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Texans Beat Chiefs 20-10, Playoff Odds Plunge as Kelce Future Comes Into Focus

Mahomes says he is trying to cherish time with the 36-year-old, who plans to update the team on his future by early March.

Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs participates in warmups prior to a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 27, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Chiefs 31-28.
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Overview

  • Kansas City fell to 6-7 with the 20-10 loss to Houston, ending a nine-year run of AFC West titles and putting a postseason berth in jeopardy.
  • Models from NFL.com and ESPN place the Chiefs’ playoff chances in the low- to mid-teens after Sunday’s defeat.
  • Travis Kelce recorded one catch for eight yards with three drops, and footage showed no celebration on a key Kareem Hunt touchdown.
  • Patrick Mahomes acknowledged this could be Kelce’s final season and said the tight end will give everything over the remaining games.
  • Kelce is in the final year of his contract and has said he will inform the team of his decision by early March, while ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith predicted this will be his last year.