Kansas City Chiefs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dave Toub News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 4

Chiefs’ Dave Toub Reveals 3 Interesting Points Before Texans Clash

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Dave Toub generally doesn’t hold anything back, with his players or during press conferences. The assistant head coach and special teams coordinator was in December form on Thursday, too.

George Karlaftis News / A to Z Sports / December 4

Kansas City Chiefs DE George Karlaftis has a great reason to believe he can cash in big time in Week 14 vs. Houston Texans

The Kansas City Chiefs have struggled to affect the quarterback in recent weeks, going two consecutive weeks without registering a quarterback sack. In Week 13's loss to the Dallas Cowboys, Chiefs DT Chris Jones felt that he and one other player didn't do a good enough job of rallying the troops toward the opposing quarterback.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / December 4

Dave Toub throws a bucket of cold water on new Chiefs RB Dameon Pierce's revenge game chances in Week 14 vs. Texans

It appears that Kansas City Chiefs fans will be left waiting another week for the debut of new practice squad RB Dameon Pierce. It'd be a surprise at this point if the Chiefs were to elevate Pierce from the practice squad to face his former team, the Houston Texans, during Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season.

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The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

How many of the 24 NFL players to go over 100 total yards from scrimmage in at least 10 games since 2023 can you name in five minutes?

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Patrick Mahomes News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 4

What Patrick Mahomes’ Latest Games Are Telling Analysts

The Kansas City Chiefs are on the brink of elimination, heading into Week 14. They have no margin for error anymore this season. The Chiefs sit at 6-6 and will need to win out to have a chance to get into the playoffs.

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The 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run

The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.

Andy Reid News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 4

Why Chiefs Are Battling Existential Crisis in NFL's Playoff Push

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Andy Reid was real with his team this week. “I'm big on reality,” the head coach said Wednesday. “What's real? Why are we where we are?

Josh Simmons News / The Forkball / December 4

Chiefs Place LT Josh Simmons on IR as Playoff Stakes Rise

Kansas City will navigate the next month without rookie left tackle Josh Simmons, who moves to injured reserve after surgery to repair a dislocated and fractured left wrist.

Travis Kelce News / Ball Exclusives / December 4

Travis Kelce makes confident claim about Chiefs’ playoff push

The Kansas City Chiefs have been one of the most dominant teams in the NFL over the last decade, but they’ve had a disappointing season so far at just 6-6.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

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NFL News / Field Level Media / December 4

Chiefs fighting for playoff lives against visiting Texans

Pressed to detail how 10 consecutive playoff berths, with three Super Bowl titles included in that stretch, could bolster the Kansas City Chiefs during these trying times, quarterback Patrick Mahomes was quick to acknowledge how these current circumstances are different.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 4

Why Former Super Bowl Champion Devin McCourty Still Believes in Chiefs

Becoming a Super Bowl champion is what drives each player in the National Football League, then, now, and forever. Luckily for the Kansas City Chiefs, their players have seen the promised land and have grabbed that brass ring multiple times over the last few seasons, creating instant credibility.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 4

Travis Kelce’s shocking Taylor Swift request for Chiefs’ home games

If you’ve wondered why you haven’t heard Taylor Swift’s songs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, blame Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. The president of the Chiefs, Mark Donovan, was recently interviewed by Kay Adams on the Up & Adams Show.

Andy Reid News / A to Z Sports / December 4

Andy Reid delivered a straightforward but powerful message regarding the Chiefs' final five games of the 2025 season

The Kansas City Chiefs can not afford to lose another game. They couldn't really afford to lose to the Dallas Cowboys, either, and yet, they did on Thanksgiving Day.

Leo Chenal News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 4

Chiefs Need to Re-Sign This 2026 Free Agent

The Kansas City Chiefs have a lot of work to do if they want to see their season continue past the regular season. But holding a 6-6 record and needing to win out in their final five games is a task that could force some to start looking at pending free agents the franchise has to decide on.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / December 4

Chiefs Could Be Down Three Key Starters for Sunday's Must-Win Game

The Kansas City Chiefs have found themselves in uncharted waters. For the first time during the Mahomes era, they’re in real danger of missing the playoffs.

Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / December 3

Chiefs Announce New Injury for Patrick Mahomes on Wednesday

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are heading into Sunday’s contest against the Houston Texans with their playoff hopes in the balance. They suffered a defeat against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day, dropping their record to 6-6 on the season.

Travis Kelce News / The Spun / December 3

Travis Kelce Is Still Extremely Confident In Chiefs' Playoff Chances

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NFL News / Yardbarker / December 3

NFL Week 13 panic meter: Chiefs, Lions in serious trouble

As we approach the end of the NFL regular season, a few contenders are surprisingly fighting for their playoff lives. How worried should they be about possibly missing the postseason?

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Ben Roethlisberger reveals Aaron Rodgers' stance on Arthur Smith

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