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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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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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a> is trying to keep the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> alive during the 2025 season, but to his surprise, after several weeks, he was faced with a question about his possible retirement and when that decision would come.



“I think, you know, seeing my brother go through it and just how the league works, the season kind of restarts in April. I want to give the Chiefs a good opportunity, whether I come back or not, or whether they want me back or not. It’s one of those things where I’d like to make that decision before they’ve got to get draft picks and free agency opens so that it gives them an opportunity to go out there and fill the roster appropriately. So, all that will be at the end of the season. I won’t be thinking about it until then.”



Many were hoping Kelce would have a dream send-off, going out on top by winning another <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> alongside <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a>, but, with a 5-5 record, the Chiefs are out of the playoff picture, and it’s almost impossible for them to catch the Denver Broncos in the fight for the AFC West.



<h2>Is Travis Kelce retiring?</h2>



No. Travis Kelce is not retiring from football yet. The legendary tight end is in the final year of his contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, so, out of respect for the team, he wants to make a decision before the free agency period begins.


 

 


In a very interesting detail, Kelce acknowledged that if he returns for the 2026 season, announcing it as his last, he would not want it to be some kind of farewell tour. “That’s not me. I’ll like to take it day by day, year by year, and just evaluate it like that.”



It’s important to remember that Travis Kelce got engaged to Taylor Swift a few months ago, and that could influence whether he retires from football to focus entirely on his personal life and other projects, such as the podcast New Heights with his brother Jason.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kansas City Chiefs</a> finally have a true AFC West challenger in the Denver Broncos. Amid the team’s surprising 5–5 start, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Travis Kelce</a> has issued a stern warning to their rivals — and the rest of the NFL — about what’s coming.



This 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season has been far from ideal for Kansas City. Their record raises serious questions about their playoff chances, but star tight end Travis Kelce insists the Chiefs still have everything they need to turn the season around.



“It’s even more frustrating knowing the kind of guys we have, knowing the kind of talent that we have, the type of coaches that we have,” Kelce told his brother Jason on the New Heights podcast. “It’s about time we put it together. We’ve seen what this train looks like when we’re rocking and rolling.”



<h2>Can the Chiefs really turn things around?</h2>



Kelce is confident, but the schedule won’t make things easy. Kansas City has only seven games left to secure a playoff berth, and the road ahead is anything but simple.



The Chiefs still have matchups against sub-.500 teams — Texans, Cowboys, Titans, and Raiders — but they also face legitimate contenders like the Colts, Chargers, and the surging <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-broncos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Broncos</a>.



Among the first group, Dallas appears to be the toughest test with its explosive offense. The Titans and Raiders shouldn’t present major problems for Patrick Mahomes’ squad, while the Texans could be dangerous again if CJ Stroud returns by then.


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But the immediate challenge is Week 12 against the Colts — a game that could define Kansas City’s season. According to data from @mrcaseb, a loss to Indianapolis would drop the Chiefs’ playoff chances to 35%, while a win would raise them to 68%.



Kansas City must beat the Colts to keep their postseason hopes alive. However, even with a win, they no longer control their destiny the way they once did during their dominant years — and now must hope other results go their way.


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The AFC West features two teams battling neck-and-neck for first place, while another is slightly trailing behind. The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers have pulled ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs, which is why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a>, Travis Kelce, and their teammates will be looking to turn the tables in the near future.



The Chiefs’ quarterback and star player knows they can’t afford to fall further behind, especially at this stage of the season. He has urged <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Kelce</a> and the rest of his teammates to elevate their level of play if they want to keep their hopes of winning the division alive.



“That’s always our first goal… Win the division… You have to go up against these really good football teams that have been scouting you all year long… We’ve got to continue to get better and better… Everything is out in front of us, we just have to go out there with the right mindset,” Mahomes said via Charles Goldman. 



Entering the second half of the regular season, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a>’s team sits in third place with five wins and four losses. Another setback could effectively end their hopes of reclaiming the top spot in the division.



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<h2>Key showdown on Sunday</h2>



The struggling <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> have a prime opportunity this Sunday to claw their way back into the AFC West race as they head to Denver to face the rival Broncos. While the Chiefs have sputtered recently, a road victory over the Broncos is paramount to reversing their fortunes and preventing the division lead from slipping away completely.


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For Andy Reid’s squad, this isn’t just a divisional game; it’s a critical chance to secure a vital win, reset the narrative, and gain crucial ground before the playoff picture solidifies. Their season trajectory hinges on capitalizing on this matchup.



