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Sitting at my desk, watching the AFC Championship between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos, it was a great change of scenery to see some parity in the NFL.

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Why the AFC Championship Game Impacted the Chiefs

Missing the playoffs was certainly a disappointing development for the Kansas City Chiefs, but Sunday's AFC title game between the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos was influential on the Chiefs' future outlook.

Travis Kelce News / Athlon Sports / January 26

Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce Announce Super Bowl Update

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been to the Super Bowl five times throughout his 13 years in the NFL. His older brother, Jason Kelce, played in the big game twice.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 26

Why These Playoffs Should Give Chiefs Hope

After reaching at least the conference championship game the last seven years, the Kansas City Chiefs missed the playoffs entirely this season after going 6-11 and finishing third in the AFC West.

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The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

How many of the tight ends to eclipse the 5,000-receiving-yard milestone in their NFL career can you name in six minutes?

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 26

Chiefs’ Cullen Gets Another Interview Opportunity

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In 17 games, the Chiefs allowed only two 100-yard rushers in 2025. They ranked ninth against the run, allowing 105.7 ground yards per game.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / January 25

Kansas City Mayor Issues Apology After Unfortunate Chiefs Situation

Mayor Quinton Lucas watched on as Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs ended the 2025 NFL season on a six-game losing streak, finishing with a 6-11 record and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

Eric Bieniemy News / A to Z Sports / January 25

Former Chiefs player shares a unique perspective on why KC bringing back Eric Bieniemy may be what's best

The Kansas City Chiefs sparked controversy by rehiring Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator rather than retaining Matt Nagy, leaving many fans disappointed after hoping for a fresh direction.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 25

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes’ message to Matt Nagy after exit

The Kansas City Chiefs are entering a transformative offseason after a grueling 6-11 campaign that saw them miss the postseason for the first time in over a decade.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 25

1 Important Lesson Payton, Bridgewater Taught Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Denver is Stiddy City on Sunday. And there’s a reason why Sean Payton isn’t panicking after losing his starting quarterback just before the AFC championship game against New England (2 p.m.

Patrick Mahomes News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 25

How AFC Championship Venue Underscores Need for Mahomes' Timely Return

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Broncos owe Pete Carroll a big bucket of Bubble Yum. Back on Sept. 7, the now-deposed Raiders head coach led his team into Gillette Stadium and beat New England, 20-13.

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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.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 25

Future Looks Bleak for This Young Chiefs Player

While the Kansas City Chiefs may not have begun relying on their rookies until later in the season, they are depending on their development this offseason.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 25

Three Players Chiefs Must Keep This Offseason

The Kansas City Chiefs face a critical offseason following their dismal 6-11 campaign, in which they dropped nine games by at least one score. This disappointing season may mark the end of their dominant dynasty that has ruled the NFL since 2018.

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Eric Bieniemy News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 25

How Bieniemy Can Replicate RB Duo in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – When New England squares off with Denver in Sunday’s AFC championship game, look for something called a duo run. The Fighting Mike Vrabels, as Travis Kelce calls them, runs the play at a significant clip and that could be an Achilles’ heel in the Broncos’ vaunted defense on Sunday (2 p.m.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / January 25

Chiefs Get Prediction After $31.5 Million Move

Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs had their worst season since the head coach joined the team in 2013. After beginning 2025 with a 6-5 record, firmly in the NFL playoff race, the Chiefs finished on a six-game losing streak, ending with a 6-11 record and missing out on the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 25

Ranking Chiefs’ Top Strengths Heading into the Offseason

It goes without saying that 2025 was a disastrous season for the Kansas City Chiefs. After reaching at least the conference championship game the last seven years, the Chiefs missed the playoffs entirely, signaling a potential need for change in several areas of the roster.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 25

Moves that Each Division Rival Should Make to Concern the Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs have been accustomed to winning the AFC West and playing deep into January since Patrick Mahomes took over as the starting quarterback in 2018.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 25

Chiefs Players with Most to Prove in 2026

This past season did not pan out for the Kansas City Chiefs, as they went 6-11 and failed to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2014. It also marked the first time since 2015 that the Chiefs did not win the AFC West.

Eric Bieniemy News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 25

3 Chiefs Set to Benefit Most from Eric Bieniemy's Return

After much deliberation, the Kansas City Chiefs have elected to bring a familiar face back as their offensive coordinator. Matt Nagy is moving on, whether it's as a head coach, an OC elsewhere, or something else entirely, his time with KC has come to an end.

Andy Reid News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 25

Chiefs’ Reid Got Company This Week in Exclusive NFL Club

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The AARP will get a change-of-address form in coming days. Mike McCarthy is moving back to Pittsburgh. The only problem is that McCarthy isn’t retired.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 25

How the Chiefs Can Solve a Big Problem

The Kansas City Chiefs don't get a record of 6 - 11 and miss the playoffs for the first time in a decade without having problems in their roster construction.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 23

Ravens Request Interview With Chiefs DL Coach Joe Cullen For DC Job

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Ravens requested to interview Chiefs defensive line coach Joe Cullen for their defensive coordinator vacancy. Cullen

Eric Bieniemy News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 23

Chiefs Officially Hire Eric Bieniemy As Offensive Coordinator

The Kansas City Chiefs announced they officially hired Eric Bieniemy to return as the team’s offensive coordinator. Bieniemy will be replacing former OC Matt Nagy, whose contract expired at the end of the season.

Travis Kelce News / Trade Talk Sports / January 22

Travis Kelce May Have Just Hinted at Returning for a 14th NFL Season

There’s a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs entering the offseason, something that hasn’t been the case in quite some time. How Patrick Mahomes recovers from tearing his ACL — and whether he’ll indeed be ready to go for Week 1 — is the number one storyline.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / January 21