The Chiefs' disappointing 2025 season could effectively come to an end on Sunday, when a loss combined with wins by three other AFC teams would eliminate Kansas City from playoff contention.

One pass after his ninth straight incompletion — a careerlong streak — Patrick Mahomes was picked off Azeez Al-Shaair. The Texans safety took advantage of a drop by Travis Kelce, which put the ball up in the air for the turnover. That could be the dagger.

The Chiefs last missed the playoffs in the 2014 season after finishing with a 9-7 record.

Earlier this season, Swift supported her fiancé and the team on Oct. 12 and Oct. 19. Swift also took in the game from the suite on Oct. 28 as she and pal Brittany Mahomes, wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, cheered on their boys.

2-time Super Bowl champion has 3-word playoff message Chiefs fans will hate originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Kansas City Chiefs ' 20-10 loss to the Houston Texans now sees Andy Reid's team be the center of the football universe, and not for a good reason.

For several years, the Chiefs' success has provided a significant economic boost to local businesses during the postseason. But will this year be different?

Dynasty shaken, questions loom. Will Mahomes' supporting cast evolve? Kelce retires? An offseason reset might define Kansas City's future.