<h2>What’s next for the Chiefs?</h2>



The Kansas City Chiefs are staring down a daunting three-game stretch that will determine their fate in the AFC West. Following their critical road trip this Sunday against the rival Denver Broncos, the Chiefs return home to face the surging Indianapolis Colts before immediately heading back on the road for a high-stakes showdown with the powerful Dallas Cowboys. 



This brutal sequence of opponents offers the Chiefs a chance to not only stack wins but also re-establish their dominance. Navigating this gauntlet successfully is absolutely essential if Kansas City hopes to maintain their grip on the division and remain viable contenders.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> need Josh Simmons back on the offensive line to help protect <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a>. This was the tight end’s reaction in his New Heights podcast to the possibility of the rookie returning for the game against the Denver Broncos. “Let’s get my guy back in the building, man. I miss my guy.”



A report from Jordan Schultz confirmed that Simmons has returned from California, and with the Chiefs having a bye week, the player could be key for making a deep playoff push toward the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a>.



“Sources: Chiefs rookie LT Josh Simmons has returned to the team facility after missing the last four games to tend to a personal family matter. Simmons started the first five games of the season and was outstanding. His return is a huge boost for Kansas City.”



<h2>Why did Chiefs lose against Bills?</h2>



One of the reasons the Chiefs lost was injuries and absences on the offensive line. This caused Patrick Mahomes to have one of the worst games of his career in terms of completion percentage. Because of this, Kelce praised the fans’ energy at Highmark Stadium.


 

 


“This one was a tough one. Going up to Buffalo is not an easy thing. That stadium was rocking. That place was electric. Shout out to all the Bills Mafia. I love it. It’s a sacred place to play a football game. I cherish every game that I get an opportunity to go up there, but, it sucks when you don’t come away with a victory out there.”



By the way, his brother Jason can’t understand why the Chiefs didn’t use the Tush Push on the final plays of the first half when they were on the 1-yard line and settled for a field goal. Travis didn’t agree with using it either, but he did admit that passing the ball wasn’t the best choice.


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“Yeah, or we just you know, strike with low leverage, head in hands, run the feet and give the ball to Kareem Hunt who’s one of the best right now at short yardage situations.”

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a> is aware that, with a 5-4 record after a loss against the Buffalo Bills, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> have fallen behind in the race for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.



That’s why, during his New Heights podcast, the tight end made it clear that they can’t think long-term when they’re currently the No. 8 seed in the AFC, outside the playoff picture.



“At this point, it’s got to be one week at a time. You can’t be thinking about trying to get home field this, home field that. Obviously, you set goals out in the beginning of the season to win the division, win the conference, get that home field advantage, make everyone have to come through Arrowhead, but, right now, it’s just not that.”



<h2>Are Chiefs out of the playoffs?</h2>



Yes, the Chiefs are currently out of the playoffs. Their first objective is undoubtedly to catch up with the Denver Broncos, who lead the AFC West. The gap between them is two games, but they haven’t faced each other this season.


 

 


As a consequence of that scenario, Kelce doesn’t have the No. 1 seed on his mind. On the contrary, all the focus is on the blockbuster Week 11 game against the Broncos on the road, where a loss could leave them with no chance to fight for the division.



“I’m not thinking about that (home-field advantage). I’m thinking about how are we going to beat the Denver Broncos. That’s going to be on my mind for the next two weeks.”


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> have had a tough start to the 2025 season with a 5-4 record. During the latest episode of his New Heights podcast, the legendary tight end admitted that the team didn’t show its best version against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills">Buffalo Bills</a>, saying this needs to be an immediate wake-up call.



“I can’t say that I’m not frustrated. More from the entire start of the season than just this Bills’ game. I mean, there’s games that I don’t think we had any business losing. I feel like we didn’t come out with our best punch against Buffalo. We got to find a way to clean all that up. We got to get back to playing passionate Chiefs’ football. Dying for each other out there on the field. Whatever that takes during the week to get yourself ready on Sundays.”



Many experts still believe the Chiefs are the team to beat on the road to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a>, but the reality is that, at the moment, they’re not even in playoff position, sitting as the 8th seed in the AFC despite <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> playing at an MVP level.



<h2>Why did Chiefs lose to Bills?</h2>



The Chiefs lost to the Bills for many reasons. Perhaps the most important was Buffalo’s splendid pass rush, which caused Patrick Mahomes to have the worst game of his career in terms of completion percentage.


