RM Andy Reid Faces Road Struggles Like Never Before in Kansas City Chiefs’ 2024 Season

For the first time since his initial season with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2014, Andy Reid has encountered a challenge he hasn’t faced in years: a string of disappointing road losses.

The Chiefs had an emotional high following their hard-fought victory over the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday, but that momentum quickly deflated after a tough Thursday night loss to the Dallas Cowboys. This defeat, just as crucial for Dallas, leaves Kansas City at a .500 record of 6-6 on the season—adding yet another road loss to their disappointing tally.

With that, Reid is now dealing with his worst road record since 2014, having racked up five losses away from home this season. This marks the most road defeats in a single season for the Chiefs during the Patrick Mahomes era.

While Kansas City isn’t mathematically out of playoff contention, their chances are looking slimmer by the day. A playoff berth is still within reach, but it’s going to take more than just winning the remaining games. With a tough slate ahead—including matchups against the Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, and Tennessee Titans—there’s little room for error.

Additionally, the Chiefs need help from other teams. They’ll need to outpace the Jacksonville Jaguars, Buffalo Bills, and Chargers in the standings—each of whom have already bested Kansas City in head-to-head matchups.

Even if they manage to sneak into the playoffs, there’s no guarantee they’ll make a deep run. As a likely wildcard team, they’d have to travel for each postseason game. So far, the Chiefs’ road performances have been underwhelming. Aside from a narrow win against the New York Giants, their away games have been far from convincing. This inability to win critical road games casts doubt on their ability to make any serious noise in the postseason.

It’s clear this team is running on fumes. After years of success and championship aspirations, the grind is taking its toll. The dynasty might be coming to an end, but that’s part of the cycle in professional sports. As good as they’ve been, every team eventually faces a down year—and it might just be the Chiefs’ turn.