Ahead of the final home game of the 2025 NFL season, Andy Reid sent <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a> a sincere message. The Kansas City Chiefs take on the Denver Broncos in Week 17, in which could turn out to be the veteran tight end’s final game at Arrowhead.



The rumors have grown loud in Kansas City. With the Chiefs (6-9) already eliminated from playoff contention in the NFL, many believe the dynasty has reached its end. In addition, it could be the end of the road for Kelce’s career as well. On that note, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Reid</a> admitted he doesn’t know whether Kelce will retire or not.



“His numbers and personality and the person speak for themselves. Phenomenal person. He’s everything you want from a player representing an organization,” Reid commented, via A to Z Sports’ Charles Goldman.



<h2>Kelce’s numbers at Arrowhead</h2>



If Kelce does retire after the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season, it may truly mark the end of an era for Kansas City. In the span of just a few days, they could learn that Kelce is stepping away—and that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/when-are-the-chiefs-leaving-arrowhead-clark-hunt-confirms-final-decision">the Chiefs, too, are leaving Arrowhead Stadium</a>.



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Thus, now may be as good a time as any to revisit Kelce’s stats when playing at home at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. When the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> host the Broncos in Week 17, the star tight end could reach the 6,500-yard mark in home games at Arrowhead. He currently sits at 6,463 yards, needing just 37 more to hit the milestone. Kelce has also scored 34 touchdowns at Arrowhead so far in his career.


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Kelce has fallen short of that figure three times this season, including disheartening six- and eight-yard outings during losses to the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans. Although <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chris-oladokun-warns-bo-nix-and-broncos-ahead-of-first-nfl-start-with-chiefs-on-christmas">Chris Oladokun warned Bo Nix and the Broncos</a>, the presence of an inexperienced quarterback under center does little to help Kelce’s chances of bouncing back in what could be the final home game of his career.

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To the surprise of many, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a>’ season came to an end much earlier than expected, especially given that their minimum goal was a playoff berth. There is no time for regrets, and as a result, Andy Reid has already begun looking ahead and planning for the 2026 NFL season.



Beyond the players who may depart and potential reinforcements, one of the major questions centers on the composition of the coaching staff. Matt Nagy has been linked on multiple occasions to other franchises, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Reid</a> has not ruled out the possibility of losing one of his top assistants.



“I think he deserves to be a head football coach in this league,” the head coach said Wednesday when asked about Nagy’s future, via Charles Goldman. It is worth noting that the Chiefs offensive coordinator is in the final year of his contract.



<h2>Matt Nagy addresses 2026 rumors</h2>



Despite Reid’s endorsement, Nagy doesn’t want to talk about his future yet. Even if the Chiefs are already eliminated from playoff contention, the offensive coordinator is being respectful with his current employers.



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“Out of respect, for me, I want to just focus on (the Broncos)… I have so much respect for the organization from top to bottom… All that stuff will take care of itself,” Nagy told reporters shortly after Reid’s comments.


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<h2>Where could Matt Nagy land next season?</h2>



As the 2026 coaching cycle approaches, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matt-nagy">Nagy</a> is emerging as a top candidate for potentially vacant head coaching roles. The New York Giants represent a logical destination as they are currently led by interim coach Mike Kafka following the mid-season firing of Brian Daboll. 



Additionally, the Las Vegas Raiders could be in the market if the organization decides to move on from Pete Carroll, who is reportedly on the “hot seat” after a struggling 2025 campaign. 



Other potential landing spots include the Cleveland Browns, where Kevin Stefanski’s job security is uncertain after a 6–25 stretch, and the Cincinnati Bengals, as Zac Taylor faces pressure following three consecutive seasons without a playoff appearance. However, a recent report from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-insider-reveals-if-andy-reid-and-chiefs-coaching-staff-will-change-in-2026-with-patrick-mahomes-gardner-minshew-injured">NFL insider Mike Garafolo suggested that Reid and the Chiefs’ coaching staff in 2026</a> may not look that different, noting that Nagy could still come back.

