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The\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0take on the Denver Broncos in a highly anticipated Week 11 matchup that could change the direction of the AFC West for the remainder of the season. The Broncos may hold an 8-2 record, but the Chiefs’ quarterback has been important in the success against Denver.<\/p>\n
In this episode of the Kansas City Chiefs Insiders Podcast, we break down how Patrick Mahomes has performed against the\u00a0Denver Broncos\u00a0in his career ahead of their Week 11 clash.<\/p>\n
Below is a partial transcript from Chiefs head coach Andy Reid’s recent media availability, previewing their upcoming matchup.<\/p>\n
REID: \u201cI think Pete (Sweeney) what we\u2019ll do is see where we\u2019re at here. We know we\u2019ve got a good player (Jaylon Moore) in there now (and) we know what Josh (Simmons) is capable of and all of that. So we\u2019ll just see where we\u2019re at when they get back.\u201d<\/p>\n
REID: \u201cWe\u2019ll have to see on (Isiah) Pacheco and (Jawaan) Taylor was feeling pretty good by the time he got back here and left. We\u2019ll probably be okay there.\u201d<\/p>\n
REID: \u201cWe really like Elijah (Mitchell) obviously, or he wouldn\u2019t be here. I think that makes a big statement there. Clyde (Edwards-Helaire) is \u2013 he knows all the protections, he knows all that. Not only does he know it, he\u2019s done it. So, we\u2019ve seen him do it so there\u2019s a comfort there. Not that Elijah doesn\u2019t – he\u2019s a very sharp kid, but we\u2019ve seen our guy do it. That was the only reason why.\u201d<\/p>\n
REID: \u201cPlayers are always concerned about other players\u2019 well-being, that\u2019s first of all. But on the other hand, they also move forward, and they don\u2019t necessarily look back. They giddy up and go on what\u2019s there today and let\u2019s go and they go 100 miles an hour with that. I think it\u2019s a blend of things that they\u2019re not dwelling on that, but they want to make sure he\u2019s okay as a human being.\u201d<\/p>\n
REID: \u201cNot necessarily, no.\u201d<\/p>\n
As the 2025 NFL season intensifies, Geno Smith has made one thing abundantly clear: he\u2019s not interested in the off-field chatter, the opinions of critics, or the narratives being spun by the media. <\/p>\n
Smith has faced his fair share of criticism throughout his career, with his time with the Seattle Seahawks and now his tenure with the Raiders providing plenty of moments for pundits to weigh in. After a series of inconsistent performances, there\u2019s no shortage of narratives being built around his future in the NFL. But Smith isn\u2019t concerned with the noise \u2014 he\u2019s determined to prove himself on the field.<\/p>\n
A New Focus: One Play at a Time<\/strong><\/p>\n For Smith, it\u2019s all about his next opportunity to lead his team to victory. Despite a rough start to the season with the Raiders, Smith is focused on putting the past behind him and moving forward. His statement is a clear indication that he\u2019s choosing to focus on what he can control \u2014 his performance, his leadership, and the results on the field.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve learned to block out the distractions,\u201d Smith continued. \u201cAt the end of the day, it\u2019s about what happens when you step onto that field. The rest doesn\u2019t matter. I\u2019m here to play ball, and that\u2019s where my focus is.\u201d<\/p>\n This mindset comes at a critical juncture for Smith. The Raiders are looking for consistency from their quarterback, and Smith knows that he needs to step up and lead this team. With a solid supporting cast around him and a coaching staff committed to his success, Smith is ready to show the world that he\u2019s capable of more than the ups and downs he\u2019s been labeled with in the past.<\/p>\n The Opportunity Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n Week 11 is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in Smith\u2019s season. As the Raiders face a tough opponent, the quarterback\u2019s ability to block out the noise and deliver on the field will be crucial. With his statement, Smith is making it clear that he isn\u2019t going to be defined by the criticism or the narrative that surrounds him. His focus is laser-sharp, and he\u2019s determined to let his play do the talking.<\/p>\n For the Raiders, Smith\u2019s commitment to his role and his no-nonsense approach could be the spark they need to get back on track. His leadership will be key to executing the game plan and finding success in the high-stakes moments. And for Smith, his chance to prove himself on the field has never been more important.<\/p>\n No More Excuses<\/strong><\/p>\n At this point in his career, Geno Smith has nothing left to prove to anyone except himself. He\u2019s already overcome plenty of obstacles, and now it\u2019s all about taking responsibility for his role in the offense and leading his team with conviction. The past is behind him, and the future is in his hands. Smith has the chance to rewrite the narrative \u2014 and he\u2019s doing it with one clear focus: football.<\/p>\n As the Raiders head into the second half of the season, the pressure is on. But with Geno Smith\u2019s mindset firmly on the field, the distractions of the outside world won\u2019t be a factor. The only thing that matters now is what happens when he takes the snap. No distractions, no excuses \u2014 just football.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0take on the Denver Broncos in a highly anticipated Week 11 matchup that could change the direction of the AFC West for the remainder of the season. The Broncos may…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7278,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7279","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breaking-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t