The NFL has confirmed that Isiah Pacheco was fined $46,371 for unnecessary roughness during the game between the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-cowboys">Dallas Cowboys</a> played on Thanksgiving in Arlington.



The play occurred with 13:06 remaining in the third quarter. The running back caught a pass from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> and, as he headed toward the sideline with the ball, led with his helmet, making contact with the head of Cowboys’ star cornerback, DaRon Bland.



The NFL’s fine on Pacheco is by far the highest after the review of the Week 13 games. On social media, a heated debate has started over whether Pacheco initially tried to make contact with his shoulder.



<h2>Who was fined by the NFL?</h2>



In addition to Isiah Pacheco, Markquese Bell of the Dallas Cowboys was fined $11,593 for a play in that same matchup for unnecessary roughness (facemask). The sequence occurred right at the start of the game.


 

 


The interesting thing about Pacheco’s action is that, during the game, the officials did not throw a flag, so at first it was interpreted that the play had been completely legal.



Other notable players who were fined include Gabe Davis of the Bills ($6,500), as well as Cameron Heyward ($11,593/taunting) and DK Metcalf ($14,491/violent gesture) of the Steelers during Pittsburgh vs Buffalo at Acrisure Stadium.


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It’s clear that the Kansas City Chiefs’ campaign in the NFL has been far from satisfactory, to the point where their playoff spot is far from guaranteed. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> is not having his best season, and Kevin Durant has taken notice of this particular situation.



Over the past few weeks, there have been many questions regarding the quarterback’s performance, even alongside his teammates, who currently hold a 6-6 record and are trailing in the AFC West.



In a recent dialogue with Kay Adams on her Up &amp; Adams Show, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">Durant</a> made it clear that despite a sluggish season, he recognizes the QB’s talent, which is why Mahomes remains one of the greatest of all time.



“(Mahomes) could miss the playoffs for the rest of his career, I wouldn’t give a damn… He’s still an all-time great,” the 2-time NBA champion and current Houston Rockets star firmly stated.



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<h2>Mahomes’ numbers this season</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> quarterback Patrick Mahomes has posted solid, yet somewhat criticized, statistics this season, recording 3,238 yards and 22 touchdowns against 7 interceptions, resulting in a 73.2 QBR. 


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Despite the high yardage and respectable touchdown total, the seven interceptions are a primary source of criticism, signaling an uncharacteristic increase in turnovers and inconsistent decision-making that has led to several unexpected losses and mounting questions about the overall efficiency of the Chiefs’ offense.



<h2>Do the Chiefs have a shot at the playoffs?</h2>



Ahead of Week 14 in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>, the Kansas City Chiefs sit in third place in their division, behind the Broncos and Chargers. Another stumble this weekend could seriously jeopardize their chances of securing a Wild Card spot.



According to the <a href="https://www.nfl.com/standings/playoff-picture">NFL’s official site</a>, the Chiefs could see their playoff chances drop to just 11% if they lose their next game against the Texans. However, a win would boost those odds significantly to 49%.

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Andy Reid and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> announced that cornerback Chris Roland-Wallace (ankle) and wide receiver Nikko Remigio (shoulder) are out for the Week 14 game against the Houston Texans.



The Chiefs have a 6-6 record, so they need to win their five remaining matchups and hope for help from the Bills, Jaguars, and Chargers in order to keep their playoff hopes alive.



Winning the AFC West already seems like an impossible mission for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> and his teammates, considering that the Denver Broncos would have to lose four of their five remaining games.



<h2>Who is injured with Chiefs?</h2>



It’s important to remember that left tackle Josh Simmons was placed on injured reserve due to a wrist fracture, so he will be out for at least a month with the Kansas City Chiefs. The big question is who will be available on the offensive line.


 

 


In Friday’s injury report, the Chiefs listed Trey Smith and Jawaan Taylor as doubtful, which means Patrick Mahomes could be without three key pieces to protect him while facing one of the best defenses in the NFL.



