Former Chiefs lineman Mitchell Schwartz passionately defended Kansas City after its 0-2 start, blaming tough travel and elite opponents rather than players, and urged frustrated fans to keep perspective instead of panicking, calling the outrage “outrageous” while expressing confidence the team will rebound.

Kansas City Chiefs fans are still reeling after their team dropped to 0-2 on the season with a narrow loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, but former Chiefs offensive lineman Mitchell Schwartz has stepped in to remind everyone that the sky is not falling.

In a lengthy and passionate message shared Monday morning, Schwartz, who was part of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LIV championship team, defended his former squad and urged fans to put the early struggles into context rather than calling for sweeping changes.

“This is the last thing I’m going to say about this so here goes,” Schwartz began.

“The team is 0-2 and a lot of people want to blame the Hall of Fame tight end and say if he catches it we win.

Then what? We’re 1-1 and feel like wow, we didn’t even play that great and beat Philly.

Imagine how good it’ll be when X and then Royals and then Rashee get back! When the O-line has more time to play together! When Spags gets more comfortable with the defensive personnel that just limited PHILLY to barely over 200 yards!! That’s how close the margins are.”

Schwartz’s words came less than 24 hours after the Chiefs fell to the Eagles 17-13 in front of a raucous Philadelphia crowd on Sunday evening.

The loss came on the heels of Kansas City’s season opener in São Paulo, Brazil, where they suffered a stunning upset against the division-rival Raiders under what Schwartz described as “the worst travel conditions for a game ever.”

The former All-Pro lineman pointed out that despite the record, Kansas City has faced arguably the toughest schedule in football to start the season.

“If you all want to think the world is ending because this team that’s had an unparalleled run of success lost TWO games to start the season, one in Brazil against a good division rival with the worst travel conditions for a game ever, and one against the undisputed best roster in football, and act like everyone needs fired, go ahead.

I’m clearly not changing anyone’s mind but the lack of perspective is outrageous.”

Schwartz’s frustration was directed less at the players or coaches and more at the knee-jerk reactions from some fans.

In particular, he defended Travis Kelce, the future Hall of Fame tight end whose late drop in the fourth quarter was pointed to by many as the decisive play.

For Schwartz, it was unfair to hang the entire loss on one moment or one player when the team has consistently found ways to overcome adversity in past seasons.

“You know how many fan bases would kill to be in this position?” Schwartz asked.

“What would Chiefs fans of 2015 do to get to this specific point 10 years later? Yes, everything that’s happened before matters.

It gives us perspective and it helps inform us on what might happen moving forward.”

His comments resonated with many fans who took to social media to agree that the Chiefs, winners of three Super Bowls in the past five years and perennial AFC contenders, have more than earned patience during a rough patch.

Others, however, remain unconvinced, pointing to offensive miscues, shaky protection for quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and the lack of production from the wide receiver corps as signs of deeper problems.

Head coach Andy Reid, speaking after the game, echoed some of Schwartz’s sentiments, saying, “We’ve got a lot of football left to play.

We’ve been in tough situations before, and we know how to respond.

I like this group.

We’ve just got to clean up a few things.”

Mahomes, too, told reporters that while the start isn’t what anyone wanted, he remains confident the Chiefs will find their rhythm.

Schwartz’s defense of the team carried extra weight given his reputation as one of the most respected voices in Chiefs Kingdom since retiring in 2021.

Known for his thoughtful analysis and candid commentary, he has become a reliable presence on social media, frequently offering fans a player’s perspective on the highs and lows of the NFL season.

As the Chiefs prepare to host the Chicago Bears in Week 3, the pressure will only intensify.

A win would calm nerves and validate Schwartz’s call for patience, while another loss could deepen doubts about the team’s ability to mount another Super Bowl run.

For now, though, his message is clear: perspective matters, and a dynasty is not undone by two early stumbles.