2025 Kansas City Chiefs season

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2025 Kansas City Chiefs season
Owner The Hunt Family
(Clark Hunt Chairman and CEO)
General manager Brett Veach
Head coach Andy Reid
Home stadium Arrowhead Stadium
Results
Record4–3
Division place3rd AFC West
Uniform
Kc chiefs uniforms.png

The 2025 season is the Kansas City Chiefs' 56th in the National Football League (NFL), their 66th overall, their ninth under the leadership of general manager Brett Veach and their 13th under head coach Andy Reid. The Chiefs entered the season as three time defending AFC champions. For the first time since 2014, the Chiefs started 0–2. The Chiefs failed to match their 15–2 record from 2024 following a 31–28 road upset loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5. The team's 4–3 start is their worst since they started 3–4 in 2021.

Contents

In the offseason, defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah was placed on season-ending injured reserve after suffering a hamstring injury in the 2025 preseason. [1]

Offseason

All transactions below have occurred in the 2025 offseason.

Futures contracts

Futures contracts are signed beginning with the conclusion of the previous season. They typically consist of players who spent a portion of the previous season on the practice squad of a team.

2025 Kansas City Chiefs Futures contracts
PlayerPosition
Chris Oladokun QB
Chukwuebuka Godrick T
Baylor Cupp TE
Anthony Firkser TE
Keaontay Ingram RB
Jason Brownlee WR
Justyn Ross WR
Tyquan Thornton WR
Darius Rush CB
Deon Bush S
Eric Scott DB
Jason Taylor DB
Shaun Bradley LB
Siaki Ika DT
Fabien Lovett DT

[2]

Players lost

Below are players who were on the roster at the end of the 2024 season, but were either released or did not re-sign after their contract expired.

2025 Kansas City Chiefs Players lost
PlayerPositionReasonNew team
Carson Wentz QBUFA Minnesota Vikings
D.J. Humphries TUFA Los Angeles Rams
Samaje Perine RBUFA Cincinnati Bengals
Jody Fortson TEUFATBD
Peyton Hendershot TEUFATBD
Mecole Hardman WRUFA Green Bay Packers
DeAndre Hopkins WRUFA Baltimore Ravens
Justin Watson WRUFA Houston Texans
Justin Reid SUFA New Orleans Saints
Keith Taylor CBUFA Atlanta Falcons
Joshua Uche DEUFA Philadelphia Eagles
Derrick Nnadi DTUFA New York Jets
Tershawn Wharton DTUFA Carolina Panthers
Spencer Shrader KUFA Indianapolis Colts

[2]

Signings

2025 Kansas City Chiefs signings
PlayerPositionPrevious team
Blake Lynch LBKansas City Chiefs Practice squad
Robert Tonyan TEKansas City Chiefs Practice squad
Cole Christiansen LBKansas City Chiefs
Jaylon Moore T San Francisco 49ers
Elijah Mitchell RB San Francisco 49ers
Kristian Fulton CB Los Angeles Chargers
Bailey Zappe QB Cleveland Browns
Gardner Minshew QB Las Vegas Raiders
Jerry Tillery DT Minnesota Vikings
Robert Rochell CB Green Bay Packers
Mike Edwards S Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Janarius Robinson DE Las Vegas Raiders
Tremayne Anchrum OL Houston Texans

[2]

Trades

Trades below only are for trades that included a player. Draft pick only trades will go in draft section.

2025 Kansas City Chiefs trades
TeamReceivedCompensation
Chicago Bears4th round selection
2026 NFL draft
Joe Thuney
San Francisco 49ers6th round selection
2027 NFL draft
Skyy Moore
New York Jets Derrick Nnadi 6th round selection
2027 NFL draft

[3] [4] [5]

Draft

Draft trades

  1. The Chiefs traded a 2024 seventh-round selection and CB L'Jarius Sneed to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a third-round selection and a 2024 seventh-round selection. [7]
  2. The Chiefs traded a conditional fifth-round selection to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for WR DeAndre Hopkins. The condition – that Tennessee would receive a fifth-round pick if the Chiefs failed to advance to Super Bowl LIX or Hopkins played in less than 60% of the Chiefs' snaps – was converted at the end of the regular season, with Hopkins having played in less than 50% of the Chiefs' 2024 snaps following the trade. [8]
  3. 1 2 The Chiefs traded a sixth-round selection to the New York Jets in exchange for a seventh-round selection and WR Mecole Hardman. [9]
  4. The Chiefs traded a seventh-round selection to Arizona in exchange for DE Cameron Thomas. [10]
  5. 1 2 The Chiefs traded a conditional seventh-round selection and WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette to Carolina in exchange for a conditional seventh-round selection. [11]

