For the first time since quarterback Patrick Mahomes became a starter in 2018, the road to the Super Bowl doesn't go through the Chiefs in the AFC. A stranglehold on the AFC West is over after nine straight division titles.

With questions swirling about Travis Kelce's potential retirement, one Chiefs QB weighed in after the Christmas Day game against the Broncos.

Chiefs great Travis Kelce keeps it light when asked about his potential retirement, opting to keep the focus on the team

The Chiefs have lost consecutive games and sit well outside playoff position as they prepare to host a Broncos squad that sits atop the AFC. Two storylines have come to dominate the club’s narrative this week: quarterback Patrick Mahomes ’ season-ending ACL injury and persistent speculation about whether tight end Travis Kelce will retire after the season.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce discussed his football future after Thursday's 20-13 loss, saying he's 'still searching for those answers' about returning next season.

Travis Kelce's NFL future has been a hot topic this season – especially after the Kansas City Chiefs were knocked out of playoff contention. Thursday's Christmas night contest against the Denver Broncos marked the Chiefs' last home game of the 2025 season.

It's been a decade since the Broncos beat the Chiefs in Kansas City. If the Chiefs extend that streak on Christmas night, it will be a major surprise. With both Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew out due to knee injuries,

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Kansas City Chiefs, who now face the unenviable task of taking on the Denver Broncos while starting a third-string quarterback. Star Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL shortly before Kansas City was eliminated from postseason contention,