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Chiefs 2020 schedule: The 5 easiest games for Kansas City

By Byron Smith

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs gets dunked in Gatorade after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs gets dunked in Gatorade after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 21: Jarrett Stidham #4 of the New England Patriots looks on against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 21, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 21: Jarrett Stidham #4 of the New England Patriots looks on against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 21, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /

Week 4: Vs. New England Patriots

The rivalry formed between the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots over the last two seasons was built around one matchup: Patrick Mahomes vs. Tom Brady. Now that Brady is gone, the rivalry has likely disappeared.

Sure, it is Bill Belichick, the mad genius that manages to win with Wal-Mart baggers at receiver, but that was always built on the abilities of quarterback Tom Brady. Brady’s decision-making, football IQ, and toughness in the pocket is what made Belichick’s screen and quick pass-centric offense work. Jarrett Stidham is no Tom Brady, and with the lack of talent at receiver still pressing the offense, the kid is set up to fail.

Mahomes slayed the dragon last season when he finally took his victory over Tom Brady and Belichick in Week 14. The mental pressure that hinders young players against the Patriots has been lifted from the Chiefs, giving Mahomes and company confidence that they can do Super Bowl champion things and find victory in Week 4.

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