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Kansas City Chiefs: 2017 Schedule Breakdown And Analysis

By Andrew Jones

Jan 16, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) runs with the ball as New England Patriots defensive tackle Alan Branch (97) defends during the first half in the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) runs with the ball as New England Patriots defensive tackle Alan Branch (97) defends during the first half in the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) celebrates his interception during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) celebrates his interception during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports /

Week 5: at Houston Texans

Sunday, Oct. 8 – 8:30 p.m. ET (NBC)
Things get rough after Washington, and it starts in Houston. The Chiefs laid an egg last year against the Texans. There are those who believe they will be in better hands with Tom Savage over Brock Osweiler. This may not be the most difficult game in this stretch, but the Texans can put up a big fight, especially on defense. If the Chiefs don’t bring their best here, it could be a domino effect for several weeks.

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Week 6: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Sunday, Oct. 15 – 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Fans should have this game circled on their calendars, right in the middle of October where afternoon football games are prime in the stadiums. The Chiefs crowd will be ready to welcome the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last year. Kansas City can’t expect to keep the Steelers out of the end zone again this time. The offense has to open up and get the big plays downfield to win this game.

Week 7: at Oakland Raiders

Thursday, Oct. 19 – 8:25 p.m. ET (CBS/NFLN)
The Chiefs could come into this game at 4-2 or maybe 3-3. Either way, Oakland could be a step ahead of Kansas City and that would make this a must-win game. The last time the Chiefs traveled to Oakland on a Thursday night, the winless Raiders pulled out the victory. Just about every recent game at O.co Coliseum has seen sloppy weather. Oakland doesn’t appear to have much of a running game which will be a big factor in the rain. If Derek Carr gets a rhythm with his receivers, though, it could be a long night for Kansas City.

Week 8: vs. Denver Broncos

Monday, Oct. 30 – 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
A mini-bye week would be a welcome relief as they welcome Denver to town for a Monday night game. Denver is hit or miss in that the defensive talent is still all world, but the loss of coordinator Wade Phillips may do some damage. Trevor Siemian could not do a single thing against the Chiefs in Arrowhead last year and, if he doesn’t have a reliable running back, advantage goes to the home team. I see this as a two-score win for the Chiefs to build confidence for the second half of the season.

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