Then 2025 came along, an early losing streak, and finally a trap that Kansas City couldn’t Houdini their way out of. Now the franchise is at the crossroads for the first time in over a decade, and there’s a lot of soul searching to do.

The Kansas City Chiefs look to keep their slim playoff hopes alive as they battle the Los Angeles Chargers today. Find out how to watch for free.

The Los Angeles Chargers, led by quarterback Justin Herbert, face the Kansas City Chiefs, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

Are we witnessing the end of a dynasty, or can the Chiefs rise again with strategic remedies? We asked NFL scouts and executives.

The season is over for JuJu Smith-Schuster and the Kansas City Chiefs after their 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The Chiefs still have three games left in the regular season, but Sunday’s defeat officially eliminated them from playoff contention after falling to 6-8.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ impressive playoff streak came to an end after 10 seasons. With the 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 15, the Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention, marking the first time Patrick Mahomes has missed the postseason.