The Indianapolis Colts were one of the season’s biggest surprises in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>; however, a string of consecutive losses has put their playoff spot in jeopardy. The arrival of Philip Rivers has yet to pay off, and the quarterback is desperately seeking his first win.



The return of No. 17 to the field was unexpected, and his joy at putting on the uniform again is immeasurable. However, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philip-rivers">Rivers</a> himself admitted he is not fully satisfied, as he wants to win and lead his team to the postseason.



“I’m torn on how to express it, because it’s been a blast,” Rivers said, via Stephen Holder of ESPN.com. “It’s been a blast to prepare and to go stinking get ready and go out there and warm up and do all that with these guys again. But, again, the name of the game is not go have a good time. It’s help find a way to lead your team to a win. And we’ve come up short.”



The AFC South remains undecided, with the Jaguars currently leading the division. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts">Colts</a>, sitting in third place, are hoping for a miracle with two games remaining to secure a Wild Card spot.



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<h2>Philip Rivers’ stats with the Colts</h2>



In his time leading the Indianapolis Colts, Philip Rivers delivered a competitive performance, throwing for 397 yards and 3 touchdowns. While he recorded 2 interceptions, his veteran leadership and a 50.9 QBR kept the offense moving effectively during his stint with the franchise.


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<h2>Colts’ playoff chances hanging by a thread</h2>



The loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football may have been the final blow to the Colts’ playoff hopes. However, miracles do happen in this sport, and many are still holding out hope for a Wild Card spot.



According to the <a href="https://www.nfl.com/standings/playoff-picture">official NFL website</a>, ahead of Week 17, Shane Steichen’s team has just a 3% chance of making the playoffs. The next two games will determine its fate: first, the Colts will host the Jaguars at home, and finally, they will travel to NRG Stadium to face the Texans.

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When it rains, it pours. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a> and the Kansas City Chiefs learned that the hard way in 2025, watching Gardner Minshew get injured only a week after losing Patrick Mahomes for the rest of the year. However, when one door closes, another opens—and that’s the case for Chris Oladokun.



After four years in Kansas City, mostly with the practice squad, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chris-oladokun-sends-clear-message-to-andy-reid-about-chiefs-qb-job-with-gardner-minshew-patrick-mahomes-injured">Oladokun sent a clear message to Reid about being the Chiefs QB</a> with Minshew and Mahomes injured. The 28-year-old revealed he’d always prepared as if he’d play, and the opportunity arrived late in the 2025 NFL season.



On Sunday, Oladokun was tossed into the fire when <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gardner-minshew">Minshew</a> hurt his left knee, but his response was quite encouraging. Speaking to the media after the Week 16 loss to the Tennessee Titans, Oladokun let Reid know he didn’t feel under pressure. On the contrary, the quarterback admitted that taking the field was something he was craving for all this time.



“That the moment wasn’t too big for me,” Oladokun said. “I felt really calm out there. Felt like I was seeing things pretty good, game didn’t seem too fast for me. And you just never know how you’re going to react in those situations until you’re in it. I’m never too high, never too low in those moments. So, it was good to go out there and get some live regular-season snaps because that’s just something that I haven’t really had these past four years.”



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<h2>Oladokun’s response in the Chiefs loss to Titans</h2>



Fortunately for the quarterback, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/andy-reid-leaves-message-for-chris-oladokun-about-chiefs-qb-job-admits-one-regret-after-gardner-minshew-and-patrick-mahomes-injuries">Reid approved Oladokun’s performance as the Chiefs QB without Minshew or Mahomes, regretting</a> not preparing him with more reps in practice before the Titans game.


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Despite the lack of participation during the week and being activated on short notice, with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> adding him to the 53-man roster only a day before the game, Oladokun was up to the task—even if Kansas City suffered a 9-26 loss.



With 11 completions on 16 attempts for 111 yards, the 2022 seventh-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers proved capable of moving the chains, putting his team in field-goal range more than once. 



