Grading five key Chiefs contributors through five weeks.

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Patrick Mahomes | Grade C |

It speaks volumes about Patrick Mahomes' standards that even giving him a "C" grade feels generous here. Through five weeks, Clark Kent has suited up for the Chiefs, while Superman is yet to appear. The Chiefs may be undefeated, but Mahomes has done JUST enough to keep them afloat, and that’s incredibly uncharacteristic of him. Six touchdowns to six interceptions and 247 passing yards per game? Those are numbers more fitting for a Daniel Jones statline, not the three time Super Bowl MVP.

We’ve grown accustomed to Mahomes elevating the team to greatness, but so far this season, it’s been more about the defense and key offensive contributors. Hopefully, Number 15 can pull it together soon, because the Kingdom will need their MVP quarterback back in form if they wish to complete the three-peat.

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Chris Jones | Grade A+|

Chris Jones is the heart and soul of the Chiefs' defense, and somehow, year after year, he keeps leveling up. After an offseason filled with speculation about a potential split between Jones and Kansas City, GM Brett Veach made the smart move of locking down the star defensive tackle with a 5-year, $158 million deal. And let’s be real—Jones is worth every cent.

Through six weeks of the season, Jones is making a strong case for Defensive Player of the Year. He’s anchoring a solid but otherwise unremarkable defensive line, stepping up and taking over games at will. With three sacks and seven assists through just five games, he's once again on pace for a double-digit sack season—classic Chris Jones. Call him Mr. Reliable because when the Chiefs need a playmaker, #95 is always there to deliver.

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Travis Kelce | Grade B |

Travis Kelce, aka Zeus, might be getting up there in age, but the greatest tight end of his era still has plenty left in the tank. Sure, it hasn’t been a red-hot start for Kelce—or the Chiefs’ offense as a whole—but he’s quietly racked up 228 yards through five weeks, helping KC remain undefeated.

Weeks 4 and 5, though, were vintage Kelce. He put up 89 yards on 7 catches against the Chargers, followed by 70 yards on 9 catches versus the Saints, proving he's still a game-changer when needed. While some have speculated we’re nearing the end of #87’s legendary run, I’d argue Kelce is just biding his time. As always, he'll remind everyone why he's the GOAT when it matters most.

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Trent McDuffie | Grade A+ |

Trent McDuffie might just be the Chiefs’ best draft pick in recent memory—and that’s saying something, considering their track record. When McDuffie slipped in the draft and KC swooped in to grab him, fans were shocked that a team picking so late could land such a highly regarded prospect. Now, it’s clear the Chiefs made an absolute steal.

Since day one, McDuffie has been a lockdown corner, forming a lethal DB partnership with former Chief L’Jarius Sneed. Now the undisputed CB1 in Kansas City—and maybe the entire NFL—McDuffie’s play speaks for itself. His name rarely gets called because quarterbacks know better than to test him. Quiet, humble, and consistently elite, it’s hard to recall the last time #22 gave up a big play.

The Chiefs need to lock him down long-term because they’ve got a defensive superstar on their hands. He’s that good.

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Xavier Worthy | Grade B |

Xavier Worthy has had a lot thrown at him this season, and with the Chiefs' wide receiver room plagued by injuries, even more will be expected in the coming weeks. As a 21-year-old rookie, Worthy was initially projected to have a quieter WR3 role behind Rashee Rice and Hollywood Brown, giving him time to learn Andy Reid’s complex offense. Fast forward to Week 5, and he’s now the most talented receiver left standing with Rice and Brown both out for the season.

Worthy’s start has been anything but quiet, with 179 receiving yards and four total touchdowns—two through the air and two on the ground. He’s shown a knack for finding the end zone, but with Mahomes needing a reliable deep threat, Worthy will have to step up even more and become the go-to guy when the pressure is on. The spotlight is on him now, and he has the talent to deliver.

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