Chiefs’ Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes should be afraid of the Bengals this season

As Cincinnati emerges as a formidable foe, how will the dyamic duo steer the team through new NFL rivalries?

The Chiefs will have to look out for the Bengals and the Texans this season according to Chris Simms

Travis Kelce‘s Chiefs, a powerhouse dynasty with Patrick Mahomes at the helm of the NFL, have notched three Super Bowl wins. But could their streak of dominance be rattled? NFL analyst Chris Simms thinks so, and he’s pointing directly at the Cincinnati Bengals as the boogeyman of Kansas City.

During his recent appearance on “Pro Football Talk,” Simms sparked a bold conversation by declaring, “The only team you feel like, I think they’re a little scared of that team… it’s the Bengals.” He elaborated on how the Bengals have managed to unsettle the Chiefs, particularly with Joe Burrow leading Cincinnati to victories that include a crushing defeat of the Chiefs at home in a past AFC Championship game.

Yet, not all signs point to continued supremacy for the Bengals. Despite their past successes, Cincinnati faces challenges with Joe Burrow’s recurring injuries and the departure of key player Tyler Boyd. How will this impact their fear factor in the eyes of the Chiefs?

CJ Stroud’s Texans: AFC’s new titans ready to challenge Chiefs’ reign

On another front, the Houston Texans, led by rising star CJ Stroud, are positioning themselves as the new titans of the AFC. With high-profile additions like Stefon Diggs, Danielle Hunter, and former Bengals running back Joe Mixon, the Texans are drawing comparisons to the Los Angeles Rams‘ meteoric rise to the Super Bowl in 2018 under young talents Sean McVay and Jared Goff.

Stroud’s Texans finished the season with a commendable 10-7 record, topping their division and securing a playoff win. The team’s blend of youthful leadership and fresh talent raises the question: Are they ready to challenge the Chiefs and claim their spot at the top?

As the NFL gears up for another exhilarating season, all eyes will be on these emerging dynamics. Will Mahomes and the Chiefs find a new rival in Stroud’s Texans? Or will the Bengals continue to be the thorn in their side? With comparisons to NFL legends like Tom Brady being thrown into the mix, the stage is set for a showdown that could redefine the contours of power in the AFC. Stay tuned as these teams gear up to turn the gridiron into a battleground of strategy, skill, and sheer willpower.