Overview
- Patrick Mahomes is out for the season after surgery on two torn ligaments in his left knee, confirming the end of the Chiefs’ playoff streak.
- Coaches Steve Spagnuolo, Matt Nagy and Dave Toub said the team will play to win over the final three games rather than chase draft position.
- Defensive tackle Chris Jones echoed the message, framing the stretch run as a chance to finish strong and carry momentum into next season.
- Analyses indicate the difference between finishing 9-8 or 6-11 could shift Kansas City roughly half a dozen spots in each draft round.
- Kansas City has not picked inside the top 10 since 2013 and currently projects near the middle of Round 1, with needs at running back, edge, linebacker and the secondary.