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Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs Dealt Unfortunate News on Friday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Dec 12, 2025 2:31 PM ET

The Kansas City Chiefs are 6-7 on the year and are barely holding on to their playoff hopes.

The Chiefs lost to the Houston Texans in Week 14, 20-10, in a game where Patrick Mahomes threw zero touchdowns with three interceptions.

Their chances of a playoff spot dropped to 11%, and the Los Angeles Chargers' win over the Philadelphia Eagles made it a win-out situation for Kansas City.

None of that bodes well for the Chiefs, and the streak of three straight Super Bowls is close to coming to an end this time.

In Week 15, the Chiefs face the Chargers in Kansas City, but a concerning piece of injury news surfaced on Friday for Mahomes' team.

Head coach Andy Reid revealed wide receiver Hollywood Brown was not at practice on Friday, per Charles Goldman of AtoZ Sports.

"Chiefs HC Andy Reid says that Trey Smith (ankle), Jawaan Taylor (triceps), Wanya Morris (knee), and Hollywood Brown (NIR-personal) did not practice today."

Chiefs HC Andy Reid says that Trey Smith (ankle), Jawaan Taylor (triceps), Wanya Morris (knee), and Hollywood Brown (NIR-personal) did not practice today.

He says that Trey Smith is just not ready: "I don't think he's quite there."
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) December 12, 2025

Reid then added that Brown would not play on Sunday, per team reporter Matt McMullen.

Brown missed Wednesday's practice for personal reasons but returned on Thursday, so the WR not playing is a big update from Reid.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood Brown (5) against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium.Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Brown is in his second season with the Chiefs, but he played just two regular-season games last year due to an injury.

In 2025, Brown has 42 catches for 494 yards and five scores in 13 games, so he has been a common target for Patrick Mahomes and the offense.

The Chiefs and Chargers kick off at 1:00 pm ET on Sunday with the game broadcast on CBS.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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