In what could be good news for adding depth at the wide receiver position, Jalen Royals could be back for the game against Houston. By the way, although Patrick Mahomes appears on the report with knee issues, the quarterback will play at Arrowhead Stadium.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> knows the margin for error is gone for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> if they want any chance of making the playoffs. Because of that, the quarterback sent a very clear message to his teammates before facing the Texans and one of the best defenses in the NFL.



“You’re going to have to utilize everything to go out there and win. This is a really good football team, that’s playing really good football right now and has a really good defense. So, we have to throw it all out there and try to find a way to win. This will be a big game for us to showcase who we are and who we think we can be moving on the rest of the season.”



If the Chiefs want to keep their <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> hopes alive, they need to win the five games they have left and get a lot of help from different teams in the AFC wild card race. They no longer control their own destiny on the road to the postseason.



<h2>Are the Chiefs eliminated from NFL playoffs?</h2>



No. The Chiefs are not eliminated from the NFL playoffs despite having a 6-6 record. At the moment, Andy Reid’s team is the 10th seed in the AFC with many teams ahead of them in the standings.


 

 


<h2>Can the Chiefs win the AFC West?</h2>



Yes. The Chiefs can win the AFC West if the Broncos lose at least four games and the Chargers pick up two more losses in the games they have left. In addition, Kansas City will need to beat Denver and Los Angeles in the direct matchups they still have against them.


 


<h2>What are the Chiefs’ chances to make the playoffs?</h2>



The Chiefs currently have a 37% chance to make the playoffs, but everything will inevitably change depending on the result against the Texans. If they win, their chances go up to 51%, but if they lose, they drop to 11%.



In the wild card race, the Chiefs need the Bills and Jaguars to lose at least three games or, if they want to catch the Chargers, hope that Justin Herbert’s team loses two games, including the matchup against Kansas City.



Mahomes recognizes that the experience from many years of playing in elimination games can be crucial in facing something that is new for the Chiefs, since they were used to reaching the playoffs with some margin to spare.



“I don’t know if we’ve been in this situation this early in the season. I think just learning from it together, building together and then using what we can use from previous seasons to hopefully make a run at this thing and try to get ourselves in the playoffs and see where we can go from there.”

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NFL News: Patrick Mahomes’ latest message is a direct warning to Andy Reid’s Chiefs as they face elimination from playoffs

The 2025 NFL season has been anything but kind to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a> and the 6–6 Kansas City Chiefs. With the organization in Missouri now having its back against the wall, the star tight end sent quarterback Patrick Mahomes, head coach Andy Reid, and the rest of the team a powerful message—one that also served as a warning to the rest of the league.



Though far from being in a comfortable spot in the NFL, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> have their job cut out for them. They either sink or swim. With fives games remaining in the regular season, Kelce and Kansas City can afford no stumbles. Coming into the season, not many expected a team commanded by Mahomes and Reid to be in this position, yet here they are.



However, the story could’ve been much different. If the Chiefs could turn back the hands of the clock in the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> campaign, make no mistake—they’d definitely do so. Kelce indicated exactly that. Far from making excuses, though, the veteran tight end delivered a clear statement, warning the league not to sleep on Kansas City.



“I’m sure everyone is sick of us saying it, but we’re a few plays away from being a one seed in my mind,” Kelce confessed, via Sports Illustrated. “All of the losses are within one score, and there’s a handful of plays within those games that are determining the outcome. It’s hard. It’s crazy that you watch the film and you see what’s real, and what’s real is we’re this (expletive) close.”



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<h2>Chiefs can’t buy their luck</h2>



When going through the Chiefs’ losses in the 2025 NFL season, Kelce’s comments make a lot of sense. Kansas City has fallen just short in several games where the coin could’ve easily landed on its side. It didn’t, and now the Chiefs are fighting for their lives with 5 games left in the schedule.


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In many ways, it seems the tide has turned for the team in the Paris of the Plains. Plays that once went their way are now bouncing in their opponents’ direction. In past seasons, the Chiefs walked away with nail-biting victories, often prevailing after chaotic endings. This time around, the Chiefs are 1–6 in one-possession games.



