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For the first time since the 2014 season, the Kansas City Chiefs won't be in the playoffs. On Sunday, the Chiefs had their playoff hopes crushed by the Los Angeles Chargers. It was a deflating loss for the franchise in more ways than one.
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The Chiefs didn't just lose their 2025 playoff hopes on Sunday. They also lost quarterback Patrick Mahomes to a torn ACL.
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Andy Reid will now head back to the drawing board after leading the Kansas City Chiefs to three straight Super Bowl appearances. This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 16, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.