Overview
- The Chiefs fell to 5–5 after a 22–19 loss to the Broncos in Week 11, leaving them outside the AFC playoff field and trailing Denver in the division.
- Patrick Mahomes called out the team’s inconsistency and said it “starts with me,” vowing to refocus ahead of Week 12 at Arrowhead Stadium.
- Andy Reid said called runs can become passes in RPOs, as Kansas City logged just 14 rushes for 62 yards while Mahomes went 29-of-45 for 276 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
- Randi Mahomes replied “Me too” to a fan’s post expressing belief in the team, and Pat Mahomes Sr. told critics he would take “any bet” that the Chiefs make the playoffs.
- The Athletic’s playoff calculator puts Kansas City’s chances at 57% and ESPN projects a 44.6% chance to miss, with the AFC West still possible but no longer in the Chiefs’ control.