Late Sunday evening, crammed with pleasure from one other Super Bowl victory, I requested Kansas City Chiefs defensive finish Frank Clark if his group was now thought-about a dynasty, with two Super Bowl victories in 4 years and three appearances.
He did not chew.
He would not say it. Nor would quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who gained his second Super Bowl MVP and second ring in 5 years.
“I’m not going to say dynasty but, we’re not performed,” Mahomes mentioned.
They will not say it, so I’ll: The Chiefs are a dynasty.
After rallying from 10 down on the half — scoring 17 fourth-quarter factors — to beat the Philadelphia Eagles in an exciting 38-35 victory, there isn’t any different technique to describe this workforce. Two titles in 4 years and three Super Bowl appearances in that very same time makes them a dynasty.
Not a dynasty within the Fifties Cleveland Browns means, however a dynasty of the fashionable recreation, the place free company and a wage cap can eat a workforce alive.
This is not a type of groups.
That’s due to coach Andy Reid and Mahomes, the perfect coach-quarterback mixture within the recreation. With Mahomes reinjuring his proper ankle Sunday evening, it appeared just like the Chiefs had been in hassle. But as a substitute it was Mahomes lighting up the Eagles’ vaunted protection — the top-ranked cross protection within the league — within the second half. He accomplished 13 of his 14 passes within the second half with two touchdowns.
But it was the best way he did it that impressed. With his mobility restricted some, it was the good scheming by Reid that produced the 2 second-half touchdowns. They received each on return-motion performs that had guys large open. They had been simple throws for Mahomes, made simple by Reid’s good offensive thoughts.
But it is Mahomes who makes this workforce a dynasty. The Chiefs traded away Tyreek Hill earlier than the season and the offense developed. Mahomes turned extra affected person, turned a greater passer. That confirmed up Sunday evening.
In 5 seasons, Mahomes now has 5 division titles, two regular-season MVPs, two Super Bowl MVPs and the 2 rings. On paper, the Eagles had been the higher workforce, however Mahomes was the good equalizer.
It’s at all times that means with franchise quarterbacks. That’s why the Chiefs finish the season because the top-ranked workforce in my Power Rankings and can be No. 1 going into subsequent season. Sustainable success comes from having “that” man at quarterback.
The drawback is the AFC is loaded with these guys. There is Josh Allen in Buffalo and Joe Burrow in Cincinnati. There is Justin Herbert with the Chargers and Trevor Lawrence on his means in Jacksonville. Those 4 groups will all be related in 2023 due to their quarterback.
But the perfect performs in Kansas City.
Tom Brady, he is coming for you in a whole lot of methods — together with presumably taking on as the perfect to ever do it.
Biggest Movers
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Chiefs
What’s to assume they can not maintain this going? The protection wants some upgrading, and so they might use one other receiver, however this can be a workforce constructed for the long term.
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14-3-0
2
Eagles
Jalen Hurts confirmed on the largest stage that he’s their franchise quarterback. The concern now could be they are going to be shedding offensive coordinator Shane Steichen.
2
14-3-0
3
Bengals
With Joe Burrow and that passing recreation, they are going to be within the Super Bowl combine once more subsequent yr. The offensive line stays a priority.
2
12-4-0
4
Bills
They must get higher in just a few areas, together with cross rush, cross safety and so they want one other receiver. They cannot ask Josh Allen to do all of it.
3
13-3-0
5
49ers
They head to the offseason with quarterback worries. What’s new? Will Brock Purdy come again from his elbow surgical procedure subsequent season? Or will or not it’s Trey Lance?
2
13-4-0
6
Cowboys
After the playoff loss to the 49ers, the stress will amp up on Dak Prescott and Mike McCarthy in 2023.
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12-5-0
7
Jaguars
This is a workforce on the rise with Trevor Lawrence and Doug Pederson. They do have to enhance their cross rush, however they are going to be a deep playoff workforce subsequent season.
