<p><em>Some people are fans of the Kansas City Chiefs. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Kansas City Chiefs. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews so far </em><a href="https://defector.com/tag/wyts-2026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>here</em></a><em>.</em></p>
<p><strong>Your team:</strong> It’s over.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://lede-admin.defector.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2026/08/GettyImages-2251448004.jpg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) lies on the ground holding his knee after being injured in the fourth quarter of an NFL game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs" class="wp-image-231202" /></figure>