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Where the Chiefs' Offensive Line Stands Heading into 2026

This past season was the worst-case scenario for the Kansas City Chiefs, who did not only miss the playoffs for the first time since 2014, but they also lost Patrick Mahomes to a season-ending torn ACL, which could affect the start of the 2026 season.

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Gauging Where Andy Reid Ranks Heading Into 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs may have taken a beating during the 2025 season, but there's always a light at the end of the tunnel. Patrick Mahomes is hoping to be back by the start of next season after an ACL tear.

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A Potential Trade That Would Boost the Chiefs’ Offense Massively

The Kansas City Chiefs' offensive decline these past couple of seasons has been a sight to see. It's now been two seasons in a row where Mahomes has yet to hit 4,000 passing yards, after a streak of six seasons of being well past that number.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Total Apex Sports / January 13

Skipping the Globes for a Croatian Summer? Inside the Taylor Swift-Trevor Kelce Offseason Reset

It feels like the entire world holds its breath whenever Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift make a move. Whether it’s a stadium appearance or a quiet dinner, the cameras are usually rolling.

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The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

Currently, 38 active NFL players have had multiple seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most receiving yards in an NFL game by franchise' quiz

The '14-reception NFL games' quiz

The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

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2 Wild Card Results That Could Affect the Chiefs

This year's playoff picture does not involve the Kansas City Chiefs, who missed failed to reach the postseason after finishing with a 6-11 record. While it was an unusual feeling for Chiefs fans not seeing their team competing for a chance at the Super Bowl, there were several results over the weekend that correlate with Kansas City.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Micah Parsons News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 13

Why Micah Parsons’ Comments Made Chiefs Wince Monday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two hours after Patrick Mahomes hobbled off the Arrowhead Stadium sideline on Dec. 14, Micah Parsons went down on the grass in Denver.

Tre Watson News / A to Z Sports / January 12

Kansas City Chiefs sign TE Tre Watson to a reserve/future contract after year of development on practice squad

The Kansas City Chiefs saw the practice squad contracts of seven players expire on Monday morning, and the team has already re-signed one of those players on a reserve/future contract.

Andy Reid News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 12

How Andy Reid Influenced Wild-Card Games

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Andy Reid cares a lot more about Hawaiian shirts than analytics. But no head coach was more aggressive on fourth downs this season. And even though Reid missed the playoffs for the first time in 11 years, the 67-year-old’s fingerprints were all over Wild Card Weekend in that specific area.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / January 12

Chiefs Make TE Move After Travis Kelce’s 13th NFL Season

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs endured their worst season since the tight end joined the team. After opening the 2025 campaign at 6-5 and remaining in the playoff hunt, the Chiefs dropped six straight games to finish 6-11, missing the postseason for just the second time in Kelce’s 13-year NFL career.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 12

Why Chiefs Need To Keep It Simple in 2026 NFL Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs will have the ninth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, a rare top selection in the Patrick Mahomes era. The Chiefs have many areas of their roster they can target with their first pick, but it's important they remember that this will likely be the most talented player they get in their draft class.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

Top 5 Kansas City Chiefs Offensive Coordinator Candidates for 2026

With reports swirling that Matt Nagy is likely on his way out, the Kansas City Chiefs will soon need a new Chiefs offensive coordinator. Nagy’s departure, whether for head-coaching opportunities with teams like the Titans and Ravens or a fresh start after his contract expired, signals a crucial offseason.

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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 / Athlon Sports / January 12

Seven Chiefs Players Entered 2026 NFL Free Agency on Monday

The Kansas City Chiefs had a season to forget in 2025. They finished the year with a 6-11 record, which marked their lowest win total since 2012. Kansas City also missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2014 season, ending a run of 10 consecutive postseason appearances.

Trent McDuffie News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 12

Exploring 4 Factors Chiefs Face When Considering McDuffie Trade

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The decisions the Chiefs make in the next 15 weeks will significantly shape the rest of No. 15’s NFL career. That means supporting Patrick Mahomes both on the coaching staff and the other side of the ball.