4
9-8-0
8
Chargers
They have a brand new offensive coordinator, which is able to make Justin Herbert blissful and make this offense higher. They must throw down the sector extra.
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10-7-0
9
Giants
The large offseason strikes can be bringing again Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley. They will signal one — doubtless Jones — and tag the opposite.
1
9-7-1
10
Ravens
They will nearly actually put the franchise tag on Lamar Jackson to maintain him round. That won’t make him a cheerful participant, but it surely’s a should.
1
10-7-0
11
Vikings
They wanted to make a change at defensive coordinator, which they did. New coordinator Brian Flores will deliver a way more aggressive strategy.
4
13-4-0
12
Dolphins
They are dedicated to Tua Tagovailoa as quarterback, however now his well being is the largest concern. Getting Vic Fangio as defensive coordinator is a superb transfer.
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9-8-0
13
Seahawks
They will most probably deliver again Geno Smith at quarterback, which they need to do. There is a whole lot of younger expertise on the roster.
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9-8-0
14
Lions
This younger workforce will problem for the division title in 2023. They improved in a giant means this previous season.
1
9-8-0
15
Packers
The Aaron Rodgers saga hangs over this workforce’s offseason. Will he be with the Packers or is he getting traded?
1
8-9-0
16
Steelers
They simply missed out on the playoffs final season with rookie Kenny Pickett at quarterback. Now they must develop the offense round him as they push to be a playoff workforce.
1
9-8-0
17
Buccaneers
The Tom Brady period, nevertheless brief, is over. Now they’ve to search out his substitute.
3
8-9-0
18
Patriots
Bill Belichick made a good move to usher in Bill O’Brien as offensive coordinator. Mac Jones must be blissful after what occurred final season.
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8-9-0
19
Commanders
It seems like Sam Howell can be their quarterback in 2023, though a veteran can be additionally within the combine.
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8-8-1
20
Titans
This is one other workforce that has points at quarterback. They do not appear as offered on Ryan Tannehill as they was.
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7-10-0
21
Jets
The large offseason discuss is whether or not they can land Aaron Rodgers. If they do, this can be a workforce that may push the Bills for the AFC East title.
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7-10-0
22
Saints
They are looking for a quarterback, but it surely will not be Derek Carr. They have a workforce that may win a division title with the suitable quarterback.
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7-10-0
23
Browns
Deshaun Watson can have a full season with the Browns in 2023, which makes them a greater workforce. But he did not look nice when he performed final season.
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7-10-0
24
Panthers
Frank Reich is in as the top coach, however he has to discover a quarterback or it will not matter who coaches this workforce.
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7-10-0
25
Raiders
Who performs quarterback for the Raiders? It will not be Derek Carr, however perhaps it is Aaron Rodgers.
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6-11-0
26
Falcons
Are they offered on Desmond Ridder as their quarterback? Should they be?
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7-10-0
27
Cardinals
The teaching search will finish this week, however the greatest situation is Kyler Murray. He is coming off an ACL damage and there are questions on whether or not he’s the franchise man.
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4-13-0
28
Colts
Shane Steichen can be their new head coach, but when he does not discover a quarterback, it will not matter how good he’s as a coach. That’s the largest situation.
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4-12-1
29
Rams
Sean McVay is again as coach, however the important thing for subsequent season is protecting Matt Stafford wholesome. They nonetheless have a whole lot of top-level expertise.
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5-12-0
30
Broncos
New coach Sean Payton is among the finest offensive minds within the recreation. Now the problem can be fixing Russell Wilson.
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5-12-0
31
Texans
They employed DeMeco Ryans as coach, which can be factor for this franchise. This workforce, due to Ryans and draft belongings, is trending in the suitable route.
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3-13-1
32
Bears
Despite having the primary decide within the draft, they are going to construct round Justin Fields. They must get him assist, and so they have the cap room to do it.
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3-14-0