Oladokun couldn’t complete a touchdown but didn’t have turnovers either, despite being sacked four times. Not bad considering it was only his second game in the NFL, having logged just one rush for five yards in a brief appearance in 2024.



<h2>Oladokun still Chiefs QB1 to finish 2025 despite new signing</h2>



With not much time to prepare for the Christmas game against the Denver Broncos on Thursday, Oladokun is in line to make his first NFL start. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-sign-new-qb-for-andy-reid-after-gardner-minshew-and-patrick-mahomes-injuries">Chiefs may have signed a new QB</a> by poaching Shane Buechele off the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad, but that was only to add depth behind Oladokun. With Minshew and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a> out, the team needed another healthy player in the QB room.

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During Week 16, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-ravens" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Baltimore Ravens</a> head coach John Harbaugh sparked frustration among fans after choosing to keep Derrick Henry on the sideline during the closing moments of the game against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots</a>. Now, Harbaugh has explained the reasoning behind that controversial decision.



In the final quarter against New England, the Ravens had two possessions with a chance to secure the victory. Surprisingly, Harbaugh did not use <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/derrick-henry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Derrick Henry</a> at all, despite him being one of the team’s most impactful weapons. According to the head coach, the decision was based on the team’s depth at the running back position.



“Well, we have a rotation,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/john-harbaugh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John Harbaugh</a> said on Tuesday, via transcript from the team. “The rotation is Derrick [Henry] and Keaton [Mitchell] are our first- and second-down backs. We came to that in the last few weeks and made sure that on all those plays, it was one of those two guys.



“And that [in] obvious pass [situations] was third-down only, for Rasheen [Ali], which I think he had nine plays on. Then, the rotation was two to one, as far as starting the series off, and depending on how long the series goes, Derrick gets four or five – three, four, five runs, and he’s ready — he needs a break. So, Keaton comes in or vice versa.“



<h2>Derrick Henry hasn’t met expectations this season</h2>



While Derrick Henry remains one of the league’s most powerful and physically dominant running backs, the reality is that the Ravens expected more consistency from him this season.



Against the Patriots, Henry finished with 128 rushing yards and two touchdowns—numbers that appear impressive on paper. However, ball security continues to be a concern. Early in the game, Henry lost a fumble after picking up a first down, halting a promising drive deep in Patriots territory.


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At the time, Baltimore held a 7–0 lead and was in position to potentially extend it with another touchdown or at least a field goal. Instead, the turnover shifted momentum and kept New England within reach.



Although the game ultimately came down to a single possession, the Ravens could have been playing from a much more comfortable position. A potential 14–0 advantage early on may have dramatically changed the outcome.



<h2>Are the Ravens eliminated from the 2026 playoffs?</h2>



Despite the loss to New England, the Ravens are not officially eliminated from playoff contention. However, their path to the postseason has become increasingly difficult.



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Baltimore currently sits as the No. 9 seed in the AFC. Its only realistic route to the playoffs is winning the AFC North. To make that happen, the Ravens would need the Steelers to lose to the Cleveland Browns in Week 17, defeat the Packers on Saturday and then get the victory against Pittsburgh in Week 18.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> history isn’t only defined by champions and dynasties. It also includes head coaches whose careers stretched long enough for defeats to accumulate, numbers shaped by years on the sideline rather than brief or isolated failures.



In many cases, those records grew during extended rebuilds, unstable ownership periods, or eras when talent gaps were impossible to close quickly. The losses accumulated season after season, often masking the complexity behind them.



This side of the league’s history reveals how longevity can exist without success. It traces careers built on persistence, circumstance and difficult assignments, offering a quieter but revealing portrait of life on an NFL sideline.



<h2>Who are the coaches with the most losses in the NFL?</h2>



When the history of the NFL is measured by wins and losses, it often highlights the game’s greats, but it also tells another story: one of coaches who stuck around long enough to collect the most defeats. 



Longevity at the highest level almost inevitably leads to harsh cumulative numbers, especially when combined with rebuilding years, franchise instability and regular season grind. In that sense, a handful of names stand out for having lost more games than any other head coaches in league history. 



