Let's get this out there right away: I didn't think the 2023 Kansas City Chiefs could win the Super Bowl.
When did this mindset start for me?
I would say around the Philadelphia Eagles game, where the offense had a poor showing after a bye. At that point, I was entirely skeptical of the team in general. While the defense was undoubtedly an excellent unit, the offense continuously stumbled and regressed over the season. Before the bye week, the offense wasn't necessarily good, but they were hitting rock bottom with performances against the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills — and eventually the Las Vegas Raiders.