Kelce’s comments have plenty of evidence behind them. Still, they don’t tell the whole story. Everyone on the team knows many things could’ve been done differently, and though it’s easy to point the finger at the bounce of the football, the Chiefs hold their own share of responsibility for the 6–6 record that has their Super Bowl hopes hanging by a thread.



<h2>What’s next for the Chiefs?</h2>



However, Kelce and the Chiefs know better than to cry over spilled milk. What’s done is done. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a> may be capable of making any throw in football, but he can’t go back and change the past. 



Kansas City must simply move on and focus on what lies ahead. For starters: a Week 14 matchup with the Houston Texans on Sunday night. Back home at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Reid</a> and the Chiefs must deliver a statement victory as they go up against the No. 1 defense in the NFL.


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Andy Reid has confirmed that Josh Simmons is going to injured reserve, which means the left tackle will officially be out for at least a month with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a>. A huge blow for an already depleted offensive line.



“Josh Simmons ended up having surgery on that wrist for a fracture and a dislocation. He’ll go on to IR and then we’ll just see about the recovery on that, where it goes from there.”



The big question is whether Simmons could return to help the Chiefs in a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> run if they manage to make the playoffs. In an important detail, Reid did not rule out that possibility. “We’ll see how that goes. They’ve got to wait just a little bit on that and see how that goes with his recovery, but, there’s always that chance.”



<h2>Who is injured with Kansas City Chiefs?</h2>



Josh Simmons is injured with the Kansas City Chiefs, but he’s not the only name on the offensive line. Trey Smith (ankle) and Jawaan Taylor (triceps) did not practice, which means they could be out for the game against the Texans.


 

 


<h2>Who will replace Josh Simmons?</h2>



Andy Reid hinted that Wanya Morris would replace Josh Simmons at the left tackle position, depending on the health status of the rest of the players involved on the offensive line. What is already a fact is that Esa Pole has taken Simmons’ spot on the roster.


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Reid explained how the news affected Josh Simmons in what has been a very difficult season for him both on and off the field. “The kid loves to play football. He’s depressed about that part. That’s probably the wrong word to say, but, he’s down about that part. But, he’s upbeat. The surgery went well, which was a real positive. So, he feels good about that. Then, it’s just a matter of coming back. He’s a worker. Whatever he can do to rehab it, he is going to do it. That’s just how he rolls.”

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Following the Week 12 matchup where the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> managed to defeat the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead, not everything went as expected for Andy Reid’s team. In recent hours, financial penalties were announced for two of Patrick Mahomes’ teammates due to controversial plays.



First, Kingsley Suamataia was fined $8,108 for a blind-side hit on Colts CB Charvarius Ward. This controversial play occurred while running back Brashard Smith was rushing the football up the field.



On the other hand, and perhaps a bit more severe, Trent McDuffie was hit with an $11,593 fine for a first-quarter facemask against tight end Tyler Warren. This play was penalized during the game, but the fine was confirmed afterward.



Although both players were fined for these infractions, they did not face any sports suspensions, so they were available the head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a> for subsequent games.



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<h2>McDuffie and Suamataia’s numbers this season</h2>



Both Trent McDuffie and Kingsley Suamataia have posted notable statistics this season, underscoring their impact on the team’s performance. Cornerback Trent McDuffie has demonstrated his playmaking ability across the field, recording 44 solo tackles and contributing in key turnover situations with 1 forced fumble (FF) and 1 interception (INT). Furthermore, his coverage skills are highlighted by his 7 passes defended (PD). 


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On the offensive line, tackle Kingsley Suamataia has provided solid protection for the quarterback. Through this season, Suamataia has shown impressive reliability and discipline by allowing only one sack and being flagged for just one penalty.



<h2>Mahomes’ chances of reaching the playoffs</h2>



Corresponding to Week 14 of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>, the Kansas City Chiefs will host the Houston Texans at Arrowhead, with the sole objective of securing a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive. According to the <a href="https://www.nfl.com/standings/playoff-picture">NFL’s official website</a>, Patrick Mahomes has a 48% chance of making the postseason if they win, but only an 11% chance if they lose.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/without-chiefs-cowboys-and-steelers-current-nfl-playoff-picture-before-week-14">Kansas City Chiefs find themselves out of the NFL playoff picture before Week 14</a>. Head coach Andy Reid, therefore, made sure to motivate Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the rest of his players as the team enters a critical stretch of the season.



