With Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid already thinking about the playoffs, the NFL imposed fines on multiple Kansas City Chiefs players apart from Travis Kelce. Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid will have a bye week to prepare for the Divisional Round of the 2025 NFL playoffs.

The Kansas City Chiefs are in action for Week 18, but you’ll notice that Andy Reid is sending out a new-look squad for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. Star players like Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Chris Jones were listed as inactive for the game against their AFC West rivals, and the reason for that is simple:

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid dressed up as Santa Claus in the locker room after the Chiefs win over the Steelers on Christmas — and Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes loved it.

In their final NFL regular-season game, Andy Reid's Kansas City Chiefs will be without TE Travis Kelce for their matchup against the Denver Broncos.

Kelce's absence wasn't the only one felt on Sunday for the Chiefs. Kansas City was blown out 38-0 in a game that felt way out of reach early. Peyton Hendershot and Noah Gray were the two tight ends that attempted to fill the void for Kelce. They combined for three catches and 26 yards.

They say it’s the thought that counts. And when it comes to Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, the man they call ‘Big Red’ is usually only thinking about one thing. Food.

The Kansas City Chiefs go on the road to face the Denver Broncos in their final game of the regular season. However, there's nothing at stake for Kansas City. After defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10 on Christmas Day, the Chiefs clinched the No. 1 seed, securing home field advantage and a first-round bye in the playoffs.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed today that Patrick Mahomes and several key starters will sit out the final regular season game against the Denver Broncos. With

The Chiefs' offense doesn't revolve around Kelce as much as in years past, but he should be rested for another playoff run.