Overview
- The Chiefs sit at 6-7 and could be knocked out of playoff contention as early as Sunday, a fate that first requires a loss to the Chargers despite Kansas City being a 4.5-point favorite, per CBS Sports.
- One leading scenario cited by CBS analyst Joe Ferraira is a Chiefs loss combined with wins by the Jaguars over the Jets, the Bills over the Patriots, and the Texans over the Cardinals.
- Two other paths involve a Kansas City loss paired with Buffalo winning and Indianapolis upsetting Seattle, with CBS noting the Colts are a 13-point underdog and could even start Philip Rivers after his return from retirement.
- Patrick Mahomes acknowledged the dwindling odds, saying the chances are getting lower while pledging that the team will give everything it has each opportunity.
- Analyst Pete Prisco predicts Kansas City will beat Los Angeles, pointing to the Chargers’ short week and offensive line issues, a result that would keep the Chiefs alive and remain a concern for the AFC.