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Chris Oladokun’s first real experience on an NFL field has been anything but memorable. After struggling to get anything going in Week 16, Oladokun and the 6–9 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> are gearing up to take on Bo Nix and the 12–3 Denver Broncos. With nothing left to play for other than the chance to knock their AFC West rivals off track, the Chiefs’ quarterback sent a strong message.



In the blink of an eye, the Chiefs have gone from boasting Patrick Mahomes at quarterback to having Gardner Minshew under center, then signing Chris Oladokun off the practice squad to address a glaring hole at the most important position in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>. Needless to say, it’s been a character-testing stretch for Kansas City.



Although results haven’t gone their way, the reigning AFC champions are still confident they can give any team a run for their money. Oladokun certainly thinks so, as he put <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bo-nix">Nix</a> and the Broncos on notice with a blunt warning shot.



“It’d be a great Christmas,” Oladokun said on potentially playing spoiler in Week 17, via A to Z Sports’ Charles Goldman. “We know we’re facing a great opponent. We definitely have our hands full, but I feel like we’ve got a good plan to go out and play spoiler.”



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<h2>Oladokun and Broncos meet again</h2>



Though it flew under the radar at the time, Oladokun made his first NFL appearance last season. It came in Week 18, when the Chiefs visited the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-broncos">Broncos</a> in a game with massive playoff implications for Denver but none for Kansas City, which had already clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC. 


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The Chiefs rolled out a lineup made up almost entirely of second-stringers—and beyond. In that context, Oladokun saw the field for a handful of snaps. He threw no passes and only rushed once for a five-yard gain.


 

 


There was little he could do, however, as the Broncos blew the Chiefs out of the water in a 38–0 win. This time around, the scenario presents both similarities and differences. Nix and company could secure the top seed and home-field advantage with a win and some help elsewhere. 



On the other hand, the Chiefs are already eliminated from playoff contention. Though in a very different context, Kansas City is once again without Mahomes in a game with little at stake as it faces a red-hot Denver squad fighting for its postseason. Still, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chris-oladokun-makes-strong-promise-to-andy-reid-ahead-of-chiefs-2026-qb-decisions-with-gardner-minshew-patrick-mahomes-hurt">Oladokun has promised Reid to seize the opportunity as he eyes a spot with the Chiefs in 2026</a>.



<h2>Broncos looking to break 10-year hex</h2>



With the Broncos having defeated the Chiefs earlier in the 2025 NFL campaign, Denver now has a chance to sweep the season series for the first time in over a decade. The last time the Broncos beat Kansas City twice in the same season was in 2014. 



That year, Denver fell to the Indianapolis Colts in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. If there is a silver lining, however, it’s that the Broncos went on to hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy the following season.


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Chris Oladokun knows he’s facing the chance of his life on the Kansas City Chiefs. With both Gardner Minshew and Patrick Mahomes done for the year, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a> is trusting in the 28-year-old to lead the offense as the 2025 NFL season comes to an end.



“It has definitely been crazy… Just a lot of prep getting ready for this game. Super excited to go out there and show the world what I’ve got,” Oladokun said Wednesday ahead of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a>‘ Week 17 game against the Denver Broncos on Christmas.



<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 had already dropped a bold admission for Reid to hear</a> about his performance replacing Minshew against the Tennessee Titans in Week 16, and now he’ll get to prove his worth by playing quarterback from the start.



It’s been quite a turnaround for the Tampa native, who was part of the roster cuts both in 2024 and 2025 before rejoining the Chiefs on practice squad contracts. Now that he’s starting, Oladokun promised Reid that he will seize his opportunity.



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“Internally, it really motivated me,” Oladokun said about being released by the Chiefs in 2024 before returning later in the campaign. “It made me look in the mirror about what I needed to get better at… If I get another chance, I won’t let it slip.”



