Overview
- Kansas City fell 20-10 to Houston, with a late pass through Kelce’s hands intercepted by Azeez Al-Shaair as a potential tying drive unraveled.
- Patrick Mahomes defended Kelce and noted he will have the option to do whatever he wants after this season, a remark widely read as hinting at an impending decision.
- The defeat dropped the Chiefs to 6-7, with playoff odds reported in the mid-teens percentage range and little margin for error over the final four games.
- Kelce, 36, has not announced retirement and has reiterated he will decide after the season; he is in the final year of a two-year, $34.25 million contract.
- Media coverage has turned to succession planning, with Isaiah Likely floated as a potential target and Spotrac projecting roughly $40.5 million over four years for his market value.