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Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs Not the Favorites to Win AFC West in 2026

The Super Bowl just finished. Sam Darnold is still celebrating his surprising (albeit deserved) ring. However, bookies are already releasing odds on possible outcomes for the 2026 NFL season.

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Chiefs Make Announcement After Super Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs, for just the second time under head coach Andy Reid, failed to make the NFL playoffs during the 2025 season after finishing 6-11.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 9

Chiefs’ Past Super Bowl Lessons Becoming Commonplace

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Will Campbell had a bad Super Bowl. The Patriots’ left tackle, who chose not to speak to media following the 29-13 loss, surrendered 14 quarterback pressures on Sunday.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 9

How Chiefs, Patriots Ended Their Seasons in Similar Fits

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Memo to Clark Hunt, Andy Reid and director of equipment Allen Wright. Keep the white pants in Kansas City. Despite popular demand from the locker room, the combination of white jerseys and white pants have run out of wins.

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How many of the head coaches can you name from each Super Bowl since Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000?

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Patrick Mahomes News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 9

Curious Pattern Suggests Mahomes, Chiefs Have Wide-Open Window

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kenneth Walker became the first running back to earn Super Bowl MVP since Denver’s Terrell Davis at the end of the 1997 season. That Broncos win in Super Bowl 32 also snapped the NFC’s 13-year Super Bowl winning streak (1984-96).

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 9

Legend Predicts Chiefs Offseason Will Be Challenging

During the week leading up to the Super Bowl, multiple media outlets meet with NFL insiders, former players, and analysts, gathering information that could be invaluable as the offseason takes shape.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 9

Two AFC Quarterbacks in Talks for Extensions Benefits Chiefs

This is the time of year when contract extension discussions are taking place for teams with quarterbacks on expiring deals in the near future. Luckily for the Kansas City Chiefs, they have Patrick Mahomes under contract for the foreseeable future, with the flexibility to restructure depending on the cap situation.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 9

AFC Contenders Who Could Take Step Back in 2026, Opening Path for Chiefs

This past season obviously did not go as planned for the Kansas City Chiefs, who went 6-11 and missed the playoffs for the first time in over a decade.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 9

Seahawks Give Clear Blueprint for Chiefs' Return to Super Bowl

Super Bowl LX turned out to be a unique championship, one the likes of which the NFL hasn't seen in a long time, for a variety of different reasons. For one, at just 42 total points scored, it was the lowest-scoring title bout the league has seen since 2021.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 9

Who Chiefs Land in 2026 NFL Mock Draft, Post-Super Bowl Edition

The 2026 NFL season has come to a close following Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California. The Kansas City Chiefs, for the first time in four years, were not playing on the big stage, and the first time in over 10 years that they would not be playing in the postseason following their 6-11 campaign.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / February 9

Here's where the Kansas City Chiefs' 2026 90-man offseason roster stands after the conclusion of Super Bowl LX

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, bringing the 2025 NFL season to its close. That means the road to the 2026 NFL season begins now for the Kansas City Chiefs, who will look to put a disappointing 6-11 season behind them with a goal of returning to their championship ways.

Travis Kelce News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Travis Kelce’s Behavior Toward Super Bowl Players Draws Attention

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs struggled throughout the 2025 NFL season, finishing 6-11 and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

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Chiefs DT Chris Jones is calling his shot again with a bold prediction for Kansas City in 2026

On Sunday, the world watched a Super Bowl game between the Kansas City Ch—Sorry, I’m used to doing that now. The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots played each other in a very boring game.

Kansas City Chiefs News / HITC / February 8

Chris Jones issues bold Kansas City Chiefs promise while watching Super Bowl LX

Super Bowl LX is being played without the Kansas City Chiefs involved. As the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks, attention has also turned to teams watching from the sidelines.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 8

Chiefs’ Super 7 Represents Most Impactful SB Plays This Century

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Impactful plays in the Super Bowl impact more than games. They impact legacies and dynasties. Malcolm Butler’s goal-line interception in Super Bowl 49, the last time New England met Seattle in the big game, ranks as the most impactful play of the Super Bowls in this century.

Travis Kelce News / A to Z Sports / February 8

Tony Gonzalez's advice to Travis Kelce while contemplating retirement should scare Chiefs fans a bit about the future

The Kansas City Chiefs are awaiting a decision from tight end Travis Kelce. Will he play another season, or will he retire? No one really knows but him; however, the Chiefs need to be the second one to know, behind Kelce himself, of course.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / February 8

Chiefs' Chris Jones Sends Clear Super Bowl Message After Missing NFL Playoffs

It was a disappointing season for the Kansas City Chiefs. After losing the Super Bowl last year, they went just 6-11, finished in third place in the AFC West, and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 8

4 Free-Agent Fits Chiefs Would Love to See From Patriots

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Joe Thuney, Ty Law, Mike Vrabel, Tyquan Thornton and Nick Lowery. Including those four, dozens of NFL players have worn both Patriots and Chiefs logos on helmets during their playing careers.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Total Pro Sports / February 8

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Going to the Super Bowl 2026?

As Super Bowl 60 approaches, one of the most searched questions surrounding the NFL’s biggest night isn’t just about the Seahawks vs. Patriots matchup; it’s whether Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will be in attendance.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 8

Chiefs Still Hold These SB Records as of Sunday Morning

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Seattle 26, New England 17. That’s according to the Travis Kelce of NFL broadcasters. For two generations, Chris Berman has been a lighthouse for the NFL.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 8

Latest Kelce News is Best ‘Sign’ Yet He's Planning Another Chiefs Season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A song written by the band Tesla, an M. Night Shyamalan movie starring Mel Gibson and, now, a forthcoming announcement from Travis Kelce.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 8

Chiefs Want TE Travis Kelce Back Next Year

According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, the Chiefs want to bring back veteran TE Travis Kelce for another season in 2026. He adds Kelce hasn’t made a firm decision on what he wants to do yet but he’s been in contact with the Chiefs about the future.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / February 8

Chiefs face significant roadblock to potential Travis Kelce return

Travis Kelce is, by every objective measure, one of the greatest tight ends of all time and one of the best Kansas City Chiefs to ever lace them up. As such, the team should bend over backwards to make sure he can run it back for at least another season. But that might be easier said than done.

Update emerges on Chiefs TE Travis Kelce's NFL future

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce loses out on NFL honor, sends heartfelt message to winner

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / February 7