At the top of the list and in a somewhat ironic twist is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick">Bill Belichick</a>, who, despite being one of the most successful coaches in NFL history, also ranks among those with the most career losses, accumulated primarily during his long tenure with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a>.



His career regular-season losses reached 165, tying him with Dan Reeves and Jeff Fisher for the most in NFL history by the end of the 2024 season. Including postseason losses pushes that total even higher, tying him with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-landry">Tom Landry</a> at 178 overall.



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Reeves and Fisher also occupy prominent spots on this list, each with long careers that spanned multiple teams and decades. Dan compiled his losses across stops with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-broncos">Broncos</a>, Giants and Falcons, while Jeff’s total came from an extended run in Tennessee and with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams">Rams</a>.



Their high loss totals reflect not just struggles but sheer tenure: both coached more than two decades in the league, allowing their cumulative records to grow larger than almost anyone else’s.



Taken together, these coaches illustrate how NFL history rewards endurance and sometimes punishes it statistically, even for those who are among the most recognized names in the sport. 



Longevity, in many cases, is inseparable from being counted among the “leaders” in losses, simply because coaching in the NFL for decades means facing dozens of elite teams year after year.

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The playoffs are now a reality for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-49ers">San Francisco 49ers</a>, and their Monday Night Football win over the Colts opened the door for three other teams to clinch a postseason berth. George Kittle was one of the night’s standout performers, though he was unable to finish the game at full strength.



Midway through the second quarter of the game, the TE suffered a scare when one of his ankles appeared to get caught in the turf while running a route. Defensive coverage and the artificial surface were among the factors that may have contributed to the setback.



“My concern level? I don’t think it’s a high-ankle sprain, so we’ll take it one day at a time and go from there,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/george-kittle">Kittle</a> said during his press conference. “It happened in the second quarter. I feel like I got hip dropped, ankle got stuck in the grass or the turf, the cork turf, really weird field. 



“Tried to tape it up, went in in the third quarter, really got worse from there. If I can’t run very fast or plant I think it’s better to have other tight ends in there making plays.”



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<h2>George Kittle’s season in the Bay</h2>



George Kittle continues to be a vital asset for the San Francisco 49ers’ offense this season, showcasing his elite playmaking ability and reliability. With 52 receptions for 599 receiving yards, he has consistently moved the chains while maintaining a solid average of 11.5 yards per catch. 


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Furthermore, his 7 touchdowns highlight his efficiency as a premier red-zone threat, proving once again why he remains one of the most dominant tight ends in the league.



<h2>The race for the NFC’s No. 1 seed</h2>



The San Francisco 49ers control their own destiny in a high-stakes race for the NFC West and the conference’s top seed. Currently battling the Seahawks, Rams, Eagles and Bears for positioning, San Francisco will look to capitalize on its final two games at Levi’s Stadium. 



By hosting both the Bears and the Seahawks at home, the 49ers have a golden opportunity to leapfrog their rivals and secure home-field advantage for the postseason.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/video-dk-metcalf-throws-punch-to-fan-during-lions-vs-steelers">DK Metcalf got in the eye of the storm by throwing a punch at a fan</a> during the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday, and it didn’t take long for the NFL to take action.



On Monday, the league announced its decision to hand the wide receiver a two-game suspension for “conduct detrimental to the NFL,” which could leave <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers">Aaron Rodgers</a> without a key weapon to finish the regular season.



“Metcalf’s actions violate league policy, which specifies that ‘players may not enter the stands or otherwise confront fans at any time on game day and…if a player makes unnecessary physical contact with a fan in any way that constitutes unsportsmanlike conduct or presents crowd-control issues and/or risk of injury, he will be held accountable‘,” the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> explained in a statement.



According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dk-metcalf">Metcalf</a> plans to appeal the suspension, hoping to reduce its length. However, if the two-game ban stands, the wideout would miss two crucial games for the Steelers.