<h2>Oladokun had to wait for his chance with Chiefs</h2>


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Oladokun found a home in Kansas City when the Pittsburgh Steelers cut him just months after selecting him in the seventh-round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but it took him years to get playing time.



After a brief 2024 cameo in which he recorded just five snaps, including one rush for five yards, Oladokun made his second NFL appearance when <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gardner-minshew">Minshew</a> got injured against the Titans on Sunday.



The Chiefs lost 9-26, but <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’s message for Oladokun was positive, regretting</a> not giving him more preparation during the week. The South Dakota State product stepped up in challenging circumstances, completing 11 of 16 passes for 111 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, taking four sacks.



<h2>Oladokun set to finish 2025 as Chiefs QB1</h2>



Such a performance allowed <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 to make a clear statement to Reid about the Chiefs QB job with Minshew and Mahomes injured</a>, with the quarterback feeling confident of being the right guy for the job.



The coaching staff in Kansas City appears to believe in him, at least for the time being. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-sign-new-qb-for-andy-reid-after-gardner-minshew-and-patrick-mahomes-injuries">Chiefs did sign a new quarterback</a> in Shane Buechele, who knows Oladokun and Reid from a previous stint at Arrowhead. But that move was simply to add depth in the QB room for the final two games of the year.



<h2>Oladokun auditioning for 2026 contract with Chiefs</h2>



It’s fair to wonder what will happen in 2026 though. With <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a>‘ recovery taking up to nine months, the Chiefs will need healthy quarterbacks in training camp and preseason.



Minshew was expected to audition for an extension, but his injury might force the team to consider other candidates. In this situation, now it’s Oladokun who appears to be playing for his future in Kansas City.



He knows the system but also knows what it’s like to be let go, an experience he doesn’t want to go through again. Based on his recent promise, expect Oladokun to make an effort to impress Reid.

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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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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/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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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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Titans star puts Reid on notice with blunt admission about Chiefs without Mahomes

It’s an absolute travesty for the Kansas City Chiefs. They saw <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patrick Mahomes</a> fall down to an ACL tear, just for backup quarterback Gardner Minshew to hurt his left knee a week later. Now, the team may have three familiar options for Andy Reid to join the quarterback room.



According to Mike Kadlick of Sports Illustrated, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chiefs</a> have three options and all are familiar faces. The first one is Bailey Zappe, who is currently on the Browns practice squad. The other option is Shane Buechele, who is now on the Bills practice squad. Last but not least, the third option is Ian Book, who is currently a free agent.



All three have had stints with the Chiefs, so <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andy Reid</a> is familiar with all of them. While not lengthy stints, at least they all know the ins-and-outs of the franchise and the coach knows what to expect from them.



<h2>Zappe is the most intriguing one</h2>



Bailey Zappe is the most known name in this list, but he is also the most intriguing option. For instance, he is the one with the most reps in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>, and the 26-year-old has been a part of the Chiefs twice. That means he is also the one with the most familiarity to the system.



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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bailey-zappe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zappe</a> has a 4-5 record in the NFL as a starter, with a 62.1% completion, 2,223 yards, 12 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Of course the numbers are not elite, but within the context of the Chiefs’ QB situation, it’s arguably the best option available.


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<h2>Chris Oladokun might still have some snaps</h2>



Right now, QB Chris Oladokun is the one who substituted <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gardner-minshew" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minshew</a>. He completed 11 of 16 passes for 111 yards and had an 88.3 rate against the Titans in a hurtful loss. 



The Chiefs now need to sign a new quarterback just in case that something happens to Oladokun, or if he is not considered good enough to keep starting for the team. There’s only two games left in the season.

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Chris Oladokun‘s moment has finally come. In a terrible year for the Kansas City Chiefs, Gardner Minshew and Patrick Mahomes‘ injuries have left the 28-year-old as the only healthy option at quarterback for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a>.



