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Chiefs’ Playoff Hopes Dwindle After Loss to Cowboys

12/3/2025

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Chiefs' Playoff Struggles

The Kansas City Chiefs sit at 6-6 after a Thanksgiving loss to the Dallas Cowboys, and their power ranking has dropped to 9th.
Analysts say injuries and failing to win close games are major factors hurting the Chiefs' playoff chances.
The Houston Texans, who recently defeated the Indianapolis Colts, are gaining momentum and will face the Chiefs next, a matchup that will influence both teams' playoff prospects.

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49ers' Playoff Momentum

The San Francisco 49ers enter their bye week at 9-4 after a 26-8 win over the Browns.
Kyle Shanahan, the San Francisco 49ers head coach, says the team would qualify for the playoffs if the season started today.
Despite injuries to key players, the 49ers' defense has allowed only 39 points in the last three games.
Analysts weigh Coach of the Year for Shanahan as the team faces the Colts, Bears, and Seahawks.

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Chiefs' Playoff Struggles

The Kansas City Chiefs sit at 6-6 after a Thanksgiving loss to the Dallas Cowboys, and their power ranking has dropped to 9th.
Analysts say injuries and failing to win close games are major factors hurting the Chiefs' playoff chances.
The Houston Texans, who recently defeated the Indianapolis Colts, are gaining momentum and will face the Chiefs next, a matchup that will influence both teams' playoff prospects.

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