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Patrick Mahomes Talks Retirement Ahead of Chargers Clash

Patrick Mahomes Talks Retirement Ahead of Chargers Clash

September 05, 2025

September 05, 2025 Edition #111

👋 Hey football fans,

Yesterday’s rain may have dampened the field, but today, hopes are high and the stage is set. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs take on Justin Herbert and the Chargers in São Paulo, with both teams looking to open the 2025 season with a statement. Big plays, tight rivalry, and a sun-soaked (hopefully) kickoff.

So, let’s huddle up…

Narratives That Will Define the Night

Global stage: NFL opens its first international regular-season game of 2025 in Brazil at Corinthians Arena. Read about it here.
Close streak: Chiefs have won seven straight, but six were one-possession games, four by three points or less, and one in overtime.
Super Bowl hangover: Teams that lost the Super Bowl are 6-19 ATS in Week 1 over 25 years; the Chiefs themselves failed to cover in 2021 after losing to Tampa Bay.
Mahomes without Rice: Patrick Mahomes opens the year without suspended WR Rashee Rice, turning to Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown, and Tyquan Thornton to keep the vertical threat alive.

Kansas City Chiefs

Out: WR Jalen Royals (knee)
Questionable: DT Omarr Norman-Lott (ankle)
Full Participation: WR Hollywood Brown (ankle), OT Jawaan Taylor (knee)

Los Angeles Chargers

Out: None
Questionable: RG Mekhi Becton (illness)
Full Participation: RB Najee Harris (eye), DB Elijah Molden (knee)

Who do you think will snatch the win today?

Roger Goodell is reportedly planning to add Rio de Janeiro, and Maracanã Stadium, to the international game roster in 2026. Read more about it here.

⁠Ahead of the Chiefs’ clash with the Chargers, Patrick Mahomes makes his stance on retirement clear. And his answer may not be that shocking afterall!

So, did you see the Spitgate last game? Well, it seems Dak Prescott may have been the one to initiate it. Read what he said about it post game.