The Kansas City Chiefs know that they will go as deeply into the postseason as their offense will take them. Going into each game, having quarterback Patrick Mahomes lead an offense with a stable offensive line — and Pro Bowl playmakers like Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill — is a distinct advantage.
That’s what made the first 20 minutes of Kansas City’s 42-21 Wild Card victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night so frustrating. Three of the team’s first five drives ended in punts — and the other two ended in turnovers.