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Chiefs’ Playoff Drought Sparks Criticism of Coach Reid

2/12/2026

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The Kansas City Chiefs finished the 2025 season 6-11, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
The Chiefs' head coach Andy Reid faced criticism after Patrick Mahomes suffered a season-ending ACL injury.
Some analysts view this as the decline of the Chiefs' dynasty.
Bradshaw defended Reid, called critics "idiots," and noted the Seattle Seahawks' victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.

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The Kansas City Chiefs finished the 2025 season 6-11, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
The Chiefs' head coach Andy Reid faced criticism after Patrick Mahomes suffered a season-ending ACL injury.
Some analysts view this as the decline of the Chiefs' dynasty.
Bradshaw defended Reid, called critics "idiots," and noted the Seattle Seahawks' victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.