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Chiefs quarterback Chris Oladokun has a message that's as powerful as it gets after a loss to the Broncos on Christmas Day

Anyone who has ever covered the Kansas City Chiefs or been a fan of the team for some time likely got a bit emotional on Thursday night when the Chiefs lost to the Denver Broncos at home on Christmas.

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3 Observations From Chiefs’ Christmas Loss

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Drops, penalties and injuries. During much of their five-game losing streak, longest by a Chiefs team since 2015, those three things have compounded to crush Kansas City.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 26

Chiefs Have Good Read on 13 of 14 Opponents for 2026

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Third-place schedules do wonders for NFL teams that want to simply win a lot more games in the new year. That’s the slate of opponents the Chiefs can anticipate in 2026, in addition to a high draft choice.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 26

Chiefs’ Oladokun, Smith Break Down Shared First NFL Touchdown

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Brashard Smith could smell the red and white paint in the end zone. On third-and-goal from the Broncos’ 5-yard line, the rookie running back lined up split left, motioned to the backfield and got open in the right flat.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / December 26

Chiefs Predicted to Add Tight End to Replace Travis Kelce After NFL Season

Going into the Kansas City Chiefs' Christmas Day game against the Denver Broncos, all the discussion was about tight end Travis Kelce. With retirement rumors swirling around regarding the future Hall of Fame tight end, there is a chance that it was his final home game at Arrowhead Stadium.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / December 26

Chiefs' Week 17 Snap Counts vs. Broncos: Kansas City still fails to play the young guys who need opportunities to grow the most

The Kansas City Chiefs sit at a 6-11 record on the season, losing 20-13 to the Denver Broncos in Week 17 on Christmas Day. With a handful of starters on offense and defense now on injured reserve, the Chiefs had an opportunity to embrace their situation with no postseason left to play for.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 26

Positive, Negative and Dreadful From Chiefs’ Loss Thursday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – To see the stat sheet after Kansas City’s Christmas night loss to Denver, this game had no symptoms of a one-score contest. Yet in their 20-13 loss, the Chiefs somehow had a shot to send the game to overtime on Chris Oladokun’s fourth-down shot toward Hollywood Brown in the end zone.

Kristian Fulton News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 26

Chiefs Must Decide Soon on Veteran Defender for 2026

As the Kansas City Chiefs are nearing the end of the 2025 campaign, it's time for the front office to start looking at considerations for roster moves for 2026.

Chris Oladokun News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 26

How Oladokun Won Hearts, Minds of Chiefs Thursday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – According to Travis Kelce, Chris Oladokun did it on purpose to fool the Broncos. “Man, that was the first time I've ever seen someone try and draw the defense to him by fumbling,” Kelce said after the game.

Travis Kelce News / Field Level Media / December 26

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce takes (final?) bow at Arrowhead

Travis Kelce paused to take in what might have been his final introduction at Arrowhead Stadium before Thursday's game and the Kansas City Chiefs' star tight end admits emotions are heavy these days.

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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.

Brashard Smith News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 26

The Upside and Promise of Chiefs’ Brashard Smith

With one game remaining on the schedule for the Kansas City Chiefs this season, the coaching staff has several young players to keep tabs on. One of those players who has been effective and has shown promise all season has been rookie running back Brashard Smith.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / December 26

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce makes emotional admission amid retirement rumors

Even with his team eliminated from playoff contention and Patrick Mahomes out with an injury, Thursday night's game was crucial for Kelce. It may have been the last time he played in front of his home crowd at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / December 26

'I asked if he could split it for us' — Prized relic of Kansas City Chiefs' Week 17 game will end up exactly where it belongs

The Kansas City Chiefs didn't get the win in Week 17's Christmas Day game against the Denver Broncos, but the game did include an unforgettable moment for two players on the offensive side of the ball.

Kansas City Chiefs News / HITC / December 26

Why Travis Kelce can’t look at Andy Reid ahead of potential Kansas City Chiefs retirement

Travis Kelce feels very guilty over letting Andy Reid down as the Kansas City Chiefs’ season turns into a disaster. Travis Kelce has always carried Kansas City’s standard on his shoulders.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / December 26

Kansas City Chiefs' big 2025 free agent acquisition finally showed what he's capable of — and it could be a massive development for 2026

It took seventeen weeks, but we're now finally seeing what the Kansas City Chiefs saw in Kristian Fulton when they signed him to a two-year deal worth $20 million in March's free agency period.

Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / December 25

Patrick Mahomes Makes Decision for Chiefs Game on Christmas Day

Patrick Mahomes' season with the Kansas City Chiefs ended two weeks ago after sustaining a season-ending injury and having to undergo surgery for a torn ACL.