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<h2>Which games would Metcalf miss with Rodgers’ Steelers?</h2>



Week 17 will see Pittsburgh hit the road to take on the Cleveland Browns, whereas the regular season finale sets up a home clash against division rivals Baltimore Ravens.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Steelers</a> could clinch a playoff spot with a Ravens loss to the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, but a win over the Browns on Sunday will also be enough. Even so, missing Metcalf would be a significant blow for Rodgers.



This season, the former Seattle Seahawks star has been quite a reliable weapon for the veteran quarterback, with Metcalf recording 59 catches for 850 yards and six touchdowns in 2025.



<h2>How much money would Metcalf lose by the suspension?</h2>



According to Schefter, the two-game suspension would cost Metcalf $277,778 per game, making it $555,556 in total for the two games. Therefore, his intention to appeal is not only to help Rodgers and the Steelers secure a postseason berth, but also to avoid losing a significant amount of money.

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When naming contenders ahead of any <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season, the Dallas Cowboys’ name can’t be overlooked. However, for some time now, Jerry Jones’ team has struggled to reach the decisive stages, even with a great quarterback like Dak Prescott.



This season was no exception, even without securing a playoff berth, and perhaps recognizing that new names leading the first team—like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brian-schottenheimer">Brian Schottenheimer</a>—were part of a restructuring process for America’s Team.



In recent comments to the press reported by insider Jon Machota via his X account, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dak-prescott">Prescott</a> made an important statement about the team’s top executive, saying he will do everything in his power to help build an even more competitive squad.



“Maybe as much here recently as I’ve seen. Whether it’s him against the clock and him knowing, which he’ll tell you that …You can tell he’s excited to help this team to make moves and do whatever he can in his power,” the QB stated.



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<h2>Jones aims for fourth ring with the Cowboys</h2>



Looking ahead to the next season, the Dallas Cowboys remain focused on securing their fourth Super Bowl ring under the ownership of Jerry Jones. While Jones led the franchise to a legendary dynasty in the 1990s—capturing three championships in 1993, 1994, and 1996 (Super Bowls XXVII, XXVIII, and XXX)—the team has faced a long title drought since then. 


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As the Cowboys enter 2026, the organization is under immense pressure to build a roster capable of ending that streak and cementing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jerry-jones">Jerry Jones</a>‘ legacy with a long-awaited fourth Lombardi Trophy.



<h2>Looking to strengthen key areas</h2>



Heading into the 2026 offseason, the Cowboys may prioritize finding an elite edge rusher to fill the massive void left by their top defensive star Micah Parsons. Beyond the pass rush, the front office is expected to target a reliable starting offensive tackle to stabilize the line and a shutdown cornerback to solidify a secondary that has struggled with consistency throughout the 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> will enter a whole new era. That will include moving out of the legendary Arrowhead Stadium, with a date set for the relocation. New information has come out regarding this topic.



On Monday, the Chiefs announced an agreement with the State of Kansas to play their games there from 2031 and onwards. After months of speculation, team owner and CEO Clark Hunt confirmed the decision.



“Today we are excited to take another momentous step for the future of the franchise,” <a href="https://newstadium.chiefs.com/">Hunt said in an official statement</a>. “In the years ahead, we look forward to designing and building a state-of-the-art domed stadium and mixed-use district in Wyandotte County, and a best-in-class training facility, team headquarters, and mixed-use district in Olathe, totaling a minimum of $4 billion of development in the State of Kansas.“



<h2>It’s a bigger relocation than expected</h2>



Not only are the Chiefs leaving an iconic venue, but they are leaving the state of Missouri altogether. They are leaving a football stadium to build a “state-of-the-art” venue in Kansas. Not only that, they will host a major year-round carrousel of events. It’s a huge change for one of the most prominent teams in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>.



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The Chiefs also announced that the new facility will “rival that of any sports-anchored developmente anywhere in the country.” Hunt announced that it will bring plenty of top-tier talent to the Chiefs and the whole state of Kansas.



