NFL predictions: Chiefs, Mahomes present formidable challenge for struggling Jets

The New York Jets are on the road in Kansas City, Missouri to take on the Kansas City Chiefs in the Jets’ ninth game of the 2026 season this Sunday. The Jets will be looking to get back on the winning track after dropping six of their last seven games.

These two teams last met in a 23 – 20 Chiefs victory in 2023. The Chiefs have won four of the last five games between these two teams. Prior to that the Jets had won five of seven. The Chiefs lead the overall series 21 – 19 – 1.

The Chiefs opened the 2026 season with a bang, reeling off five straight victories, primarily against weak opponents.