“Let’s go. You’re in the month of December and you’re still in it, so let’s go. That’s what important,” was <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Reid</a>‘s message to the Chiefs during his Wednesday press conference, as quoted by Charles Goldman of A to Z Sports.



Coming off a painful loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> sit 10th in the AFC standings—three places shy of the 7th seed (currently held by the 8-4 Buffalo Bills), which grants the final Wild Card spot.



<h2>Can the Chiefs still make the 2026 NFL playoffs?</h2>



While the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/are-the-chiefs-eliminated-from-nfl-playoffs-after-loss-to-cowboys">loss to the Cowboys hasn’t eliminated the Chiefs from the 2026 NFL playoffs</a>, it left Reid’s team in a precarious position. According to <a href="https://www.nfl.com/standings/playoff-picture">NFL Next Gen Stats</a>, Kansas City currently has a 34% chance of making the postseason.



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At 6-6, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a> and company have no margin for error. They now enter a crucial run in their playoff push, starting with a Sunday Night Football showdown against the Houston Texans, currently 8th in the AFC (7-5). A win would increase the Chiefs’ playoff probability to 58%, while a loss would reduce their chances to 11%.


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The Chiefs’ schedule also includes must-win games against division rivals Los Angeles Chargers (8-4) and Denver Broncos (10-2) to try and climb from third place in the AFC West. While any setback could prove costly, their leader has shown nothing but optimism.



Before his encouraging message for Mahomes, Kelce and company on Wednesday, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/andy-reid-issues-strong-warning-to-texans-chargers-and-broncos-as-chiefs-face-crucial-stretch">Reid put the Texans, Chargers, and Broncos on notice, warning</a> everyone that the Chiefs are capable of winning all five remaining games.



<h2>Have the Chiefs ever missed the playoffs with Reid, Kelce, and Mahomes?</h2>



The Chiefs missed the playoffs just once with Reid and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Kelce</a>: that occurred in 2014, when both were in their second year in Kansas City. Mahomes, on the other hand, has always made the postseason so far.



In fact, since Mahomes took over as the starting quarterback in 2018, the Chiefs have constantly reached at least the AFC Championship Game, with five trips to the Super Bowls—winning three of them.



The 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season is therefore changing the outlook for a team that got used to succeeding in recent years. For instance, the Chiefs have dominated the AFC West with consecutive division titles since 2016. That supremacy appears to be at risk this year.

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After 13 weeks of this NFL season, many teams are still in contention for a spot in the upcoming Playoffs. Among the big-name squads currently on the outside looking in are the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a>, Dallas Cowboys, and Pittsburgh Steelers.



Following a stellar performance on Monday Night Football, the New England Patriots steamrolled the Giants, securing their 11th win of the season. Drake Maye and his teammates currently hold the No. 1 seed in the AFC.



On the other side of the bracket, the surprising Chicago Bears are leading the NFC. Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson have been among the season’s biggest revelations, and with a 9-3 record, they hold the No. 1 seed.



<h2>Playoff brackets ahead of Week 14</h2>



After 13 weeks in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>, these are the matchups for the Wild Card Round so far. With the upcoming games yet to be played, many changes could still take place and none of them have their spot secured yet.



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<h4>AFC head to head:</h4>



<ul><li>Buffalo Bills (7th seed) vs. Denver Broncos (2nd seed)</li><li>Indianapolis Colts (6th seed) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (3rd seed)</li><li>Los Angeles Chargers (5th seed) vs. Baltimore Ravens (4th seed)</li></ul>



<h4>NFC head to head:</h4>



<ul><li>San Francisco 49ers (7th seed) vs. Los Angeles Rams (2nd seed)</li><li>Green Bay Packers (6th seed) vs. Philadelphia Eagles (3rd seed)</li><li>Seattle Seahawks (5th seed) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4th seed)</li></ul>



<h2>Current situation of the Chiefs, Cowboys, and Steelers</h2>



After falling to the Cowboys on Thanksgiving, the Kansas City Chiefs dropped to a 6-6 record, putting their playoff chances in jeopardy. According to the <a href="https://www.nfl.com/standings/playoff-picture">official NFL site</a>, Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid have a 33% chance of making it.



