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Which Chiefs Player Has To Bounce Back in 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs saw a regression of their offense and defense in 2025, a far cry from how dominant they were in previous years. Patrick Mahomes did all he could for their offense, but their defense came out flat and dejected in multiple games this season.

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NFL Makes Final Decision on Chiefs Incident

The Kansas City Chiefs are missing the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2014. They ended their season with a 6-11 record after losing their last six games.

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Why the Chiefs' Biggest Need is Clear

With the disappointing season that the Kansas City Chiefs had this past season, it comes with a high draft pick. The Chiefs will be picking inside the top 10 and No.

Patrick Mahomes News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 10

All-Pro Team Should Inspire Mahomes, Chiefs for 2 Reasons

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Associated Press released its 2025 NFL All-Pro team on Saturday, and despite getting only one player, the team should be an inspiration to the Kansas City Chiefs.

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The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz

Can you name the last quarterback to win a playoff game for every NFL team? Five minutes are on the clock.

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Travis Kelce News / Athlon Sports / January 10

NFL Hits Travis Kelce, Other Players With $4.7 Million in Fines This Season

Throughout the 2025 season, the NFL has been strict when it comes to punishing players for their violations and actions during games. In fact, after the Week 18 fines were revealed on Saturday, the total fines the league handed out amounted to $4,783,065.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 10

Here’s the 1 Chiefs Snub on All-Pro Team

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – For the first time since he was in college at Missouri, Nick Bolton gets to celebrate his Granny’s birthday with her at the end of this month.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 10

Why Washington OC Path Is Bad Example for Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – David Blough could do wonders to resurrect Jayden Daniels’ career in Washington. But history isn’t on the side of the path Dan Quinn chose to replace his offensive coordinator.

Creed Humphrey News / A to Z Sports / January 10

Kansas City Chiefs C Creed Humphrey strengthens his case as a future NFL Hall of Famer with third career All-Pro selection

The Associated Press has released its All-Pro team for the 2025 NFL season, and the Kansas City Chiefs saw just one player selected for the award. Just like in our A to Z Sports All-Pro team, Chiefs C Creed Humphrey was the lone member of the team selected for All-Pro honors in 2025.

Travis Kelce News / Athlon Sports / January 10

Travis Kelce News Emerges Amid NFL Retirement Rumors

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has had one of the greatest careers at his position in NFL history. In his 13 years in the league, Kelce has racked up 1,080 receptions, which leads all active players, for 13,002 yards and 82 touchdowns.

Patrick Mahomes News / Athlon Sports / January 10

Patrick Mahomes News Emerges After Missing NFL Playoffs

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes has had an unbelievable career in the NFL thus far. In nine professional seasons, Mahomes has thrown for 35,939 yards and 267 touchdowns with 85 interceptions.

Creed Humphrey News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 10

Chiefs Place Only 1 Player on All-Pro Team

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Last year when Creed Humphrey earned All-Pro honors, he said the award validated the work he put in all his life. Humphrey, 26, got a year older in 2025 and with it added another prestigious All-Pro selection on Saturday morning.

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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 10

Chiefs Have Major Questions to Answer This Offseason

The Kansas City Chiefs did not have the season they wanted. There were a lot of different things that did not go their way that in the past did. It was hard for them to come back in games, and at times, they did not have the same offense and defense that we are used to them having.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 10

How the Chiefs Can Secure a Brighter Future

The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off a disappointing 6 - 11 season after making it to three Super Bowls in a row. This team's going to look a lot different in 2026, and that doesn't stop at roster construction.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 10

Chiefs Need This Rookie to Step Up in Second Year

The Kansas City Chiefs are in panic mode. Superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes is just a few weeks into rehabilitating his torn ACL. Travis Kelce might be retiring, and even if he doesn't, he's clearly lost a step or two as a threat in the passing game.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / January 9

Andy Reid Set to Make Coaching Move After 13th Season With Chiefs

Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs had the worst season of his 13-year tenure in 2025, finishing 6-11 and missing the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2014.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 9

Chiefs Ecstatic Looking at History of No. 9 Selections

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two weeks ago, Andy Reid said he wanted the strange feeling of missing the playoffs, a forgettable 6-11 season, to remain a strange feeling.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 9

Why Chiefs’ Regression on 3rd Downs Was Offensive

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Andy Reid was about as blunt as he could be to kick off the first week of the offseason. Asked Monday to assess how the lack of production in the run game affected Patrick Mahomes and the pass, Reid might as well have been Rodney Dangerfield.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 9

How the Chiefs Should Track the Postseason Field

The Kansas City Chiefs won't be in the playoffs for the first time in over a decade. This reality reflects the type of season it was for the Chiefs, as it felt like the ceiling of their dynasty came tumbling down on them.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 9

Why Losing Joe Cullen Would Hurt Chiefs in 2026

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Steve Spagnuolo might not be the only defensive coach Andy Reid needs to replace. A day after Spagnuolo interviewed for the head-coach role with the Titans, one of his top assistants has interviewed for a defensive-coordinator vacancy.

Mike McDaniel News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

Mike McDaniel and the Kansas City Chiefs: A Perfect Match

The Kansas City Chiefs have had one of the most dynamic offenses in the NFL over the past seven years. Led by Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid, their success has been so dominant.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / January 9

Pros and cons of a Travis Kelce return to the Chiefs in 2026

Should he stay or should he go? That is the question that Kelce must answer for himself in the upcoming weeks.

Chiefs star TE Travis Kelce may already have his next job lined up

Travis Kelce explains why he may return to Chiefs for 2026 season

Insider says Chiefs TE Travis Kelce 'wants' to do this amid retirement rumors

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Gridiron Heroics / January 8

'He’ll Get Stronger This Offseason': Andy Reid Shares Strong Statement About Promising Chiefs Player

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid threw cold water on any small‑sample skepticism this week, signaling full faith in rookie Brashard Smith’s upward trajectory.

Rashee Rice News / Field Level Media / January 8

Chiefs 'aware' of allegations of abuse by Rashee Rice's ex-girlfriend

The Kansas City Chiefs are aware of domestic violence allegations made by an ex-girlfriend of wide receiver Rashee Rice. The Chiefs' statement did not mention Rice by name but was released after the woman -- with whom Rice has two children -- accused an unnamed former partner of abuse in a social media post.

Rashee Rice News / Pro Football Rumors / January 7

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice facing domestic violence allegations

After starting his season with a six-game suspension and ending it on injured reserve due to lingering concussion symptoms, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice may not be done with his legal troubles.