The 2022 seventh-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers finished the Week 16 loss against the Tennessee Titans at the helm of Kansas City’s offense, making quite a good impression in Nashville. In fact, <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 praised Oladokun’s performance as the Chiefs QB on Sunday and even regretted</a> not giving him more practice reps during the week.



Standing at the postgame podium for the first time in his career after an official NFL game, Oladokun reflected on this long-awaited moment after years working around Reid and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a> in Kansas City.



“Being here for four years, you always walk through when your first moment’s going to be, and when you’re going to sort of get an opportunity. I’ve really just attacked these last four years like ‘you never know.’ And today just happened to be an opportunity for me, and I wanted to take full advantage of it,” Oladokun said, letting Reid know that he’d always been preparing for this opportunity.



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<h2>Oladokun addresses his performance as the Chiefs QB vs. Titans</h2>



Oladokun did quite well on Sunday, especially when considering the circumstances. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-and-andy-reid-sign-new-quarterback-after-patrick-mahomes-injury">Chiefs only signed the QB to the active roster on Saturday</a>, waiting until a day before kickoff to finally promote him from the practice squad.


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As Reid admitted, the Chiefs didn’t prepare him that much for a hypothetic appearance in Tennessee. Even so, Oladokun responded well in short notice, completing 11 of 16 passes for 111 yards. With no touchdowns or interceptions, he had a passer rating of 88.3. The only negative was the fact that he took four sacks, but that also falls on the offensive line.



Oladokun stepped up immediately after <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gardner-minshew">Minshew</a> hurt his left knee, putting the Chiefs in field-goal range on each of his first four drives and successfully orchestrating a two-minute drill before halftime. Speaking to the press, Oladokun made it clear to Reid that he feels comfortable in those kinds of plays.



“I know our two-minute calls. I know what we’re looking to do, obviously, in that situation, just trying to get points out of it,” Oladokun said. “I feel like that’s when I’m playing my best. I’m just playing free, no huddle. We’re sort of just on the ball, and just let me go. Let me go rip it.”



<h2>Without Mahomes or Minshew, Oladokun gets his chance to be the Chiefs QB</h2>



It took time, patience, almost four years on the scout team and unfortunate injuries to Mahomes and Minshew, but Oladokun is finally getting his chance. With only two games left and no more playoff chances, he’s emerged as the Chiefs quarterback until further notice, even if <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-sign-new-qb-for-andy-reid-after-gardner-minshew-and-patrick-mahomes-injuries">Kansas City signed a new QB after Mahomes and Minshew’s injuries</a>.



Since this will be a short week for Kansas City with the Week 17 game against the Denver Broncos scheduled for Christmas, Reid will probably allow Oladokun to lead the offense from the get-go on Thursday. It could be another audition as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> will need healthy quarterbacks to work with until Mahomes completes his long rehab, which could take up to nine months. Therefore, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chris-oladokun-makes-strong-promise-to-andy-reid-ahead-of-chiefs-2026-qb-decisions-with-gardner-minshew-patrick-mahomes-hurt">Oladokun made a strong promise to Reid, hoping to stay with the Chiefs in 2026</a>.

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Oladokun sends clear message to Reid about Chiefs QB job with Minshew, Mahomes injured

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a> probably can’t believe what’s happening with the Kansas City Chiefs this year. Not only is his team leaving a lot to be desired on the field, but it’s also dealing with multiple injuries in the quarterback room. Only a week after losing Patrick Mahomes for the rest of 2025 to an ACL and LCL tear, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/gardner-minshew-injury-update-andy-reid-chiefs-fear-worst-case-scenario-with-patrick-mahomes-also-out">Reid and the Chiefs are also fearing a worst-case scenario with Gardner Minshew</a>. On Sunday, Kansas City had to turn to Chris Oladokun as Minshew hurt his left knee against the Tennessee Titans.