 

 


It’s also a fact that the offensive line was depleted, with three absences due to injuries and Josh Simmons’ personal issue. That’s why Kelce is confident the bye week comes at a good time.



“I feel good about it because I know the characters that we have in the room. I know the guys that we have there and we’re going to come back recharged and ready to rock and roll.”


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<h2>Is Travis Kelce having a good year?</h2>



Travis Kelce is having a good year, leading all tight ends in the NFL with 540 yards. The star also pointed out that a key factor will be how the team responds during short weeks, considering the Chiefs will have several primetime games the rest of the way.



“Even on a short week, it doesn’t matter. No excuses. We got a few games ahead of us where we’re going to have short weeks. I think there’s a stint around Christmas where we have like back to back short weeks.”

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a> didn’t hide his frustration after the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> lost to the Buffalo Bills. The tight end said on his New Heights podcast that the margin for error is gone after a 5-4 start to the season.



“It’s frustrating, man. I mean, 5-4, a little over .500, out of the playoffs if the playoffs started right now. We got to get this thing going. The schedule doesn’t get much easier. Our next three opponents are absolutely on fire. We got to get things rolling. We got banged up on the offensive line and this and that, but, at the same time, we got the players that we need. Even if it’s the next man up mentality, we still got the guys that can get the job done. We just have to figure it out.”



After their bye week, the Chiefs will face the Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts, two of the top teams in the AFC. Although they currently sit in third place in their division, Andy Reid’s team remains the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> favorite among oddsmakers.



<h2>Are the Chiefs out of the playoffs?</h2>



Yes. The Chiefs are currently out of the playoffs with a 5-4 record. In the AFC standings, Kansas City is the 8th seed, chasing the Chargers (6-3) and the Jaguars (5-3) for a Wild Card spot.


 

 


Although there’s still a long way to go, it’s important to note that the Chiefs don’t hold the tiebreaker over Los Angeles or Jacksonville, as they lost their head-to-head matchups against both teams. In the Chargers’ case, they can still split the season series since there’s one game left at Arrowhead Stadium.



One piece of good news for the Chiefs is that they still control their own destiny when it comes to the Denver Broncos, as they are two games behind with both matchups against Sean Payton’s team still to be played this season.


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<h2>Will the Chiefs have home field advantage in the playoffs?</h2>



The Chiefs don’t seem likely to have home-field advantage in the playoffs, as their position in the standings is quite complicated. They can close the gap with the Colts (7-2) if they beat them in Week 12, but they still have teams like the Bills (7-2), the Broncos (7-2), and the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3) ahead of them.



Moreover, if the Bills manage to win their division, the loss at Highmark Stadium is another tiebreaker the Chiefs no longer have in their favor. That’s why everything is an uphill battle. First, they need to climb back in their division against the Broncos and Chargers, and then try to catch up to the Colts, Patriots, or Bills.

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The Kansas City Chiefs have made an impressive comeback in the regular season after enduring a three-game losing streak. With <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patrick Mahomes</a> and Travis Kelce leading the charge, the team has strung together five consecutive victories. This dynamic duo is on the cusp of challenging a notable NFL record held by Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski. Just how close are they to this milestone?



Kelce and Mahomes have combined for 75 touchdowns with the Chiefs, whereas the record belongs to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brady</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/rob-gronkowski" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gronkowski</a>, who connected for 105 touchdowns during their time with the New England Patriots.



Between these two marquee marks, Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates sit with an impressive tally of their own, having recorded 90 touchdowns together with the now-defunct San Diego Chargers.



The stellar performances of Mahomes and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kelce</a> have invigorated the Chiefs’ fan base, sparking dreams of another Super Bowl appearance. This comes after the Chiefs have played in the championship game five times over the last decade, securing three titles.



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<h2>Mahomes and Kelce’s stats so far this regular season</h2>



As they have in past seasons, Mahomes and Kelce continue to be cornerstone players for the Chiefs, showing remarkable resilience as they prepare to face formidable upcoming opponents in the regular season.


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For instance, Mahomes has thrown for 17 touchdowns this season, currently leading the NFL. He boasts a completion rate of 67% (189 out of 282 attempts), with 107 first downs, 14 sacks, and 2,099 passing yards over eight games.



