Mahomes Leads Unbeaten Chiefs; Simmons' Return Uncertain Amid Back Injury

The Kansas City Chiefs continue their dominant undefeated streak in the 2026 NFL season, with quarterback Patrick Mahomes leading the charge. The team recently secured a decisive 22-6 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, maintaining their status as one of the league's few remaining unbeaten teams. Mahomes himself is reportedly leading the NFL in a key statistical category following his recovery from an ACL tear.

Meanwhile, the status of rookie offensive lineman Josh Simmons remains a point of concern. Simmons, a former first-round pick, has been sidelined since mid-August with a bulging disc in his back, missing the first five games of the season. While he returned to limited practice last week, his availability for upcoming games is still uncertain, adding a layer of complexity to the Chiefs' offensive line situation.