4 hours Ago By SAM
are in a strong position as the 2024 NFL season nears its conclusion. At 12-1, they sit atop the AFC West and have secured their 10th consecutive playoff berth. But while the reigning Super Bowl champions have a firm grip on postseason contention, the road ahead is anything but easy.
Over the next three weeks, Kansas City will face one of the toughest scheduling stretches in the NFL, with three games in just 11 days. This condensed schedule has raised concerns for both players and coaches, especially for , who voiced his unease about the physical toll it could take. A packed schedule The will kick off this challenging stretch with a matchup against the on Sunday, December 15.
Just six days later, they'll face the on Saturday, December 21. The grand finale of this brutal schedule will be a highly anticipated Christmas Day clash with the on December 25. Three games in less than two weeks is a tall order for any NFL team, let alone one with Super Bowl aspirations.
For players such as , the condensed schedule raises legitimate health and performance concerns. "It is not a good feeling," admitted. "I'm excited to play on Christmas to hopefully get back from what we did last year, but you never want to play this many games in this short of time.
It's just not great for your body. But at the end of the day, it's your job, your profession. You have to come to work and do it.
" The isn't alone in his concerns. Head coach echoed the sentiment, noting that preparation will be key during this stretch. "You just have to manage it.
It is what it is," said. "You make the best of it. One thing is you've got to get guys ready for a game, give them the chance to do whatever you present to them.
So, I help them out now. We've got a normal week right here. So, we've got to take care of business.
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