Meanwhile, Denver remains unstoppable with a winning streak, and the Chargers continue to rack up key victories. Leaving the Chiefs in third place in the division and forcing them to rely on other results to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Impossible math for the Chiefs
The situation for the Chiefs is critical, they trail Houston and Pittsburgh in the wildcard race and are two games behind the Bills, Jaguars, and Chargers. All teams that have already defeated them this season.
This means that, to stay in playoff contention, Kansas City practically must win all five remaining games and hope for their rivals to falter.
Patrick Mahomes acknowledged the harsh reality: “At the end of the day, you just have to win every game now and hope that’s enough.”
Chaos in the AFC West
Historically dominant in the Mahomes era, the Chiefs now see their streak of playoff appearances at risk.
Since Mahomes became the starter, they have never missed the postseason, cementing Kansas City as a consistent Super Bowl contender.
Now, with the end of the 2025 season approaching. The pressure on the team and coaching staff is at its peak. Every mistake and every loss could mark the end of a dominance that seemed unshakable.
The AFC West has turned into a board of intrigue. Where the Chiefs must navigate their worst-case scenario in over a decade.
The combination of internal pressure and the rise of the Broncos and Chargers creates an unprecedented climate of tension.
If Kansas City does not respond, it could face a historic elimination that would change the conference narrative. And end years of supremacy.