The 28-year-old <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-and-andy-reid-sign-new-quarterback-after-patrick-mahomes-injury">quarterback, who signed an active roster contract with the Chiefs</a> on Saturday, couldn’t avoid the Chiefs’ 26-9 loss in Nashville but still delivered an encouraging performance at Nissan Stadium.



Speaking to reporters after the game, Reid let everyone know that he was satisfied with Oladokun’s performance as the Chiefs quarterback in Week 16 with Minshew and Mahomes sidelined. In fact, the head coach regretted not giving him more preparation during the week in case <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gardner-minshew">Minshew</a> went down, which is exactly what happened.



“I thought he did okay,” Reid said. “He was able to get us moving a little bit, probably could have given him better stuff to work with, particular get him more reps during the week. He didn’t have any reps, but I thought for what he was asked to do, I thought he did a nice job.“



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<h2>Mahomes and Minshew’s injuries leave Oladokun as the only healthy QB for Reid, Chiefs</h2>



Reid’s regret makes sense. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a>‘ handling of the QB situation in the week leading to the Titans game was quite strange, as Oladokun had to wait until a day before kickoff to be promoted to the active roster.


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It was crystal clear that Minshew would be the starter in Mahomes’ absence, with Oladokun as his backup while <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/andy-reid-chiefs-might-have-surprising-role-for-travis-kelce-after-patrick-mahomes-injury">Reid and the Chiefs were reportedly considering a surprising role for Travis Kelce</a> as the emergency third quarterback.



The situation got serious on Sunday, with Minshew’s injury leaving Oladokun as the only healthy quarterback on the depth chart. Fortunately, Oladokun didn’t get hurt in Tennessee, so the Chiefs didn’t have to turn to Kelce or another improvised quarterback.



<h2>Unexpectedly, it’s finally Oladokun’s time after years in Kansas City</h2>



On top of that, Oladokun did a good job, completing 11 of 16 passes for 111 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. Reid will have work to do with the offensive line though, as the quarterback was sacked four times.



A seventh-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Oladokun joined Reid and the Chiefs shortly after being released by the Pittsburgh Steelers as a rookie and has been part of the QB room with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a> since then, though spending much of his tenure in Kansas City with the practice squad and even getting waived a couple of times. Before Sunday, Oladokun only had one NFL appearance to his name, having played just one snap (a rushing attempt for five yards) in 2024.



Since Minshew’s injury looks serious, the Chiefs are expected to add at least one more quarterback. However, it will be a short week with a Christmas showdown right around the corner. That, in addition to Reid’s positive comments on the QB, increases the chances of seeing Oladokun under center against the Denver Broncos on Thursday night. In the meantime, <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 made it clear to Reid that he feels capable of being the Chiefs QB with Mahomes and Minshew injured</a>.

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Reid leaves message for Oladokun about Chiefs QB job, admits one regret after Minshew and Mahomes' injuries

Andy Reid and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> will have a losing season after falling to the Tennessee Titans in Week 16. The head coach acknowledged that it is a new scenario for everyone, but said it could be very beneficial for the future.



“Yeah, nobody likes losing in this business. My hat goes off for the guys that put together all these years. That’s part of it. We can learn from it and we need to do that going forward. Sometimes a good kick in the tail helps you there. Coaches and players.”



The Chiefs are entering a period of total uncertainty with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> sidelined for at least nine months and now without a backup quarterback. For many experts, this appears to be the end of a dynasty that won the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> three times.



<h2>What is Gardner Minshew’s injury?</h2>



Andy Reid confirmed that Gardner Minshew suffered a left knee injury, but he did not want to reveal how long he will be out. This came after a report by Adam Schefter which indicated that the quarterback may have torn his ACL. “As far as injuries go, Gardner hurt his left knee. We don’t have any results for you here. We’ll get that when he has a chance to get an MRI.”


