for a win, since they’ve gone four weeks without one.