<h2>How will this affect Chiefs Kingdom?</h2>



According to Hunt, Chiefs Kingdom “is the heartbeat of this organization. You are the reason we do what we do. And I can’t wait to stand beside you as we approach this next chapter in Chiefs history.” However, the Chiefs are in Missouri. Hence, how this translates to when the team goes to Kansas will be a sight to see.



The Chiefs have a 257-163-1 regular season record at Arrowhead. They also have a 14-8 record in the playoffs playing there as well. It’s the loudest stadium in America and it will be weird to see them playing elsewhere.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts">Indianapolis Colts</a> enter Week 16 with an 8-6 record, facing a highly stressful Monday Night Football matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. A loss could effectively end their playoff hopes, as they currently hold just a 5 percent chance of reaching the postseason.



If the Colts lose to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-49ers">49ers</a>, their playoff probability would drop to 3% percent, making it nearly impossible to compete for a Wild Card spot or any other path to the playoffs. That scenario becomes even more concerning given that Indianapolis has not won a game since Week 10.



Philip Rivers represents the Colts’ biggest source of hope. The team needs to avoid a loss against the 49ers with a quarterback who defeated them four times during his years with the Chargers. Last week against the Seahawks, Rivers threw for 120 passing yards with one touchdown and one interception.



<h2>AFC South standings and the scenario that puts the Colts in the playoffs</h2>



The AFC South is firmly controlled by the Jacksonville Jaguars at 11-4, with the Houston Texans in second place at 10-5 and the Colts sitting third at 8-6. All of this comes before the matchup against the 49ers, a game that could significantly improve Indianapolis’ playoff chances if the Colts manage to win, as explained by Colts writer and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> Draft analyst Destin Adams on X.



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">tonight. <a href="https://t.co/imXSUf530I">pic.twitter.com/imXSUf530I</a>— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) <a href="https://twitter.com/Colts/status/2003119071706087833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2025</a></blockquote></div>



“If the Colts lose this week and win out, their chances are 18 percent. If they win out, they are at 86 percent. It’s not impossible to make it with just two wins down the stretch, but winning this week improves their odds tremendously,” Adams wrote on X (@thedestinadams).


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In simple terms, the Colts not only cannot afford to lose to the 49ers, but they must also beat the Jaguars and Texans, both division rivals. However, Indianapolis is 2-2 against AFC South teams this season and already lost to both the Jaguars and Texans three weeks ago.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-chargers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Chargers</a> could become the first seed in the AFC if some combinations happen. However, what does need to happen is that they win their next two regular season games. Still, Justin Herbert and company will have to do it without a star teammate, who was suspended by the NFL.



According to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> Communications, “Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman has been suspended without pay for two games for repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players, including during Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.”



Perryman was penalized for unnecessary roughness for a blow to the helmet to Cowboys’ Ryan Flournoy while the receiver was on the ground. Hence, Perryman won’t play another regular season snap, as he would be eligible to return to the active roster on January 5th, with the sights set on the NFL postseason.



<h2>Perryman is a key player on the Chargers defense</h2>



Not only is Perryman one of the captains of the team, but he is in fact really good. A former Pro Bowler, Perryman has started all 10 games he’s played this year, he has defended three passes and has racked up 47 total tackles. 



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Troy Dye will likely take Perryman’s place and he’s very decent too. He has a forced and recovered fumble, a sack and 55 total tackles. However, now Dye will play more of a coverage role. Perryman has been targeted 22 passes, while Dye has been targeted on 14 occasions, but has allowed 12 receptions.


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<h2>The Chargers are getting hot</h2>



The Chargers have won four games straight and that includes wins over the Eagles and Chiefs thanks in large part to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/justin-herbert" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Justin Herbert</a>‘s heroics. However, the last two games for the Chargers are also very tough. Next week, they face the best defense in football in the Texans and end against the Broncos.



Those are very tough games. The Chargers haven’t secured their playoff berth yet but the probability is 99% according to <a href="https://www.nfl.com/standings/playoff-picture" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL Next Gen Stats</a>. In fact, the only team that could possibly take their place is Indianapolis. But, the chances of that happening are only 11%. More likely than not, the Chargers are just playing for seeding.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-49ers">San Francisco 49ers</a> enter Monday Night Football with a 10-4 record and a strong winning streak, fully prepared to face the Indianapolis Colts, who could pose a real threat in Week 16. Even so, a loss would not necessarily be disastrous for San Francisco.



