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1 Important Lesson Payton, Bridgewater Taught Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Denver is Stiddy City on Sunday. And there’s a reason why Sean Payton isn’t panicking after losing his starting quarterback just before the AFC championship game against New England (2 p.m.

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How AFC Championship Venue Underscores Need for Mahomes' Timely Return

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Broncos owe Pete Carroll a big bucket of Bubble Yum. Back on Sept. 7, the now-deposed Raiders head coach led his team into Gillette Stadium and beat New England, 20-13.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 25

Future Looks Bleak for This Young Chiefs Player

While the Kansas City Chiefs may not have begun relying on their rookies until later in the season, they are depending on their development this offseason.

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Three Players Chiefs Must Keep This Offseason

The Kansas City Chiefs face a critical offseason following their dismal 6-11 campaign, in which they dropped nine games by at least one score. This disappointing season may mark the end of their dominant dynasty that has ruled the NFL since 2018.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Eric Bieniemy News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 25

How Bieniemy Can Replicate RB Duo in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – When New England squares off with Denver in Sunday’s AFC championship game, look for something called a duo run. The Fighting Mike Vrabels, as Travis Kelce calls them, runs the play at a significant clip and that could be an Achilles’ heel in the Broncos’ vaunted defense on Sunday (2 p.m.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / January 25

Chiefs Get Prediction After $31.5 Million Move

Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs had their worst season since the head coach joined the team in 2013. After beginning 2025 with a 6-5 record, firmly in the NFL playoff race, the Chiefs finished on a six-game losing streak, ending with a 6-11 record and missing out on the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 25

Ranking Chiefs’ Top Strengths Heading into the Offseason

It goes without saying that 2025 was a disastrous season for the Kansas City Chiefs. After reaching at least the conference championship game the last seven years, the Chiefs missed the playoffs entirely, signaling a potential need for change in several areas of the roster.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 25

Moves that Each Division Rival Should Make to Concern the Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs have been accustomed to winning the AFC West and playing deep into January since Patrick Mahomes took over as the starting quarterback in 2018.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 25

Chiefs Players with Most to Prove in 2026

This past season did not pan out for the Kansas City Chiefs, as they went 6-11 and failed to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2014. It also marked the first time since 2015 that the Chiefs did not win the AFC West.

Eric Bieniemy News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 25

3 Chiefs Set to Benefit Most from Eric Bieniemy's Return

After much deliberation, the Kansas City Chiefs have elected to bring a familiar face back as their offensive coordinator. Matt Nagy is moving on, whether it's as a head coach, an OC elsewhere, or something else entirely, his time with KC has come to an end.

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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.

Andy Reid News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 25

Chiefs’ Reid Got Company This Week in Exclusive NFL Club

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The AARP will get a change-of-address form in coming days. Mike McCarthy is moving back to Pittsburgh. The only problem is that McCarthy isn’t retired.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 25

How the Chiefs Can Solve a Big Problem

The Kansas City Chiefs don't get a record of 6 - 11 and miss the playoffs for the first time in a decade without having problems in their roster construction.

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Former Super Bowl champion with the Chiefs had a take about KC that he quickly realized he had to walk back

Despite being widely disliked at this stage of his career, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains clearly the best in the league. This season, the Chiefs failed to make the postseason, and admittedly, Mahomes did not play well.

Kansas City Chiefs News / The SportsRush / January 24

Tom Brady Recalls Meeting Patrick Mahomes After Comeback Win vs. Chiefs in 2018 AFC Championship Game

When you’re the greatest quarterback in NFL history, and you play for over two decades, you’re bound to rack up some impressive records against teams across the league.

George Karlaftis News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 24

Chiefs’ Karlaftis Earned Honor He Only Wants Once

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Imagine a boxer entering the ring for a heavyweight tilt once a week and fighting with just one hand. That’s basically what George Karlaftis endured in 2025.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / January 24

Kansas City Chiefs reveal winners of Derrick Thomas MVP, Mack Lee Hill Rookie of the Year for 2025 NFL season

It’s officially awards season for the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs have officially announced the annual Derrick Thomas MVP and Mack Lee Hill Rookie of the Year awards. The MVP is named after Chiefs legend Derrick Thomas, who tragically passed away in 2000.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 24

Where Chiefs Should Target a RB in 2026 NFL Draft

It's no secret that the Kansas City Chiefs desperately need a running back. In the 2025 NFL season, they ranked 25th in rushing yards per game and 21st in yards per carry.

Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / January 24

Chiefs Announce Patrick Mahomes News After 9th Season

The Kansas City Chiefs’ 2025 season did not unfold as expected, finishing 6-11 and marking the franchise’s first losing campaign since 2012. It was also the first time in more than a decade that Kansas City failed to reach the NFL playoffs, a sharp downturn for a team accustomed to annual contention.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 24

How Chiefs Can Handle Cap Space Situation Without Restructuring Contracts

This is the first offseason in recent memory where the Kansas City Chiefs appear to be at a crossroads in their roster construction strategy. Ever since Patrick Mahomes established himself as an elite quarterback, the team-building process has been straightforward, as the most important position was set in stone for the foreseeable future.

Eric Bieniemy News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 23

Chiefs Officially Hire Eric Bieniemy As Offensive Coordinator

The Kansas City Chiefs announced they officially hired Eric Bieniemy to return as the team’s offensive coordinator. Bieniemy will be replacing former OC Matt Nagy, whose contract expired at the end of the season.

Matt Nagy News / Total Apex Sports / January 23

Kansas City Chiefs Officially Part Ways With Matt Nagy

If the NFL is a “what have you done for me lately” business, the Kansas City Chiefs just provided the latest, loudest example. Despite two Super Bowl rings on his fingers from his second stint with the team, Offensive Coordinator Matt Nagy is officially out.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Trade Talk Sports / January 22

Travis Kelce May Have Just Hinted at Returning for a 14th NFL Season

There’s a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs entering the offseason, something that hasn’t been the case in quite some time. How Patrick Mahomes recovers from tearing his ACL — and whether he’ll indeed be ready to go for Week 1 — is the number one storyline.

Eric Bieniemy News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21

Chiefs Officially Agree To Terms With Eric Bieniemy To Return As Offensive Coordinator

The Kansas City Chiefs have officially agreed to terms with Bears RB coach Eric Bieniemy to return as the team’s offensive coordinator, according to Tom Pelissero.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / January 21