In a bold and controversial statement, FS1 football analyst Craig Carton is making headlines after openly predicting a major collapse for the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs. During a recent segment on FS1, Carton didn’t mince words when sharing his take on the team’s upcoming season.

“It’s going to be so enjoyable when this team has the inevitable crash. The crash is coming. I am ready for the fall of the Kansas City Chiefs,” Carton said emphatically, sparking instant debate across sports media and social platforms.

Carton’s comments come just months after the Chiefs secured their third Super Bowl title under quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid. Widely viewed as the current NFL dynasty, the Chiefs have appeared in four Super Bowls over the past five seasons — a feat matched by few teams in league history. With Mahomes under center, tight end Travis Kelce still playing at a high level, and a defense that showed major improvement in 2024, most analysts view Kansas City as a strong contender to repeat.

But Carton sees things differently.

He pointed to signs of potential trouble — including offseason drama surrounding key players, the departure of some veteran contributors, and the growing pressure of maintaining success year after year.

“Dynasties don’t last forever,” Carton added. “The NFL is designed to bring elite teams back to earth. Salary caps, tougher schedules, younger challengers — it all catches up eventually. I think this is the year it catches up to Kansas City.”

Fans of rival teams, especially those in the AFC, were quick to amplify Carton’s take, with many echoing hopes that the Chiefs’ run may finally be nearing its end. But Kansas City loyalists were equally vocal in defending their team, citing Mahomes’ track record of consistency, clutch playoff performances, and the franchise’s ability to adapt despite constant roster changes.

Head coach Andy Reid has not publicly responded to Carton’s comments, but some players, including a few Chiefs defenders, have shared cryptic posts on social media referencing “doubters” and “outside noise.”

Regardless of whether Carton’s prediction holds true, it adds a dramatic new layer to what is already shaping up to be one of the most watched NFL seasons in recent memory. The Chiefs will enter 2025 with a target on their back, as defending champs and the current face of the league.

And for Carton — who has built a reputation on bold statements and sharp analysis — this could either be a career-defining prediction or fuel for Kansas City’s next motivational video.

One thing is certain: all eyes will be on the Chiefs this season — and Craig Carton will be watching closely.