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Carter Bahns· Aug 5, 2026

Unsigned CBS Sports piece argues the Chiefs will bounce back modestly in 2026 — winning more than six games, likely a couple more than last year's 6-11 — but that the dynasty's peak has passed. It also frames rookie No. 6 pick Mansoor Delane as an immediate starting cornerback.

“A bounce-back year ought to be on deck in the sense that the Chiefs will win more than six games, but this is not the same monster that dominated the league for much of the last 10 years.”

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Mansoor Delane · 2026 season

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  • Depth Chart CallsMansoor DelaneKansas City ChiefsAug 5, 2026

    Mansoor Delane to be 1st on the depth chart

    “Kansas City then used the No. 6 overall pick on ready-made starting cornerback Mansoor Delane”

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  • Season Win TotalsKansas City ChiefsAug 5, 2026

    Kansas City Chiefs to finish with ? wins

    “A bounce-back year ought to be on deck in the sense that the Chiefs will win more than six games ... the Chiefs should be expected to win at least a couple of more games than they did in their anomalous letdown season.”

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