The idiot’s guide to redemption for the 6-3 Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs are in good position in the AFC despite dropping three of their last four. Today, we’ll discuss the recipe for second half success.

Following their bye-week break, the Kansas City Chiefs are set to resume their schedule with a Week 11 matchup with the New York Giants. As losers of three of their last four, Kansas City’s looking forward to a get-well game with their 1-8, NFC East bottom-dwelling opponent. The Chiefs currently stand as the No. 3 seed in the AFC playoff picture and hope to keep pace with the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots — two teams they’re trailing by a full game. Multi-game win streaks by the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans (similarly 6-3) are also incentive for head coach Andy Reid and company to start the second half of the season strong.

The cure for what ails the Kansas City Chiefs depends entirely upon who you ask. Some suggest the answer’s to be found in a personnel switch at the quarterback position (from Alex Smith to Patrick Mahomes). Others are convinced that the solution is relieving defensive coordinator Bob Sutton of duty. Survey a third group and they’re likely to take aim at Reid. Here’s the quick translation: There’s no singular issue plaguing the Chiefs and its 2017 fate is ultimately reliant upon just how many warts this team can either rid itself of or cover up.

For the sake of everyone involved, I’m prepared to make a number of recommendations on how the Chiefs can reclaim their season down the stretch. If all hearts and minds are clear, let’s begin.