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Key Chiefs Veteran Tops Pro Bowl Voting

Despite the Kansas City Chiefs' season not going the way the franchise had expected, holding a 6-8 record through Week 15 and having been officially eliminated from playoff contention, there is one positive that they can hold.

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Identifying Players the Chiefs Can’t Live Without

The Kansas City Chiefs will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2014, ending a long-standing tradition of dominance over their division and the NFL as a whole.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / December 16

Jason Kelce Makes Admission About Travis Kelce’s Retirement Decision

Retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce understands what his little brother, Travis Kelce, is going through. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end is in the final year of his contract and facing a decision on whether to retire after the 2025 NFL season.

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The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players with the most recent 10-touchdown (non-passing) season by NFL team can you name in five minutes?

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Kansas City Chiefs News / The Predictors / December 16

O-Line injuries foreshadowing Mahomes' knee injury

The first few weeks of December were rough for the Kansas City Chiefs offensive line. On December 3rd OT Josh Simmons was placed on IR with a wrist injury, T Jawaan Taylor (triceps/knee) and G Trey Smith (ankle) were on the week 14 injury report and didn’t suit up for week 14 or 15.

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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.

Travis Kelce News / FirstSportz / December 16

Jason Kelce Wants Brother Travis Kelce to ‘Enjoy’ Last 3 Games Before Thinking About Future

Even before Patrick Mahomes ended his season on the injury reserve list, his star tight end, Travis Kelce, was the subject of retirement rumors, especially after his struggles this season.

Andy Reid News / Athlon Sports / December 15

Andy Reid Addresses Major Update for Chiefs Amid NFL Season

The NFL playoffs will be missing the winner of the last three AFC titles. Andy Reid's Kansas City Chiefs will be sitting on the outside looking in after being eliminated from the playoffs.

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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.

Patrick Mahomes News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 15

Patrick Mahomes Also Tore His LCL Along With ACL

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes not only tore his ACL, but also LCL during Sunday’s loss against the Chargers. This explains why Mahomes is seeking a second opinion regarding his knee.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / December 15

Tom Brady Hits Patrick Mahomes With Unfortunate Reality

NFL legend Tom Brady has literally been in the shoes of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who suffered a devastating season-ending injury in Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 15

Chiefs provide Patrick Mahomes update after ACL surgery

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is already working his way toward a comeback.

Andy Reid gives update on Patrick Mahomes injury

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15

Andy Reid shares a notable update on Patrick Mahomes after his ACL tear

The Kansas City Chiefs are at least getting a small silver lining with the Patrick Mahomes situation. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke with reporters on Monday a day after the Kansas City star quarterback Mahomes suffered a season-ending torn ACL during a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 15

Now Playing for Pride, Chiefs Have Reason to Finish On This Note

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Monday was a day in Kansas City unlike any other over the past 13 years. Like stirring from a nightmare, the Chiefs woke up on a December morning eliminated from postseason contention for the first time since they finished 2-14 in 2012.

Gardner Minshew News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 15

Chiefs’ Minshew Ready to Write New Chapter in 3-Game Audition

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Think of Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes in F1, not Tyler Durden in Fight Club. To finish their 2025 season, the Chiefs are getting a more experienced and mature version of Gardner Minshew.