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Chiefs Face Playoff Elimination: Must Win to Survive

12/10/2025

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The Kansas City Chiefs are 6-7 in the 2025 season and face playoff elimination if they lose to the Chargers and three other teams win.
The Chiefs have an 11% chance to make the playoffs, per NFL projections.
To secure a postseason berth, they must win their remaining games and have other teams lose.
If they fail to qualify, Patrick Mahomes' playoff streak would end.

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Story summary

The Kansas City Chiefs are 6-7 in the 2025 season and face playoff elimination if they lose to the Chargers and three other teams win.
The Chiefs have an 11% chance to make the playoffs, per NFL projections.
To secure a postseason berth, they must win their remaining games and have other teams lose.
If they fail to qualify, Patrick Mahomes' playoff streak would end.