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Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / December 5

Travis Kelce Earns New Nickname Amid 13th NFL Season

Travis Kelce's 13th NFL season has featured the Kansas City Chiefs tight end at his best. Though the Chiefs have struggled to a 6-6 record heading into Sunday's game against the Houston Texans, Kelce has been the top pass catcher for longtime quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 5

Where 2026 Market Value Stands for Five Chiefs Players

The Kansas City Chiefs are in a position this offseason where they will need to clear up some cap space. According to Spotrac.com, the Chiefs are $-31,143,816 in cap space for 2026, which is second-worst in the National Football League.

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / December 5

Chiefs Face Must-Win Game in Primetime Showdown with Texans

The familiar glow of Sunday Night Football will shine on a Kansas City Chiefs team in a strikingly unfamiliar position. Staring at a .500 record deep in December, the Chiefs (6-6) are no longer the AFC juggernaut cruising toward a playoff bye.

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Travis Kelce News / Athlon Sports / December 5

Travis Kelce Reacts to Chiefs’ Latest Announcement with Personal Message

Travis Kelce named Chiefs' Walter Payton Man of the Year Club Winner for the second straight year. Kelce credits the community: “I think all the credit goes back to this community.” He is currently in his 13th NFL season with the Chiefs and playing under the final year of his contract.

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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.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / December 4

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce Receives Career News Away From Football

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are in a fight to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Chiefs suffered a deflating defeat to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day, 31-28, which saw their record drop to 6-6.

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

Why Kelce Has a Legitimate Shot at Walter Payton Man of Year

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Travis Kelce might have an important incentive for returning to the Chiefs in 2026. And before next season, Allen Wright might need to devote some special attention to the tight end’s No.

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

Chris Jones on why Chiefs’ Pass Rush 'Needs the Cigar’

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chris Jones sees a common thread between sacks and cigars – and the Chiefs have been close but… “We're not far,” the defensive tackle said Thursday.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 4

Chiefs trending to be without defensive difference-maker for second consecutive week in Week 14 vs. Texans

The Kansas City Chiefs released their second injury report ahead of Week 14 vs. the Houston Texans. After three players were non-participants in Wednesday's practice, which was dubbed the best no-helmet practice of Steve Spagnuolo's seven seasons in Kansas City, the Chiefs did not register an improved practice status on their injury report.

Kansas City Chiefs News / 5 GOATs / December 4

Report: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding date revealed

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are getting married, and their wedding date has reportedly been revealed. According to Bernie Zilio of Page Six, the couple plans to marry on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

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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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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.

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 / Athlon Sports / December 4

Congratulations Pour In for Chiefs’ Travis Kelce After Big Announcement

Travis Kelce is in his 13th NFL season with the Kansas City Chiefs. On Thursday, he received a prestigious NFL honor ahead of Week 14. He was named the Chiefs’ 2025 Walter Payton Man of the Year Club Winner.

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.

Andy Reid News / A to Z Sports / December 4

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NFL News / Yardbarker / December 3

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / December 1