On the other hand, Dak Prescott has revitalized a team that got off to a shaky start but is aiming to make a statement in the NFC East. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-cowboys">Dallas Cowboys</a> carry a 6-5 record and currently have a 17% chance of securing a Wild Card spot.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> are another team struggling to find consistency, and their latest loss to the Bills made things even more difficult. With a 6-6 record, they remain behind Baltimore and currently have a 30% chance of reaching the postseason.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-tomlin">Mike Tomlin</a> is the longest-tenured active head coach in the NFL. Currently in his 19th season at the helm of the Pittsburgh Steelers, he’s followed by Baltimore Ravens HC John Harbaugh (18 years) and Kansas City Chiefs’ Andy Reid (13 years).



Steelers fans, however, aren’t happy right now, with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-steelers-fans-finally-chant-fire-mike-tomlin-in-epic-video-at-pittsburgh-during-game-against-bills">many even chanting for Tomlin to be fired</a> as the team dropped to 6-6, momentarily leaving the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/are-the-pittsburgh-steelers-out-of-the-playoffs-after-loss-against-bills-in-week-13">Steelers out of the playoff picture after suffering an ugly loss to the Buffalo Bills</a> on Sunday.



During an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show on Monday, NFL insider Adam Schefter of ESPN firmly <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-insider-confirms-if-steelers-will-part-ways-with-mike-tomlin-as-fans-chant-for-his-firing">stated that the Steelers will not fire Tomlin</a>—citing the example of Andy Reid’s success with the Chiefs as a big reason.



“I can say that if the Steelers did not want Mike Tomlin there, and maybe the message is stale, maybe he moves on like Andy Reid and finds a new home. Andy Reid’s time in Philly had run out, and he goes to Kansas City, and you see how that worked out for him,” Schefter explained.



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“Of course, he drafted [Patrick] Mahomes, but it worked out incredibly well, and the Chiefs love having him. If Mike Tomlin were a coaching free agent, he would automatically become the number one coaching free agent out there. He could have any coaching job he wanted. He could have any broadcasting job he wanted.”



<h2>Tomlin’s situation compared to Reid’s exit from Eagles</h2>


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The comparison is interesting, as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Reid</a> led the Philadelphia Eagles for 14 seasons and was the league’s longest-tenured active head coach before being let go at the end of the 2012 NFL season. Only a few days later, he landed a new job with the Chiefs—eventually leading Kansas City to three Super Bowl wins.



But while parting with Reid was a big decision by the Eagles, there are some important differences with Tomlin’s situation in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh</a>. Philadelphia moved on from Big Red after a season where the team finished 4-12. Besides, the lack of Super Bowl wins ultimately sealed his fate in the City of Brotherly Love.



Tomlin, on the other hand, led the Steelers to a Super Bowl triumph in his second year at the helm and has so far managed to avoid a losing season in 18 years. The Steelers have only had three coaches since 1969 (Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher, and Tomlin), and Tomlin is under contract through 2027, making a breakup unlikely.



<h2>Tomlin must deliver for Steelers soon</h2>



That said, the Super Bowl win under Tomlin was many years ago, and Pittsburgh hasn’t won a playoff game since the 2016 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season. Fans have grown tired, and only a successful ending to the 2025 campaign might change their minds.



It took a while, and even if it meant watching him lead a dynasty in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City</a>, the Eagles managed to build Super Bowl-winning teams after Reid’s departure. Perhaps the Steelers shouldn’t be afraid of listening to their fans and looking for a fresh start if things don’t go to plan this year.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kansas City Chiefs</a> are in a dire situation. As Andy Reid prepares to coach this team in a tough final stretch to see if it can go to the playoffs, a former Super Bowl champion for the team is willing to unretire if the team needs him too.