Kelce, for his part, has caught 37 passes out of 48 targets, amassing 474 receiving yards and three touchdowns. He’s also contributed 25 first downs, and his longest reception was a 44-yard pass from Mahomes.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> and Travis Kelce delivered yet another memorable performance for the Kansas City Chiefs, putting on a show against the Washington Commanders in Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season. But it took them a while to find their usual connection at Arrowhead.



Before exploding with six catches for 99 yards and a touchdown, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Kelce</a> led to a Commanders interception by dropping a pass from Mahomes on third down early in the second quarter.



The game was still scoreless by then, and the outlook wasn’t encouraging. Still, Mahomes wanted Kelce to stay calm, believing they would bounce back. Speaking to the media after the game, the quarterback revealed two words he had for the tight end: be patient.



“The first read was to Trav (Kelce) on a little out and up. He kind of got collisioned on the route, which I thought he probably would’ve won, got collisioned. But we had talked about it all week; I told him just be patient. I was like, ‘Be patient. I’ll be looking that way, but I think you’re going to be open so just be in the spot.’ And he was in the perfect spot at the right time and was able to push up in the pocket and make the throw to him and he got into the end zone,” Mahomes said, via Sports Illustrated.



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<h2>Mahomes’ words for Kelce aged perfectly well </h2>



Mahomes’ confidence paid off. Far from losing his head or his patience, Kelce stayed locked in and played an instrumental role in the Chiefs’ commanding, 28-7 victory over the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-commanders">Commanders</a>.


 

 

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Kelce’s 10-yard touchdown catch, his third of the 2025 NFL season, came in the third quarter, increasing the Chiefs’ lead to 20-7 before Harrison Butker successfully converted for an extra point.



“I mean that stuff happens,” Mahomes added about Kelce’s drop. “Just like how I threw an interception earlier in the game. You got to move on from mistakes. They were able to make plays in that first half but luckily for us, our defense stepped up. It’s a full team. The defense steps up whenever we’re struggling. We’re able to go out there and put up points in that second half and that speaks to the grit that we have as a football team.”



<h2>Mahomes will never stop trusting Kelce</h2>



In case anyone had any doubt, Mahomes proved his unwavering confidence in Kelce by targeting the tight end in the very next drive after his drop. Did Mahomes do it on purpose to boost his teammate’s morale?



“I don’t know if it was because of the drop. That’s a very reliable guy (Kelce) in big moments. He steps up to the occasion and I think the interception – that’s kind of not normal. The normal is him making the play and making a big play in a big moment,” Mahomes said. “Whenever we get the matchups, they had a lot of guys focus on Rashee (Rice) and some of these other guys. Let’s get it to the big 87 and let him get the first down and move the chains.”



Monday was definitely a satisfying night for Kelce, who tied Priest Holmes for the most regular-season touchdowns in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> history (83). This year, the 36-year-old boasts 37 receptions for 474 yards and three TDs, proving that, in his case, age is just a number.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season is slowly starting to take shape for the Kansas City Chiefs — and luckily for them, it’s happening at a crucial stretch of the campaign. Their recent win over the Washington Commanders is clear proof of that, driven in large part by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a>’s improved play.


 


One of the franchise’s biggest icons knows he still has plenty left to give, even as he approaches the final stretch of his career. He made that clear after the game, delivering a powerful three-word message to the media: Kelce called himself an “old, lucky dog.”



Much has been said about the tight end’s performance — not only because he’s likely entering the twilight of his path, but also due to questions about his physical condition. Yet as the weeks go by, Kelce keeps proving why he remains one of the best at his position, savoring each small personal victory along the way.



“I just cherish these moments,” he said during a postgame interview with Scott Van Pelt of ESPN. “Coming out here being able to play in front of Chiefs kingdom at Arrowhead. This place is special and I love it here. In terms of the historical stuff, I’m still looking at the next game and the next catch and trying to get better every single day. I think I’ll look back at it and appreciate.”



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One of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a>’ primary targets on offense finished with a season-high 99 yards, six receptions, and a touchdown — tying Priest Holmes for the franchise’s all-time lead with 83 touchdowns.



<h2>From struggles to strength</h2>



Travis Kelce is finding his stride, delivering increasingly impressive performances after a somewhat slow start to the campaign. His most recent outings show the veteran tight end is rounding into form, crucial for the Chiefs’ high-powered offense. Through 7 games in the 2025 season, Kelce has recorded 37 receptions for 474 yards and 3 touchdowns. 


