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How the Chiefs Could Utilize 2026 First-Round Pick

For the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era, the Kansas City Chiefs’ first-round pick will not be near or at the end of the first round. While Kansas

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Running Backs Chiefs Could Target in Free Agency

The Kansas City Chiefs' offense in 2025 was held back by the rushing attack, as Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt combined for 1,073 yards on 281 carries (3.8 yards per carry).

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Chiefs Star Lands on Bittersweet List After 2025 Season

General Manager Brett Veach has his work cut out for him this offseason. He'll be tasked with bringing the Kansas City Chiefs back to Super Bowl contention in a few months.

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Is This The End for Travis Kelce? Inside the Snubs, Rumors, and What Comes Next

It feels strange to even type these words, but we might have just witnessed the end of an era in Kansas City. For the first time since 2014, the Chiefs are sitting on the couch during the playoffs, coming off a rough 6–11 season.

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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?

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

Kingsbury Isn’t Only Potential Chiefs OC With Mahomes History

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Andy Reid has a plethora of candidates should he need, or want, to replace Matt Nagy at offensive coordinator. But none of them have known Patrick Mahomes longer than Kliff Kingsbury.

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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.

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Chiefs Running Backs Must Envision Upgrading in Offseason

Throughout Andy Reid's tenure as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, he has had his fair share of talented running backs. There was Jamaal Charles at the beginning of Reid's tenure, one of the most versatile running backs in the NFL during his time in the league.

Andy Reid News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 11

Why Reid Waiting Could Be a Good Thing for Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Both Detroit and Tampa Bay are hard at work interviewing candidates for their offensive-coordinator vacancies. Washington has already made its hire, and the Chiefs seem not to even know whether they’ll be in the market – awaiting Matt Nagy’s fate as he interviews for head-coach roles with four teams.

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Nagy’s Final Interview Sunday Is Crossroads for Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Before Saturday night, Matt Nagy was head coach of the Chicago Bears the last time they lined up for a playoff game. A 21-9 loss at New Orleans exactly five years prior to Saturday, it was a turning point for a franchise with too many turning points to count.

Rashee Rice News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 11

Chiefs Have Serious Rashee Rice Questions to Ponder

The Kansas City Chiefs ran into a bump in the road early in the 2025 season and could never get back to form after a shaky start. Their absence from the playoffs means it can be anyone's year to win it all, which goes to show how usually dominant they are.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 11

How Chiefs Are Still Very Much in Playoffs, Despite Not Qualifying

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Living rent-free in someone’s head is an interesting concept, especially for the couch-relegated 2025 Chiefs. How much Josh Allen and Sean McDermott allow Kansas City to squat inside their brains is a fascinating narrative dominating the Sunday NFL newscycle.

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Noting 8 Former Chiefs on Playoff Teams

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With four minutes left in the third quarter of Saturday night’s playoff game, Tershawn Wharton introduced himself to Matthew Stafford.

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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.

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Why Chiefs Could Replace Steve Spagnuolo

The 2025-2026 regular season for the Kansas City Chiefs will be a forgettable one. After three consecutive seasons of Super Bowl appearances that included

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1 Position Chiefs Will Likely Address in 2026 NFL Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs are in an all-important offseason. What they do in the next few months will determine if their dynasty has already ended or if this past 2025 NFL season will prove to be just a hiccup in an extended run of dominance.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 11

Which Chiefs Player Has To Bounce Back in 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs saw a regression of their offense and defense in 2025, a far cry from how dominant they were in previous years. Patrick Mahomes did all he could for their offense, but their defense came out flat and dejected in multiple games this season.

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NFL Makes Final Decision on Chiefs Incident

The Kansas City Chiefs are missing the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2014. They ended their season with a 6-11 record after losing their last six games.

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Why the Chiefs' Biggest Need is Clear

With the disappointing season that the Kansas City Chiefs had this past season, it comes with a high draft pick. The Chiefs will be picking inside the top 10 and No.

Patrick Mahomes News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 10

All-Pro Team Should Inspire Mahomes, Chiefs for 2 Reasons

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Associated Press released its 2025 NFL All-Pro team on Saturday, and despite getting only one player, the team should be an inspiration to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Travis Kelce News / Athlon Sports / January 10

NFL Hits Travis Kelce, Other Players With $4.7 Million in Fines This Season

Throughout the 2025 season, the NFL has been strict when it comes to punishing players for their violations and actions during games. In fact, after the Week 18 fines were revealed on Saturday, the total fines the league handed out amounted to $4,783,065.

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Kansas City Chiefs C Creed Humphrey strengthens his case as a future NFL Hall of Famer with third career All-Pro selection

The Associated Press has released its All-Pro team for the 2025 NFL season, and the Kansas City Chiefs saw just one player selected for the award. Just like in our A to Z Sports All-Pro team, Chiefs C Creed Humphrey was the lone member of the team selected for All-Pro honors in 2025.

Travis Kelce News / Athlon Sports / January 10

Travis Kelce News Emerges Amid NFL Retirement Rumors

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has had one of the greatest careers at his position in NFL history. In his 13 years in the league, Kelce has racked up 1,080 receptions, which leads all active players, for 13,002 yards and 82 touchdowns.

Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / January 10

Patrick Mahomes News Emerges After Missing NFL Playoffs

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes has had an unbelievable career in the NFL thus far. In nine professional seasons, Mahomes has thrown for 35,939 yards and 267 touchdowns with 85 interceptions.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / January 9

Pros and cons of a Travis Kelce return to the Chiefs in 2026

Should he stay or should he go? That is the question that Kelce must answer for himself in the upcoming weeks.

Chiefs star TE Travis Kelce may already have his next job lined up

Travis Kelce explains why he may return to Chiefs for 2026 season

Insider says Chiefs TE Travis Kelce 'wants' to do this amid retirement rumors

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Rashee Rice News / Field Level Media / January 8

Chiefs 'aware' of allegations of abuse by Rashee Rice's ex-girlfriend

The Kansas City Chiefs are aware of domestic violence allegations made by an ex-girlfriend of wide receiver Rashee Rice. The Chiefs' statement did not mention Rice by name but was released after the woman -- with whom Rice has two children -- accused an unnamed former partner of abuse in a social media post.

Rashee Rice News / Pro Football Rumors / January 7

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice facing domestic violence allegations

After starting his season with a six-game suspension and ending it on injured reserve due to lingering concussion symptoms, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice may not be done with his legal troubles.