Tyrann Mathieu appeared on Up &amp; Adams and when asked if he’d come out of retirement to play for the Chiefs, and the Honey Badger was clear, “I mean, I’m like, not going to say no.” In other words, if <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andy Reid</a> calls the free safety, he is likely to suit up despite retiring last year.



Mathieu played for three seasons with the Chiefs where he won a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> in 2020. In those three seasons, Mathieu cemented himself as one of the best free safeties in the NFL, becoming a two-time first-team All Pro.



<h2>Mathieu’s love is not only for the Chiefs</h2>



In the same show, Mathieu also stated another team could tempt him to come back to his playing days. Mathieu also would like to play for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Texans</a>, a team who he played for in 2018.



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Mathieu said, “I do know this, the Texans, the way the Texans play defense? I’d come back to play for a defense like that.” And he is not wrong, the Texans are the best defense in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> now and Mathieu said, “for the right situation, who wouldn’t?” come back. Well, that’s a great plan if the Texans need a free safety. 


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<h2>Coming back from retirement is not as easy as it seems</h2>



To come back from retirement, Mathieu would first need to be released by the Saints, since he had an active contract with them before retiring. Hence, if he unretires, he wouldn’t be a free agent, he would be a Saints player.



The other way would be to trade with the Saints. But, there is no way a team trades for a retired player, it’s too much of a risk. Hence, all signs point to Mathieu staying retired despite his good intentions.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kansas City Chiefs</a> are in serious jeopardy of missing the NFL Playoffs. With that, head coach Andy Reid has issued a very strong warning to the Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, and Denver Broncos, among other rivals.



Per Charles Goldman of A to ZSports, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andy Reid</a> said, “We’re going to try to tickle on your tonsils on every play, every game. That’s the attitude that we’re coming in with. Then you let the chips fall where they may… There’s not a game that I go into that I don’t think we’re going to get after ya.“



The calendar of the Chiefs is a very tough one. The next week they face the league’s best defense in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Texans</a>. Then, they host the Chargers, a team that already beat the Chiefs, at Arrowhead. Following that, they visit the poor Titans only to then face the AFC West leaders Broncos, and then they close against the Raiders.



<h2>Mahomes has to deliver on Reid’s warning</h2>



If Reid says that the team will “try to tickle on your tonsils on every play,” then the one in charge of executing those tickling plays is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patrick Mahomes</a>. Number 15 has had an up and down season, but no one can deny his talent.



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Mahomes is leading the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> in pass attempts, completing a career-low 64.6% but also has 22 touchdowns to seven interceptions. The lack of weapons is something that has hampered the team.


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<h2>The roadblocks can vary from week to week</h2>



Week 14 against the Texans presents Mahomes against the best defense in football. Week 15 pits Mahomes against a top-tier quarterback in Justin Herbert. As for Week 16, it’s an away game that could be considered as a lookahead spot. 



Then Week 17 is against the fourth-best scoring defense in the NFL in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-broncos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Broncos</a>. If the Chiefs and Mahomes are alive for Week 18, it’s the Raiders, a struggling team, but with huge disdain towards the Chiefs due to the divisional rivalry.



Now, the Chiefs are not exactly in the best position, but the fact is they can either win or lose every single game. They will play with added pressure every single week. In fact, these are games that can be defined as ‘must-win‘.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dak-prescott">Dak Prescott</a> admitted that the consecutive wins against the Philadelphia Eagles and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> are a massive confidence boost for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-cowboys">Dallas Cowboys</a>, who are trying to stay alive in the playoff race.



“Just the place that we were in of having to get these wins against two elite teams. I mean, the two teams that played in the Super Bowl last year. You’re talking about two organizations that obviously know how to win. We just beat them both in two great games in four days showing the resiliency of this unit and of this brotherhood on top of everything that we’ve been through.”