Staff

Front office
  • Chairman/CEO – Clark Hunt
  • President – Mark Donovan
  • General manager – Brett Veach
  • Assistant general manager – Chris Shea
  • Assistant general manager – Mike Bradway
  • VP of player personnel – Tim Terry
  • VP of player personnel – Ryne Nutt
  • Senior personnel executive – Willie Davis
  • Co-directors of college scouting – Pat Sperduto and David Hinson
  • Assistant director of football administration – Jack Wolov
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
 
Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
  • Assistant special teams – Porter Ellett
Coaching support staff
  • Statistical analysis coordinator – Mike Frazier
  • Football research analyst – Mark Richards
Strength and conditioning
  • Vice President of sports medicine and performance – Rick Burkholder
  • Head strength and conditioning/director of sports science – Ryan Reynolds
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Greg Carbin
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Nick Cassetta
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Spencer Reid

Coaching staff
Front office
More NFL staffs

Current roster

Quarterbacks (QB)

Running backs (RB)

Wide receivers (WR)

Tight ends (TE)

Offensive linemen (OL)

Defensive linemen (DL)

Linebackers (LB)

Defensive backs (DB)

Special teams (ST)

Practice squad

Reserve

Preseason

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueSources
1August 9at Arizona Cardinals L 17–200–1 State Farm Stadium [14]
2August 15at Seattle Seahawks L 16–330–2 Lumen Field [15]
3August 22 Chicago Bears L 27–290–3 Arrowhead Stadium [16]

Regular season

Schedule

WeekDateTime (CT)OpponentResultRecordVenueNetworkSources
1 September 5 7:00 p.m.at Los Angeles Chargers L 21–270–1 Flag of Brazil.svg Arena Corinthians (São Paulo) YouTube [17] Recap
2 September 143:25 p.m. Philadelphia Eagles L 17–200–2 Arrowhead Stadium Fox Recap
3 September 217:20 p.m.at New York Giants W 22–91–2 MetLife Stadium NBC Recap
4 September 283:25 p.m. Baltimore Ravens W 37–202–2Arrowhead Stadium CBS Recap
5 October 67:15 p.m.at Jacksonville Jaguars L 28–312–3 EverBank Stadium ESPN/ABC Recap
6 October 127:20 p.m. Detroit Lions W 30–173–3Arrowhead StadiumNBC Recap
7 October 1912:00 p.m. Las Vegas Raiders W 31–04–3Arrowhead StadiumCBS Recap
8 October 277:15 p.m. Washington Commanders Arrowhead StadiumESPN/ABC
9November 23:25 p.m.at Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium CBS
10 Bye
11November 163:25 p.m.at Denver Broncos Empower Field at Mile High CBS
12November 2312:00 p.m. Indianapolis Colts Arrowhead StadiumCBS
13 November 27 3:30 p.m.at Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium CBS
14December 77:20 pm. Houston Texans Arrowhead StadiumNBC
15December 1412:00 p.m. Los Angeles Chargers Arrowhead StadiumCBS
16December 2112:00 p.m.at Tennessee Titans Nissan Stadium CBS
17 December 25 7:15 p.m. Denver Broncos Arrowhead Stadium Prime Video [18]
18January 3/4TBDat Las Vegas Raiders Allegiant Stadium TBD

Notes

Game summaries

Week 1: at Los Angeles Chargers

NFL International Series

Week 1: Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Chiefs066921
Chargers767727

at Arena Corinthians São Paulo, Brazil

Game information

Early in the game, receiver Xavier Worthy was knocked out of the game with an injury after an collision with Travis Kelce, which contributed to a sluggish first half that was capped off by a two minute drill to kick a field goal at the end of the half. Despite a strong second half performance, the Chargers were able to run the clock out on their final possession following a run from Justin Herbert. With the loss, the Chiefs lost their season opener for the second time in three seasons and lost to the Chargers for the first time since 2021, and the first road loss to the Chargers since 2013. [20]

Week 2: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Week 2: Philadelphia Eagles at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Eagles733720
Chiefs0100717

at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

Game information

The game remained close throughout, until a game-deciding play occurred early in the fourth quarter. With the Chiefs in the Eagles' red zone, Patrick Mahomes threw a pass intended for Travis Kelce, but the ball bounced off Kelce’s hands and was intercepted by Eagles safety Andrew Mukuba. The turnover eventually led to a touchdown that put the game away for the Eagles. [21]

With the loss, the Chiefs started 0–2 for the first time since the 2014 season. [22] Including their defeat in Super Bowl LIX, it also marked the first time Mahomes has lost three consecutive starts. [23] Additionally, this was the Chiefs' first home loss since 2023 Christmas Day, ending a 12-game home winning streak. [24] [25]

Week 3: at New York Giants

Week 3: Kansas City Chiefs at New York Giants – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Chiefs367622
Giants06039

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Game information

With the win, the Chiefs avoided starting 0–3 for the first time since 2011. The Chiefs recorded their first-ever road victory against the Giants, snapping a seven-game road losing steak against them. [26] [27]

Week 4: vs. Baltimore Ravens

Week 4: Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Ravens733720
Chiefs31710737

at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

Game information

With the dominant win over the Ravens, the Chiefs improved to 2–2 on the season. They are now 6–1 against Baltimore since 2018.

