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Former Chiefs safety Justin Reid stands up for one of his KC teammates after catching flak from the loss to the Broncos

The Kansas City Chiefs' defense and offense did not have the season they had hoped for. However, both sides played much better on Christmas Day than anyone expected.

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A Closer Look at Crucial Chris Jones Penalty

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chris Jones was accountable, to his credit. “I know, man, I know,” he said after the game. “I'm beating myself up. I could have saved us four points.

Andy Reid News / The Spun / December 27

Andy Reid, Chiefs Bracing For Top Assistant Coach To Leave This Offseason

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid may lose one of his most reliable assistant coaches this upcoming offseason. Despite the Chiefs' struggles this year, Reid is expected to return for the 2026 season.

Travis Kelce News / Viral Sports News / December 27

Travis Kelce Retirement Buzz Gets Jason Kelce Clue From ESPN Insider

Many spectators and participants viewed the Denver Broncos’ 20-13 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday at Arrowhead Stadium as a poignant moment in Travis Kelce’s career, akin to a farewell appearance.

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The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 300 yards in a game can you name in eight minutes?

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 27

As Chiefs Consider Stadium PSLs, a Peek at Other Cities

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Drive south on Stateline Road in the Kansas City area and you’ll encounter a few thought-provoking arrangements. Houses on the right side of the street are in Kansas.

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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 / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 27

One Major Positive To Take Away From Chiefs’ Latest Loss

The Kansas City Chiefs came so close to beating the Denver Broncos on Christmas Day, but their offense couldn't get anything going under their third-string quarterback.

Patrick Mahomes News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 27

Why Chiefs' Offseason Moves Must Revolve Around Mahomes

The Kansas City Chiefs will have a full offseason for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era. That is going to play a major role in what they will do this offseason and how next year could potentially play out.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 27

Broncos used a bit of deception and trickery to beat the Kansas City Chiefs that you don’t see or hear often

The Kansas City Chiefs, on their last leg with no first or second-string quarterback, put up a good fight against the Denver Broncos on Christmas Night.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 27

Chiefs Give Sad Swan Song in Fantasy Football Finale

The Kansas City Chiefs lost their last gasp of air back in Week 15's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. That defeat officially eliminated them from playoff contention.

Travis Kelce News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27

Chris Jones makes emotional plea to Travis Kelce

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones issued an emotional plea to teammate Travis Kelce amid swirling retirement rumors, following the team’s 20-13 Christmas Day loss to the Denver Broncos — potentially Kelce’s final home game.

Travis Kelce News / FirstSportz / December 27

Watch: Chiefs Staffer Lashes out at Cameraman for Following Travis Kelce During Broncos Game

A bizarre incident took place at Arrowhead Stadium involving Travis Kelce. The Amazon Prime camera crew followed the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, but a staffer stopped them right at the entrance of the tunnel.

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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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 26

Chiefs’ Chris Oladokun earns Patrick Mahomes comp but not for his play

After years of dominating the AFC and becoming 3-time Super Bowl champions, it has all come crashing back to earth for the Kansas City Chiefs. Instead

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

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 / 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.

Chiefs are one of the strangest 10-loss teams in NFL history

Sean Payton joins Bill Belichick in elite club with win over Chiefs

Colts to place DT DeForest Buckner on IR; Sauce Gardner to return in Week 17

Reality hits Lions as Dan Campbell's past warning becomes nightmare

Could Lions make coaching changes after missing playoffs?

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.