The Kansas City Chiefs have a 6-6 record and are trying to get into the playoff picture, but an announcement from the NFL proves their worth.

Quarterback CJ Stroud returned to action last week and rallied the Houston Texans to a famous win against the high-flying Indianapolis Colts. In week 14, the Texans take on the 6-6 Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Amid their struggles, New England Patriots legend Tom Brady has decided to remove the Chiefs from his power rankings of the top 10 teams in the NFL.

The Kansas City Chiefs have had to adjust their expectations in the 2025 NFL season. It might be time to abandon one of their goals for the year.

The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are the top two teams in the hunt for an NFC wild card and are still holding on to hopes to compete for division championships

According to ESPN’s Football Power Index, the Chiefs have a 40.7 percent chance to make the postseason. It is a reality that star tight end Travis Kelce, a three-time Super Bowl champion alongside the core of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid, has a hard time accepting.

The loss dropped the Chiefs to tenth in the AFC, two games out of the final playoff spot. Houston has won four in a row and is threatening the Colts and Jaguars in the AFC South. C.J. Stroud and the Texans won at Indianapolis this past weekend 20-16,