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Chiefs playoff picture: Are they eliminated from the postseason?

Story byChiefs playoff picture: Are they eliminated from the postseason?Jack McKessy, USA TODAYThu, December 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM UTC·3 min readSince Patrick Mahomes took over as the starting quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2018, his team never got eliminated from the playoffs before the AFC championship game. Until this year. For the first time since 2014, Kansas City will not only miss the conference title game, it won't even be in the playoffs. The Chiefs were mathematically eliminated from postseason contention in Week 15 with their loss to the Los Angeles Chargers – and several other results around the league not swinging their way. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Chiefs also lost Mahomes for the season in that Week 15 loss.

Chiefs playoff picture: Are they eliminated from the postseason?

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  • The star quarterback sustained a knee injury in the final moments of the game and was ruled out for the season after an MRI confirmed an ACL tear. NFL NEWS, TAKES, FANTASY ADVICE: USA TODAY Sports has you covered with our NFL vodcastKansas City still has two more games to play, including a Christmas Day divisional clash with the Denver Broncos that closes out the holiday slate.
  • Since the Chiefs' backup quarterback, Gardner Minshew, is also dealing with a knee injury, former practice squad quarterback Chris Oladokun is slated to make his first career start. Here's what to know about the Chiefs' playoff picture in Week 17:Travis Kelce runs the ball in the 2nd quarter as University of Cincinnati battles Southeast Missouri State on Sept.
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  • 1, 2012. Teammates George Winn #32, Travis Kelce #18 and Greg Blair #51 of the Cincinnati Bearcats celebrate after defeating the Duke Blue Devils 48-34 during their game at Bank of America Stadium on Dec.
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