It's no secret that the NFL loves the Kansas City Chiefs—or, more specifically, they love the Chiefs' colossal market draw that leads to nationwide viewership spikes and higher ratings.

The Kansas City Chiefs are the darlings of the NFL schedule once again, and the team the league is banking on to turn in huge ratings. With the NFL schedule being unveiled this week, the Chiefs will be featured in seven prime-time games -- five in the first eight weeks of the season.

Patrick Mahomes played at Whitehouse High before committing to Texas Tech as a three-star prospect, ranked as the No. 22 pro-style quarterback and No. 389 overall player in the nation, per 247Sports. Before committing to Texas Tech, Mahomes also received offers from Oklahoma State and Rice.