Behind Patrick Mahomes, whose journey from son of a baseball player to superstar quarterback is already legendary, the Chiefs – one of the NFL's most storied franchises – kick off their bid for a third straight Super Bowl title. But a rash of injuries threaten their strong start to the 2024 season and raise serious concerns about the challenging road ahead.

In the most anticipated game of the regular season, the Chiefs square off against AFC rivals Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Meanwhile beyond the field, the team works to maintain focus, a difficult task considering their dominance and global popularity have earned them love and hate in equal measure.