Kansas City Chiefs Officially Eliminated From NFL Playoff Contention
They have been the golden boys of the NFL for multiple seasons. So much so that they were a regular and expected participant of the post season. However, all good things must come to an end and that’s what happened today in Week 15. The Kansas City Chiefs were officially eliminated from NFL playoff contention. Prior to the start of the Sunday games, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter had listed the four things that needed to happen for the Chiefs to be eliminated. And in true NFL style those four things happened.
On his social media account, Schefter posted the following:
- Chiefs lose to the Chargers
- Buffalo beats or ties the Patriots.
- Jaguars beat or tie the Jets.
- Texans beat the Cardinals.
All those things did happen and after advancing to the playoffs the past 10 seasons, the Chiefs are now out of contention. That means they won’t be making a Super Bowl appearance after having been one of four teams to make three straight Super Bowls.
Today’s elimination also ended their seven straight title game appearances, their 10 consecutive playoff berths and winning a playoff game in seven consecutive seasons. They’re second in all three categories behind the New England Patriots. Not experiencing the post season will be a first for quarterback Patrick Mahomes, defensive lineman Chris Jones and center Creed Humphrey along with Nick Bolton and George Karlaftis. How strange it will be for them to not be playing in January and being playoff fixtures.
But despite the end of numerous accomplishments the news got even worse for Kansas City.
Kansas City Chiefs Officially Eliminated From NFL Playoff Contention
Mahomes suffered a knee injury and had to be helped to the locker room. With only 1:53 left in the game, Mahomes was running and trying to make a pass when he was tackled. It didn’t look good at the time and unfortunately now the worst thoughts have been confirmed. The Chiefs posted on Mahomes injury saying:
“An MRI has confirmed that Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes sustained a torn ACL in his left knee in today’s game. Patrick and the club are currently exploring surgical options.”
It was a rough day all around for the perennial contenders having lost to their division rival Los Angeles Chargers 16-13 at home. Mahomes made an emotional statement on x.com:
“Don’t know why this had to happen. And not going to lie it’s hurts. But all we can do now is Trust in God and attack every single day over and over again. Thank you Chiefs kingdom for always supporting me and for everyone who has reached out and sent prayers. I Will be back stronger than ever.“
We’re also left to wonder if this will be Travis Kelce’s last season, knowing he wanted to go out a Super Bowl winner. Is this really the end of the Chiefs dynasty? We’ll have to see what the future unfolds.
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