If the 49ers were to lose to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts">Colts</a>, it would not mark the end of their postseason path. They have already secured a playoff spot after clinching a Wild Card berth thanks to the Lions’ loss to the Steelers on Sunday. Still, avoiding a loss remains important as they continue to chase the top spot in the NFC West.



Last week, Brock Purdy threw for 295 passing yards and three touchdowns in a 37-24 home victory. That win marked the team’s fourth since Week 11. The streak includes two road wins for the 49ers, a 41-22 victory over the Cardinals and a 20-9 win against the Cleveland Browns.



<h2>Standings and the path to winning the NFC West</h2>



Before the 49ers face the Colts in Week 16, the NFC West is led by the Seattle Seahawks with a 12-3 record. The Los Angeles Rams sit in second place at 11-4, while San Francisco is currently third. The 49ers not only hold a 10-4 overall record, but they also lead the division in wins against NFC West opponents with a 4-1 mark.



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">"If the Rams win out they win the NFC West &amp; they&apos;re the 1 seed … If Seattle wins and they win out, they&apos;re the NFC West champs &amp; the 1 seed." "If Seattle beats the Rams but the 49ers win out, (which means the 49ers beat Seattle in week 18) then the 49ers are not only the NFC… <a href="https://t.co/LlWHP8yp2y">pic.twitter.com/LlWHP8yp2y</a>— Fitz &amp; Whit (@fitzandwhit) <a href="https://twitter.com/fitzandwhit/status/2001683960531661215?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2025</a></blockquote></div> 



The NFC West race is one of the most complicated scenarios in the league, with several possible outcomes still in play. The 49ers remain alive in the division race and could still win the NFC West and secure the top seed, as outlined on Fitz &amp; Witz: “If the Rams win out, they win the NFC West and they’re the No. 1 seed. If Seattle wins and they win out, they’re the NFC West champs and the No. 1 seed,” the show explained.


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“If Seattle beats the Rams but the 49ers win out, which would mean the 49ers beat Seattle in Week 18, then the 49ers are not only the NFC West champions but also the No. 1 seed in the NFC. That seems crazy to me.”



<h2>More than 20 years without beating the Colts</h2>



The 49ers have gone more than 20 years without defeating the Colts. Their last win in the series came in 2001, meaning San Francisco has not beaten Indianapolis in 24 years. The most recent matchup took place in San Francisco in 2021, when the home team lost 30-18. Purdy was not the quarterback at the time, as Jimmy Garoppolo started that game and finished with one touchdown and two interceptions.



The situation for the Colts is difficult. They will play at home with Philip Rivers at quarterback, and the team is currently in crisis. Indianapolis needs to avoid a loss even more urgently than San Francisco needs a win. The Colts have not won a game since Week 10, when they defeated the Falcons in Germany.



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Kyle Shanahan explains why 44-year-old Philip Rivers is better than most 22-year-old quarterbacks. <a href="https://t.co/8LNPm2oNJp">pic.twitter.com/8LNPm2oNJp</a>— Grant Cohn (@grantcohn) <a href="https://twitter.com/grantcohn/status/2001750901359563069?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2025</a></blockquote></div> 



The 49ers’ offense could have a favorable matchup against the Colts. San Francisco is averaging 24.6 points per game, ranking 10th in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> this season. Just as important, the defense is allowing only 20.9 points per game. The Colts have failed to score 20 points in each of their last three games.

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Week 16 of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season marked the end of the Dallas Cowboys’ playoff aspirations. A loss to the Chargers, combined with the Eagles’ earlier win, officially eliminated Dak Prescott and company from Wild Card contention.



Expectations were sky-high for America’s Team this season, but once again, a series of missteps in key moments brought those hopes to an end. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dak-prescott">Prescott</a>, the team’s primary leader, believes things will be better for everyone in 2026.



