The Kansas City Chiefs’ nine-year stranglehold on the AFC West looks like slipping away.A 22-19 loss to the Denver Broncos left the Chiefs 5-5 — four games back on Sunday’s opponents.Andy Reid admits that things aren’t going to planGettyQuarterback Patrick Mahomes has made it all the way to the Super Bowl in five of his seven seasons as a starter.But after a poor campaign, the superstar passer and head coach Andy Reid face a fight even to make the playoffs.“I think we’re really talented,” Mahomes said after the Week 11 defeat. “We’ve got a lot of great players, but it’s about being more consistent. “I think it starts with me. There’s times where I’m firing and we’re moving the ball down the field at ease. But there’s times where we go in spurts where I miss a throw like I did or a protection call or whatever that is. “It’s about being more consistent, that’s what this league is. We haven’t been consistent enough to win games. It starts with me.”Reid would normally be expected to leap to his QB’s defense — they have, after all, won three rings together.But the veteran coach appeared to suggest that he wasn’t happy with some of the decisions made under center, although talkSPORT’s Brian T. Smith writes that Big Red should look at himself before pointing fingers.“I know you know all this, but we’re calling the quite a few of the RPOs (run-pass options),” he said. “So yesterday they were giving us opportunities to throw the football.“We utilized the opportunities there, and those things end up being as good as a run for you. We’re getting four-plus yards and and you go with it.“But the runs are being called. It’s just, you know, sometimes they turn into into passes in today’s world. That’s how it goes.Chiefs sink to new lowThe Kansas City Chiefs have plummeted to the unfathomable depths of 13th in talkSPORT’s Super Bowl power rankings.Read Brian T. Smith’s verdict here.Randi is Patrick’s biggest fanGEGettyShe has been by his side throughout a glittering career[/caption]“We’re getting them in. Now, we have some hard runs where you just line up and go. Probably could call more of those.”Fans thought Reid may be throwing subtle shade at Mahomes.“This may be the closest you will ever hear Andy digging in on Mahomes!” wrote one on X.“Kinda threw the QB under the bus a bit,” a second added.Despite their woes, the Chiefs still have a stacked roster — and time to turn things round.“I still believe in our Chiefs,” posted a fan on social media as a rallying cry.NFL's Greatest......Ranking the top 10......Quarterbacks of all-time – Can anyone better Tom Brady?Wide receivers of all-time – Does Randy Moss or Jerry Rice come out on top?Running backs of all-time – Stacking Jim Brown, Barry Sanders, Walter Payton, Emmitt Smith and moreTight ends of all-time – How does Travis Kelce compare?She got plenty of support, including from a certain Randi Mahomes.“Me too,” replied the former Texas Tech phenom’s mom.The Chiefs welcome the 8-2 Indianapolis Colts to Arrowhead on Sunday needing victory to build some momentum for the run-in.Stay up to date with the latest from the NFL across all platforms – follow our dedicated talkSPORT USA Facebook page and subscribe to our talkSPORT USA YouTube channel for news, exclusive interviews and more.