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Andy Reid News / Athlon Sports / December 19

Andy Reid Announces Chiefs Setback on Friday

The Kansas City Chiefs have been stung by the injury bug late into the NFL season. Andy Reid is leading the Chiefs into Week 16 with a backup quarterback serving as the starter and several other players sidelined due to injury.

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How many of the players in NFL history with at least 15 multi-rushing-touchdown games can you name in five minutes?

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Travis Kelce News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 19

4 Ominous Observations From Travis Kelce’s Friday Press Conference

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Watching Travis Kelce fly through practice in 38-degree weather on Friday, the only player wearing short sleeves and shorts, as a green traffic signal.

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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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 19

Five things the Chiefs must do to return to Super Bowl contenders

Here are five things the Chiefs must do to return to greatness.

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes targeting bold goal at start of injury rehab

Chiefs' Gardner Minshew II sees Patrick Mahomes injury as an 'opportunity'

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Last Word On Sports / December 19

The 6 Offensive Targets for Kansas City’s 2026 Free Agency

Eighty percent of the cap is tied up in just eight players on the Chiefs’ roster. The biggest hit is Patrick Mahomes, who will be sidelined for most—if not all—of next season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 19

Pain of Chiefs’ Demise Felt More in Coaching Staff

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Brendan Daly helped the New England Patriots win three Super Bowls from 2014-18. Then, he came to Kansas City and won three more. The last time the Chiefs’ linebackers coach personally stayed home for the playoffs was 2013, when he coached Minnesota’s defensive line.

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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.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 19

Kansas City Chiefs' final injury report for Week 16 tilt with Tennessee Titans looks insurmountable no matter what the odds say

The Kansas City Chiefs and Tennessee Titans have released their final injury reports of the week ahead of Week 16’s game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / December 19

Chiefs may finally get more use out of one of their most dynamic players

Now that the Kansas City Chiefs are eliminated from playoff contention for the 2025-26 season, there are opportunities to be had for players who have something to prove.

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Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / December 19

Patrick Mahomes Makes Personal Decision Amid NFL Absence

The Kansas City Chiefs are getting ready to face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday in Week 16. Week 15 was the Chiefs' worst nightmare, as they were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 19

Chiefs Officially Rule Out Seven For Week 16, Including WR Rashee Rice

The Kansas City Chiefs officially ruled out seven players for Week 16, including WR Rashee Rice (concussion), WR Tyquan Thornton (concussion), RT Jawaan

Patrick Mahomes News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 19

AFC Notes: Patrick Mahomes, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs

Broncos HC Sean Payton said the team had greater aspirations than to simply make the postseason. “We’re not preparing for the playoffs right now,” Payton said, via PFT.

Ashton Gillotte News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 19

Gillotte’s INT Shed Light on This Unique NFL Skillset

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Swim moves, leverage, bull rushes and counter punches are great. But if your kid wants to grow up to become an NFL defensive lineman, teach him to drop.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 19

Where the Chiefs Are Heading Into Week 16

The Kansas City Chiefs are officially eliminated from the playoffs for the first time in over a decade. It doens't have to be the end of their dynasty.

Leo Chenal News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 19

Intriguing Rookie Who Could Step In For Chiefs' Leo Chenal

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Andy Reid has said multiple times this week that the Chiefs don’t need to shift any paradigms as they play out their final three games.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 19

How Week 16 Games Can Affect Chiefs’ Draft Position

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Wrap this around your prefrontal cortex: The Kansas City Chiefs could finish the season looking at a top-10 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 19

2 Playmakers Who Have to Step Up for Chiefs vs. Titans

It might seem strange to say, but Head Coach Andy Reid might be working for his job security right now. The Kansas City Chiefs are in the midst of perhaps the most disappointing season of any team in the NFL this year.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / December 19

Kansas City Chiefs' position coach may have just made the fan base even angrier than they already are

The Kansas City Chiefs are now in a position to try some things out. They have three games remaining, two against terrible teams: the Tennessee Titans and the Las Vegas Raiders.

Patrick Mahomes News / Pro Football Rumors / December 19

Latest On Patrick Mahomes’ Recovery

Three-plus months after opening the season among the NFL’s Super Bowl favorites, the Chiefs fell to 6-8 with a loss to the Chargers last Sunday. After earning seven straight trips to the AFC title game, the longtime juggernauts are officially out of the playoff race this year.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / December 18

Andy Reid Announces Chiefs Setback Amid NFL Season

Andy Reid's Kansas City Chiefs have been hit with several big-time injuries during the NFL season, most notably to quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes recently went down with a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / December 18