“The work that I put into this. From last year to this year, I think you can go back to every year and there’s been improvement. When you control the things that you can control, and you do it with a great attitude, put God first, you’re not going to question yourself. You’re not going to question your ability to accomplish something,” the QB said, as Jon Machota reported via X.



“We’re going to keep working. I’m going to keep working. This team is going to keep working. The organization, obviously, is going to do things in the offseason and hopefully everything is just building for us to have a better year than we did this year. And I know for myself and anybody that I’m leading or that’s following me, that’ll be the message.”



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<h2>Prescott’s numbers this season</h2>



Dak Prescott has solidified his status as one of the elite passers of the 2025 season, currently ranking second in the NFL with 4,175 passing yards. Despite a challenging year for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-cowboys">Cowboys</a>, Prescott has delivered consistent production through 15 games, recording 28 touchdowns and 10 interceptions with a highly efficient 73.0 QBR. 


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His ability to move the chains and maintain a top-tier completion rate has kept him at the forefront of the league’s yardage leaders, marking his fourth career 4,000-yard campaign.



<h2>Cowboys’ final stretch</h2>



The Cowboys will finish their 2025 season on the road, with no more home games scheduled at AT&amp;T Stadium until 2026. They face a quick turnaround for a Christmas Day clash against the Washington Commanders in Week 17, followed by a regular-season finale against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Since the team has already been eliminated from playoff contention, these two away games mark the end of the Cowboys’ current campaign.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> put on an embarrassing performance in their first outing without Patrick Mahomes in the 2025 NFL season. After watching Gardner Minshew go down with a knee injury, Andy Reid and company feared the worst—but they have seemingly dodged a bullet.



“Test also showed that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gardner-minshew">Gardner Minshew</a> did not tear his ACL as feared, per sources. He is expected to miss time, but his ACL is intact,” NFL insider Adam Schefter reported on his X account.



The Chiefs witnessed their starting quarterbacks, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a> and Minshew, go down with knee injuries in back-to-back weeks of the 2025 NFL season. While having two veteran signal-callers sidelined is a tough blow to morale and the team’s aspirations, learning that Minshew has avoided a serious injury comes as a sigh of relief.



<h2>Tough week for Reid’s Chiefs</h2>



Coming into the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season, it’s safe to say no one had the Chiefs losing by three possessions to the Tennessee Titans on their bingo cards. Still, after Mahomes tore his ACL and LCL in Week 15, the prospect of Kansas City losing on its visit to Nashville wasn’t as shocking. However, the manner in which the Chiefs fell to a league bottom-feeder raised several alarms in the City of Fountains.



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<h2>Minshew’s stats against Titans</h2>


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Before exiting the game with a knee injury, Minshew completed just three passes for 15 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. He registered a QB rating of 8.3—easily the worst mark of the year for a Chiefs signal-caller. Chris Oladokun, who made his career debut after being signed off the practice squad, posted a 24 QBR.



It’s tough to see the glass as half full for the Chiefs at the moment. The dynasty is facing crucial hours, and Mahomes is not physically able to put the team on his back. It may truly be the end of an era in the NFL. Fans in Kansas City knew this day would arrive sooner or later, but they never expected it to come in such a heart-crushing fashion. Even <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Reid</a> seems to be speechless as the house of cards comes crushing down in Kansas City.

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Latest Minshew injury update provides hope for Reid, Chiefs amid Mahomes absence

The quarterback play on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kansas City Chiefs</a> is suffering from an unprecedenteed bad luck streak. First, Patrick Mahomes suffered an ACL tear, only for backup <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gardner-minshew">Gardner Minshew</a> to suffer a left knee injury a week later. Now, Andy Reid will have a new quarterback to work with.



According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Chiefs are signing Shane Buechele off the Bills’ practice squad. He spent time with the Chiefs in the 2021-2022 seasons. If he passes a physical test, he will be headed to Kansas City and join <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andy Reid</a> and the squad.



