The Kansas City Chiefs just endured a preseason nightmare against the Seattle Seahawks — and it’s raised a serious question: Is the Chiefs’ dynasty truly built on depth, or is it all riding on the shoulders of Patrick Mahomes?

Drew Lock “shreds” the Chiefs’ defense

The Seattle Seahawks turned the field into their own stage as QB Drew Lock looked unstoppable. He racked up 129 yards and 2 touchdowns, slicing through KC’s defense as if it were nothing more than a training drill. Not just Lock — Sam Darnold and rising talent Jalen Milroe joined the fun, showcasing Seattle’s frightening depth at quarterback.

Chiefs without Mahomes = “just another team”

On the other side, the Chiefs rolled out Gardner Minshew, Chris Oladokun, and Bailey Zappe. The result? A string of dull checkdowns, no spark, and, most importantly, a wave of frustration across the sideline. The offense lacked firepower, the defense got torched, and without Mahomes, Kansas City looked painfully ordinary.

The harsh truth about depth?

Andy Reid is known as one of the NFL’s most prepared coaches, but this game ignited a debate: Are the Chiefs truly as deep as the media claims, or is this entire dynasty built solely on Mahomes’ brilliance?

Fans are beginning to wonder — if Patrick Mahomes were ever sidelined long-term, could Kansas City maintain its reign, or would the empire crumble in an instant?

Conclusion: A preseason warning shot

Sure, it’s only preseason, and you can’t read too much into these games. But there’s no denying it: the loss to Seattle exposed a cold reality — the Chiefs look alarmingly vulnerable without Mahomes on the field.

If Kansas City doesn’t find real answers at backup QB and beyond, this “dynasty” may be shorter-lived than fans ever imagined.