 

 


Andy Reid admitted that many players could have chosen to take the day off, but instead battled through injuries trying to help their teammates. “I appreciate the effort of the guys.”



The Chiefs have already been eliminated from the playoffs, but they are trying to finish the year with dignity. The only positive of a losing season is that they will have a better position in the 2026 NFL Draft.


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Andy Reid sends clear message to Chiefs after loss against Titans and Gardner Minshew's injury

Andy Reid and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> will lose Gardner Minshew for the rest of the season and beyond, according to a report by Adam Schefter. It is a situation very similar to the one they just experienced with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a>.



“Chiefs are concerned that QB Gardner Minshew tore his ACL, as Matt Derrick also reported. There will be additional tests but Minshew could be the second Chiefs’ quarterback in two games to tear his ACL.”



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gardner-minshew">Gardner Minshew</a> left the game in the second quarter of the Chiefs vs. Titans matchup. He was taken to the locker room for evaluation, and doctors determined he could not return. Now, the worst-case scenario appears to have been confirmed.



<h2>Who will replace Gardner Minshew and Patrick Mahomes as Chiefs QB?</h2>



Chris Oladokun would replace Gardner Minshew and Patrick Mahomes as the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. What is certain is that, with only one player at that position on the roster, general manager Brett Veach will have to sign someone else.


 

 


<h2>How serious is Gardner Minshew’s injury?</h2>



Gardner Minshew reportedly tore his ACL, so depending on the surgical procedure he chooses, his recovery time could be at least nine months. The same timeline currently expected for Patrick Mahomes.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a> and the Kansas City Chiefs found themselves with painfully atypical situations in the 2025 NFL season, losing Patrick Mahomes to a season-ending knee injury while being eliminated from playoff contention with three weeks to go. To make matters worse, backup quarterback <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gardner-minshew">Gardner Minshew</a> also got hurt in his first start.



Even though the times are tough at Arrowhead, Big Red is reportedly planning to right the ship. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Reid is expected to continue coaching the Chiefs in 2026, regardless of the disappointing 2025 campaign which included the recent injuries to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a> and Minshew.



“No indication he’s going anywhere,” Garafolo said of Reid’s future with the Chiefs on NFL GameDay. “From my understanding there have been in-depth conversations with Reid involving the 2026 season. As you guys put it in your story on NFL.com: ‘Coach Reid is not going out like this.&apos;”



<h2>Andy Reid’s contract with the Chiefs</h2>



In April 2024, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> announced a multi-year contract extension for Reid. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported that the deal runs through the 2029 NFL season, which explains why the prospect of seeing another coach in KC next year seems unlikely.



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Even so, there are question marks surrounding some of his assistants. Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo are often linked to head coaching openings when the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> hits the offseason, and 2026 might not be the exception.


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<h2>Chiefs may have both Andy Reid and Matt Nagy in 2026</h2>


 

 


Nagy’s future has particularly drawn speculation in recent weeks, with the Tennessee Titans mentioned as a potential suitor. Garafolo notes that Nagy would entertain the possibility of working as a head coach again, but neither that desire nor his contract expiration date mean he will actually leave Reid and the Chiefs next season.



“Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy’s contract is up at the end of the year—don’t necessarily read too much into that. That’s something the Chiefs have done before and with regard to Nagy he just wanted some flexibility with regard to his future. He wants to be a head coach again and he’s interviewed for some head coaching jobs, so that gives him flexibility—doesn’t mean he wouldn’t be back in Kansas City,” Garafolo said of Nagy.



Based on Garafolo’s information, the Chiefs’ coaching staff may not look that different in 2026, at least in regard to their head coach and offensive coordinator. There might be changes in the QB room though, with Minshew’s contract expiring in March and Mahomes out for approximately nine months. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-and-andy-reid-sign-new-quarterback-after-patrick-mahomes-injury">Chiefs may have signed QB Chris Oladokun</a> to the active roster, but more moves will probably be necessary.

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