The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for a unique NFL season with a schedule that will see them play games on nearly every day of the week. Led by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce, the Chiefs are set to make history by playing on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in addition to the traditional Sunday games.
This scheduling rarity has only been seen once before in the NFL, back in 1927 when the New York Yankees football team played on six different days in a single season. The Chiefs' packed schedule is a result of the increased television packages and broadcast windows available to high-profile teams like Kansas City.
Notable matchups for the Chiefs this season include a Thursday night opener against the Baltimore Ravens, two Monday night games against New Orleans and Tampa Bay, a Black Friday game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Amazon Prime Video, and a Christmas Day doubleheader on Netflix against Pittsburgh.
On the other end of the spectrum, the San Francisco 49ers face a challenging season with four games against teams coming off their bye weeks. This disparity in rest days could pose a significant challenge for the NFC champions as they navigate a tough schedule.
Rookie quarterbacks will also be in the spotlight this season, with Caleb Williams potentially facing off against other top picks like Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye. The Chicago Bears, who selected Williams first overall, will have intriguing matchups against fellow rookie QBs throughout the season.
Lastly, the Los Angeles Chargers, under new head coach Jim Harbaugh, are set to log the most miles of any NFL team this season with a travel schedule exceeding 26,000 miles. Teams like Miami, Seattle, and New England are also facing extensive travel, while others like Washington, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, and Atlanta have significantly lighter travel schedules.