However, Prescott said they need to take things slowly because, despite having beaten two <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> favorites, the trip to Detroit to face the Lions will be very challenging next week. “I don’t know if there’s been two more impressive wins, but, I can tell you we’re not going to just sit on some high because of that. We know we’ve got a big one coming again next week and all this really does for us is just give us more confidence knowing that we can go play with whoever.”



<h2>Can the Cowboys win the Super Bowl?</h2>



The Dallas Cowboys can win the Super Bowl after their outstanding performances in victories over the Eagles and Chiefs. However, the first step is making the playoffs and, due to their slow start in the 2025 season, they do not control their own destiny.


 

 


The Cowboys have a 6-5-1 record, but they need other teams like the Seahawks, Packers, and 49ers to start losing games, or it will be impossible to catch them. Another option is to surpass the Eagles to win the NFC East title.



For that reason, when a reporter asked Dak if he savored beating Patrick Mahomes, Prescott emphasized that it is all a team effort and said he hopes to see the Chiefs again in a hypothetical Super Bowl.


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“It’s a team game. I can’t say that (savor beating Mahomes). No. We’re 1-1. Hopefully we can play again in a bigger stage and in a more meaningful game sooner than later. He’s a hell of a player. You know how great he is. He’s an incredible player, but, at the end of the day, this is a team game. This isn’t necessarily me versus him.”

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Andy Reid and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> have had a very difficult 2025 season. After losing to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-cowboys">Dallas Cowboys</a>, the defending AFC champions fell to a 6-6 record and the road to the playoffs suddenly became an uphill battle.



Even though <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> is still one of the best quarterbacks in the league, key mistakes by other stars have prevented the Chiefs from being contenders. For example, during the Thanksgiving game, drops by wide receivers and multiple penalties by their cornerbacks.



As if that weren’t enough, the bad news continues for Kansas City, because heading into the final stretch of the schedule, Reid will lose one of Mahomes’ most important teammates.



<h2>Who is injured with Chiefs?</h2>



Josh Simmons suffered a wrist fracture during the game between the Chiefs and the Cowboys and, according to Ian Rapoport, will be out for at least four games. A big blow for an already depleted offensive line.


 

 


“Chiefs LT Josh Simmons, who impressed against the Cowboys before exiting with an injury, suffered a dislocated and fractured wrist, sources say. He left the stadium in a cast and is out indefinitely. A significant injury for Josh Simmons, who now will likely head to IR.”



The Chiefs need to win out and have three teams lose at least three of their remaining games: the Bills, Jaguars, and Chargers. The schedule isn’t easy for Kansas City, with matchups against Houston, the Chargers, Titans, Broncos, and Raiders.


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Andy Reid and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> were left on the brink of elimination after losing to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-cowboys">Dallas Cowboys</a> on Thanksgiving. A key factor was the multiple defensive pass interferences caused by George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb.



The legendary head coach admitted that he didn’t agree with many of them, but the referees are a factor they can’t control. “I’m not always going to agree with the call, but then, the calls are made. I will say that they’ve got some physical receivers. Big strong physical guys and, you know, that’s the way they were playing and in return my guys were fighting to maintain leverage on that. It’s not the way I saw it, but it’s the way they saw it. The officials saw it, so they made the calls. You got to stay aggressive against those guys (Pickens and Lamb). There’s no other way to do it.”



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dak-prescott">Dak Prescott</a> was unstoppable for Steve Spagnuolo’s defense because Pickens and Lamb feasted on man-to-man coverage. However, a topic of debate after the game is whether the referees’ decisions against the Chiefs were overly strict.



<h2>What happened with Chiefs and the referees?</h2>



The Chiefs had 10 penalties for 119 yards in the game against the Cowboys. Undoubtedly, the most controversial sequences with the referees were the multiple defensive pass interferences that resulted in first downs for Dallas.


 

 


Andy Reid wasn’t happy with most of them because he expected that if George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb were being physical, the referees would allow his cornerbacks to play under the same conditions.


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Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson struggled all game, and when they needed a final stop to give Patrick Mahomes a chance, Lamb and Pickens drew those penalties that sealed the win for Dallas.

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