While it’s been confirmed that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/latest-gardner-minshew-injury-update-provides-beacon-of-hope-for-andy-reid-chiefs-amid-patrick-mahomes-absence">Minshew didn’t tear his ACL, providing a beacon of hope for Reid in Mahomes’ absence</a>, he will miss time and was placed on Injured Reserve. Hence, the Chiefs need a new quarterback to join Chris Oladokun on the depth chart. Buechele was one of three options alongside Bailey Zappe and Ian Book.



<h2>Chiefs are not under any rush</h2>



It’s not normal to say this, but KC has nothing to play for in December. Usually, the Chiefs are in the middle of a first-seed battle and preparing for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> Playoffs. Not this year, since they are already eliminated from postseason contention.



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Hence, if Buechele plays, it’s not like he needs to win games. He is actually playing with house money. Buechele has yet to play in an NFL game. He played three games for the Chiefs during preseason back from 2021-2023. Buechele threw for nine touchdowns and six interceptions in that span. However, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chris-oladokun-drops-bold-admission-for-andy-reid-to-hear-on-being-chiefs-qb-after-gardner-minshew-patrick-mahomes-injuries">Oladokun wanted Reid to hear that he felt comfortable being the Chiefs QB</a> in Week 16.


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<h2>Where has Buechele been since leaving the Chiefs?</h2>



This is a reunion, but Buechele was cut by the Chiefs back in 2023. In 2024 and 2025, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bills</a> have had Buechele on their practice squad. He has been honing his skills there ever since.



Buechele was a productive college quarterback and SMU, and has shown some flashes of good arm talent and good completion percentage. He set SMU records for passing, total offense, and touchdown passes.

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It’s no longer raining for the Kansas City Chiefs, it’s pouring cats and dogs. The 2025 NFL season spiraled out of control after <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> suffered a torn ACL and LCL injury. The Tennessee Titans added insult to injury by dismantling <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a>’s side by a score of 26-9. 



In the blink of an eye, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> went from being a team no NFL side wanted to come across to likely one of the easiest opponents. Not because Kansas City lacks talent, but because watching Mahomes’ season come to a sudden end really took the air out of the Chiefs’ sails. 



Entering the game with Gardner Minshew under center, the Titans didn’t have an ounce of fear. When Minshew was ruled out with an injury, in came Chris Oladokun. The practice-squad player had just joined the 53-man roster, and not even the best player on the Titans’ defense knew about him. 



<h2>Titans knew nothing about Oladokun</h2>



After the game, Jeffery Simmons dropped a bold confession, which underscores just how harmless the Chiefs’ offense looks without the best quarterback of his generation commanding the huddle.



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“I’m not going to lie. I didn’t even know they had [Chris Oladokun] on the roster. All I knew was [Gardner] Minshew. I didn’t know who their backup quarterback was. No offense to him. I didn’t watch no film on him. We didn’t prep for him at all,” Simmons told reporters during his postgame media availability. 


 

 

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<h2>Disastrous outing</h2>



While Simmons and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tennessee-titans">Titans</a> being unprepared in case of facing Oladokun could’ve come back to bite them, it simply didn’t. If Minshew and the Chiefs had struggled to get anything going, when Oladokun stepped onto the field every struggle magnified for Kansas City. 



The season is essentially over for the Chiefs. However, Reid and company would still like to see some fight from their players. With Mahomes out long term—possibly missing the start of the 2026 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season—looking as toothless on offense as Kansas City has without him is far from an encouraging sight. 



<h2>No Mahomes, no party</h2>



Obviously, quarterback is the most important position in all of sports, and losing a QB of Mahomes’ caliber is never going to be easy to overcome. Still, falling to one of the worst teams in the league in such fashion should raise alarms all around the Show-Me state.



Are Reid and the Chiefs only as good as Mahomes allows them to be? Is the dynasty truly over, or is there still some fight left in Kansas City to come back and re-establish its dominance next season? Only time will tell, but the latest visit to Music City may play a sad ballad the Chiefs will be humming for a very long time in the NFL.


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