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Chiefs Announce TE Decision Before Raiders Game

The Kansas City Chiefs (6-10) have one more game remaining in the 2025 NFL season against the Las Vegas Raiders (2-14) at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday. After reaching the Super Bowl in five of the past six seasons, Kansas City will miss the NFL playoffs this year for the first time since 2014.

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Chiefs Announce Concerning Xavier Worthy Update Before Raiders Game

The Kansas City Chiefs will play their final game of the season on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, and they could be without Xavier Worthy for the Week 18 matchup.

Jeffrey Bassa News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 2

Jeffrey Bassa Explains How Chiefs’ Trust Is Critical to Development

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There’s a unique confidence in Jeffrey Bassa’s deep voice, something that communicates promise. It’s something the typical NFL rookie doesn’t radiate.

Brashard Smith News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 2

Which Chiefs Rookie Wants to Look the Part in Year 2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A, B, C or all of the above? Brashard Smith could easily evolve into the NFL’s most exciting multiple-choice player. The rookie officially ends his on-the-job training in Las Vegas on Sunday (3:25 p.m.

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The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

How many of the NFL receivers to terrorize each team's fanbase the most in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Travis Kelce News / Athlon Sports / January 2

Chiefs Make Travis Kelce Request Amid Retirement Decision

Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce has had an incredible career in the NFL. Playing in his 13th year in the league, all of which have come with Kansas City, Kelce has caught 1,077 passes for 12,990 yards and 82 touchdowns in 191 games played.

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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.

Patrick Mahomes News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 2

Chiefs Offer Encouraging Glimpses at Mahomes Rehab

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jeffrey Bassa walked into the Chiefs’ training room on Friday morning with something special for Patrick Mahomes. Less than 24 hours after Oregon hung a 23-0 Orange Bowl goose egg on the quarterback’s Texas Tech Red Raiders, Mahomes is now the owner of an authentic Ducks ‘Warp Speed’ jersey.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 2

Kansas City Chiefs' final injury report for Week 18 vs. Las Vegas Raiders reveals exciting rookie won't play during 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders have released their final injury reports for Week 18's regular-season finale at Allegiant Stadium. Both teams are dealing with a ton of late-season injuries, and the injury reports don't show the full extent of it, with injured reserve lists filled to the brim with star players.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 2

Not Many Stranger Things in NFL Than Postseason Without Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The New York Jets haven’t been to the playoffs since 2010. The Raiders have only two over the last 23 years. Cleveland, since returning as an expansion franchise in 1999, has just three over 27 seasons.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / January 2

Patrick Mahomes Odds Surface For Role In Travis Kelce Wedding

Patrick Mahomes may have another important role lined up, and it has nothing to do with football. Kalshi, an online prediction market, posted the question: Who will be a groomsman for the wedding of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift?

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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 2

Chiefs’ Offense Has Dipped to Explosively Atrocious

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have four offensive touchdowns of 20-plus yards. Somewhere at Arrowhead Stadium, the angry shadow of Tyreek Hill is haunting the frozen grass.

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Travis Kelce News / Athlon Sports / January 2

Chiefs Make Travis Kelce Plea Amid 13th NFL Season

Travis Kelce will play his last game of the season for the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Unfortunately for Kelce and the 6-10 Chiefs, it will be a non-bearing game, as they have already been eliminated from playoff contention.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 2

Analyzing the Chiefs' Areas of Need Ahead of the Offseason

The Kansas City Chiefs had their worst season in over a decade, marking their first losing season since 2012. It was a disaster for the Super Bowl runner-ups, who saw their franchise quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, go down with a torn ACL a few weeks ago, ending all hope of returning to the dance to continue their dynasty.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 1

Spagnuolo Reveals How Nohl Williams First Caught His Eye

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Steve Spagnuolo has had his eye on Nohl Williams a long time. “I think he had a number of interceptions in college,” Spagnuolo said Thursday.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Total Apex Sports / January 1

Inside Look: Kansas City Chiefs Week 18 Injury Report for 2025 NFL Season

The Kansas City Chiefs are limping toward the finish line of the 2025 NFL regular season. Coming off a frustrating 20-13 loss to the Denver Broncos on Christmas Day, the team is preparing for their final contest against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / January 1

Nick Bolton reveals one reason Kansas City Chiefs rookie LB Jeffrey Bassa could be ahead of the curve heading into 2026

Back in June, Kansas City Chiefs LB Nick Bolton sent Chiefs Kingdom into a frenzy after sharing his first impressions of rookie LB Jeffrey Bassa. He called him a blend of Willie Gay Jr.

Brashard Smith News / A to Z Sports / January 1

Kansas City Chiefs coaches are spelling out exactly what rookie RB Brashard Smith needs to do to play a bigger role in 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs are giving Brashard Smith the answers to the test heading into the 2026 NFL offseason, but it's going to be up to him to use them.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Last Word On Sports / December 31

2026 Kansas City Chiefs Mock Draft Version 1.0

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to pick in the top ten for the first time without trading up since 2013, when they picked Eric Fisher first overall.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / December 30