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Notably, his recent production has been explosive, highlighted by a 6-catch, 99-yard, 1-TD performance against the Commanders and an earlier 7-catch, 61-yard, 1-TD outing against the Jaguars. If this trend continues, Kelce is poised to remain the league’s most dominant receiving tight end.



<h2>Keeping the momentum</h2>



The Kansas City Chiefs, fresh off a string of wins, face a brutal stretch that will test their legitimacy as championship contenders. The upcoming schedule features a critical showdown on the road against the formidable Buffalo Bills (5-2) in Week 9, a crucial AFC matchup that is always a postseason preview. 


 


Following the highly anticipated Bye Week in Week 10—often a tricky spot for momentum—the Chiefs must then immediately prepare for a tough divisional road contest against the Denver Broncos in the thin air of Mile High in Week 11.



Navigating this three-part challenge, with two difficult road trips sandwiching the break, will be a true measure of the team’s ability to maintain it’s winning trajectory as the calendar flips to November.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a> finally looked completely satisfied after a game with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a>. It hadn’t happened in a long time. Andy Reid’s team dominated the Las Vegas Raiders from start to finish in an impressive 31-0 victory at Arrowhead Stadium.



Therefore, at the end of the game, the legendary tight end acknowledged that, when this group finds its best form, anything is possible. “It was just a complete game. Special teams, offense, defense. Everyone into their cues today and playing at a high level for each other. On the sideline, it was electric. When we play with energy like this, and we’re out there making plays individually like that, man, it’s a fun team to play with.”



Suddenly, after two consecutive wins, the Chiefs have become <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> favorites again, and due to their spectacular performance, Mahomes is the front-runner to be NFL MVP.



<h2>Did Chiefs win against Raiders?</h2>



Yes. The Chiefs won against the Raiders and also sent a clear message to the AFC that they are back as the top contender to return to the Super Bowl. In addition, Kelce admitted that the level Mahomes is showing justifies what could be a revenge year for his teammate.


 

 


“He’s just always gonna make sure that he’s doing what he can to get better. That’s why I love playing with him. This team is going to keep getting better throughout the year. We all kind of have that mentality. Day in and day out. Week in and week out. Keep getting better every single time. You see Pat doing his thing and that sets the tempo. It never blows me away how good that guy can be. How prepared he is.”


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Andy Reid and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> once again showed that they are slowly regaining their status as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> contenders after dominating the Las Vegas Raiders during a 31-0 victory.



“Great win. Appreciate our fans. They’re unbelievable. Just how loud they are disrupting the opposing team. There are all kinds of stats to go over. A lot of people played really well. I’m proud of them. We’re coming off an emotional win against the Lions and then coming into this thing and playing with the energy that we played with. All three phases contributed. So, all and all, it was just a good day. I just appreciate the energy.”



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> remains the leading candidate to win the MVP award after throwing for 286 yards and three touchdowns. At last, the offense looked complete with the much-anticipated return of Rashee Rice.



<h2>What are the Chiefs odds to win the Super Bowl?</h2>



The Chiefs now have the best odds to win the Super Bowl. After back-to-back wins over the Lions and Raiders, the adjustment has placed them as the championship favorites (+600), with a slight edge over the Bills (+700), who are on their bye week.


 

 


Reid spoke about the team’s potential following Rashee Rice’s return. “It was great to have him back. I think you saw the trust that Pat has in him. He’s so important for Pat and the guys. It was tremendous. Anytime you can have a win like that, at this level, it’s a good thing.”


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Andy Reid and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> could be without Josh Simmons for the game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The left tackle has not practiced all week, and the injury report lists the reason as “not injury related-personal.”



It’s important to remember that Simmons did not play in the game against the Detroit Lions, and according to a report by Nate Taylor, the situation may have been caused by a family matter involving the rookie in California.



“Josh Simmons is in California. He left at a time on Sunday that is extremely unusual. I’m not sure when he’s coming back and, as of right now, the team doesn’t know when he’s coming back.”



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



Brashard Smith (illness), Hollywood Brown (Achilles), Charles Omenihu (ankle), Nikko Remigio (thumb), Jawaan Taylor (knee), Xavier Worthy (shoulder/ankle), and Jerry Tillery (elbow) appear on the latest injury report, but the good news is that all of them were full participants in the Chiefs’ latest practice.


 

 


Of course, the big focus this week is on Rashee Rice, who will return to the field after serving his six-game suspension. However, it looks like Mahomes will not have his left tackle.


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