Week 5: at Jacksonville Jaguars

Week 5: Kansas City Chiefs at Jacksonville Jaguars – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Chiefs7701428
Jaguars07141031

at EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida

Game information

With the loss, the Chiefs fell to 2–3 for the first time since 2021 and lost to the Jaguars for the first time since the 2009 season, snapping an eight-game winning streak against them. [28] In addition, this loss also dropped the Chiefs to an 0–3 record in one-score games, after they went 11–0 in one-score games the previous season.

Week 6: vs. Detroit Lions

Week 6: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Lions370717
Chiefs6771030

at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

  • Date: October 12
  • Game time: 7:20 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Mostly cloudy, 85 °F (29 °C)
  • Game attendance: 73,543
  • Referee: Craig Wrolstad
  • TV announcers (NBC): Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

With the win, the Chiefs improved to 3-3, and their record improved to .500. Patrick Mahomes recorded his 302nd career touchdown pass, including the postseason, becoming the fastest player in NFL history to reach 300 touchdown passes. He accomplished the feat in just 139 games, eight fewer than the previous record holder, Aaron Rodgers. [29]

At the end of the game, Mahomes attempted to give a high-five to Lions safety Brian Branch as they met near midfield. However, Branch walked past Mahomes without acknowledging him. Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster confronted Branch over that. In response, Branch threw a right hook that knocked Smith-Schuster to the ground, sparking a fight. [30] The NFL later announced that Branch would be suspended one game for his actions. [31]

Week 7: vs. Las Vegas Raiders

Week 7: Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Raiders00000
Chiefs71410031

at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

  • Date: October 19
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Fair, 57 °F (14 °C)
  • Game attendance: 73,584
  • Referee: Clete Blakeman
  • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

With their first shutout win since 2015, the Chiefs improved to 4–3 while going 11–2 in their last home matchups against the Raiders.

Week 8: vs. Washington Commanders

Week 8: Washington Commanders at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Commanders00000
Chiefs00000

at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

  • Date: October 27
  • Game time: 7:15 p.m. CDT
  • TV announcers (ESPN/ABC): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters, and Laura Rutledge
  • Preview

Standings

Division

AFC West
WLTPCTDIVCONFPFPASTK
Denver Broncos 520.7140–13–2163127W4
Los Angeles Chargers 430.5713–04–1151163L1
Kansas City Chiefs 430.5711–12–2186124W2
Las Vegas Raiders 250.2860–22–3103180L1

Conference

SeedTeamDivisionWLTPCTDIVCONFSOSSOVSTK
Division leaders
1 Indianapolis Colts South610.8571–05–0.408.357W3
2 [a] New England Patriots East520.7142–03–2.362.324W4
3 [a] Denver Broncos West520.7140–13–2.429.314W4
4 Pittsburgh Steelers North420.6671–13–1.425.370L1
Wild cards
5 Buffalo Bills East420.6672–13–1.275.111L2
6 [b] [c] Los Angeles Chargers West430.5713–04–1.469.429L1
7 [b] [d] Jacksonville Jaguars South430.5711–02–1.587.577L2
In the hunt
8 [c] [d] Kansas City Chiefs West430.5711–12–2.468.346W2
9 Cincinnati Bengals North340.4292–03–1.589.500W1
10 Houston Texans South230.4001–12–1.485.154W2
11 [e] Las Vegas Raiders West250.2860–22–3.563.429L1
12 [e] Cleveland Browns North250.2860–31–3.466.423W1
13 Baltimore Ravens North150.1671–01–3.553.286L4
14 [f] Miami Dolphins East160.1431–21–5.521.000L3
15 [f] Tennessee Titans South160.1430–20–5.574.286L2
16 New York Jets East070.0000–20–4.576.000L7

Notes

  1. 1 2 New England wins tie break over Denver based on strength of victory.
  2. 1 2 LA Chargers wins tie break over Jacksonville based on conference record. Division tie break was initially used to eliminate Kansas City (see below).
  3. 1 2 LA Chargers wins tie break over Kansas City based on head-to-head victory.
  4. 1 2 Jacksonville wins tie break over Kansas City based on head-to-head victory.
  5. 1 2 Las Vegas wins tie break over Cleveland based on conference record.
  6. 1 2 Miami wins tie break over Tennessee based on conference record.

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