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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?

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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.

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

The Key to a Chiefs Victory Over the Texans

The Kansas City Chiefs go into Week 14 where if they lose, they will ultimately be eliminated from playoff contension. The Houston Texans have a better record than the Chiefs, but when looking at the rosters, Kansas City still has superstars up and down the roster.

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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?

The 'NFL active receiving leaders' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL rushing leaders' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

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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.

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.

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

How the Chiefs Can Avoid a Repeat of 2025 Start

While the Kansas City Chiefs still have a chance to sneak into the playoffs, this is their worst season they've had since the start of their dynasty. They still have a lot to play for, and it all rests on the fate of their Week 14 matchup against the Houston Texans.

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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'

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.

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

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

Time for This Veteran to Shine Amid Josh Simmons’ Injury

2025 has been a rollercoaster of a season for the Kansas City Chiefs. Going into the year, the Chiefs knew they'd have an uphill battle to face, but the punches have kept on coming.

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.

Travis Kelce News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 3

Travis Kelce gets in the holiday spirit for Chiefs video

Travis Kelce is bringing in the Christmas cheer in a new video for the Kansas City Chiefs. In the annual holiday video, the Chiefs’ tight end is “Kelce on the Shelfie,” a nod to the classic Elf on the Shelf game.

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.

Josh Simmons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 3

Chiefs Placing LT Josh Simmons On Injured Reserve Among Other Moves

Chiefs HC Andy Reid told reporters that first-round LT Josh Simmons will go on injured reserve with his wrist injury, per Matt Derrick. To take his place on the roster, Kansas City will promote OT Esa Pole from the practice squad.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 3

After record-breaking TV viewership, Cowboys have chance for another big number

After record-breaking TV viewership on Thanksgiving, Cowboys have chance for another huge number in Week 14

If you ever doubted the Dallas Cowboys’ drawing power, the TV viewership from their latest game should put that to rest.

Kenny Clark shares harsh truth about Cowboys' three-game winning streak

Cowboys' Jerry Jones clarifies claim about potential Quinnen Williams, Micah Parsons trade

Despite renewed playoff hopes, Cowboys can't grow complacent

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'Sports teams and their original names' quiz

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?

What must Chiefs do to earn a playoff berth?

Ben Roethlisberger reveals Aaron Rodgers' stance on Arthur Smith

Have Panthers already made Bryce Young decision for 2026 season?

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'NFL rookie Conference Championship game receiving leaders' quiz