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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 28

Chiefs Can Correct Their Biggest 2025 Mistake This Offseason

With the way the Kansas City Chiefs have been playing lately, it's hard to imagine that this team was ever in the playoff race, let alone a presumed Super Bowl contender.

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

Why Oladokun Leaned Heavily on Kelce in 1st NFL Start

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It was a connection between a future Hall of Famer making his 209th NFL start and a quarterback making start No. 1. And after watching the Chiefs move the ball efficiently when Chris Oladokun targeted Travis Kelce, a lot of observers wondered why Kansas City didn’t target the tight end more often this season.

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

The Heartbreaking Revelation Travis Kelce Made About Andy Reid

It's no secret that the Kansas City Chiefs have fallen on hard times since getting eliminated from playoff contention. With several superstars done for the rest of the season, veteran tight end Travis Kelce remains to finish out the season with the franchise he loves dearly.

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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.

Patrick Mahomes News / A to Z Sports / December 27

One former Kansas City Chiefs player has been in Patrick Mahomes' shoes – and he has words of wisdom for him

The entire future of the Kansas City Chiefs revolves around Patrick Mahomes. If Mahomes cannot return healthy from his ACL and LCL injuries, the Chiefs are screwed.

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

An Updated Look at Where Chiefs Will Draft

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The New York Giants are flying across the country for a toilet bowl with enormous implications. They’ll visit the Raiders on Sunday in a battle of 2-13 teams, each of which has lost nine consecutive games.

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

The Chiefs Rookie Who Made Impact Felt on Christmas

The Kansas City Chiefs may have lost to the Denver Broncos on Christmas, but the loss could be looked at with optimism. The future of the Chiefs looks to be in the building stages, as the young players took the AFC West division leaders to the limit this past Thursday.

Travis Kelce News / Athlon Sports / December 27

Chiefs' Next Move Predicted After Looming Travis Kelce Decision

Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce contemplated retirement last offseason. He ultimately decided to come back for his 13th season in the NFL after losing in the Super Bowl to the Philadelphia Eagles.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 27

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.

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

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.

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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 / 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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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.

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.

Travis Kelce News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27

Chiefs' 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.

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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

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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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

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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.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / December 26