The Chiefs have been eliminated from playoff contention with the Chargers ' 16-13 win. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL in today's loss. Meanwhile atop the AFC East, the Bills held off the Patriots in a 35-31 win.

The Kansas City Chiefs' impressive playoff streak came to an end after 10 seasons. With the 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 15, the Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention, marking the first time Patrick Mahomes has missed the postseason.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a left knee injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday's matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce catches a 17-yard pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes. New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte dives for a 30-yard sideline snag. New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye rushes to the pylon to cap off the opening drive with an 8-yard touchdown.

After Patrick Mahomes arrived in Kansas City in 2017, the Chiefs have made it to the conference championships seven times in a row. But this positive streak is expected to get disrupted in the 2025 season playoffs.

As the Chiefs struggle through a disappointing season, Patrick Mahomes received a bold prediction regarding the Super Bowl.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes heads into the Los Angeles Chargers game with a tag he has not seen in years. NFL analyst Nick Shook placed him in Tier 2 of the league’s Week 15 quarterback rankings, dropping him to 12th after sitting fifth a week earlier in Tier 1. The seven-spot slide marks his sharpest fall this year.