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 coachAndy Reid. The season began as the Chiefs entered as three-time defending AFC champions, following their third Super Bowl loss in franchise history. However, the Chiefs would make their first 0–2 start since their 2014 season. With a road upset loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5, the Chiefs failed to match their franchise-best 15–2 record. Their 6–6 start is their worst since they also started 6–6 in 2017, Patrick Mahomes' rookie season.
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.
↑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]
↑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]
12The Chiefs traded a sixth-round selection to the New York Jets in exchange for a seventh-round selection and WR Mecole Hardman.[9]
↑The Chiefs traded a seventh-round selection to Arizona in exchange for DE Cameron Thomas.[10]
12The Chiefs traded a conditional seventh-round selection and WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette to Carolina in exchange for a conditional seventh-round selection.[11]
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
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 2023Christmas 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
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
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
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
The Chiefs extended their winning streak against the Commanders to nine with the win. They also continued their streak of never having lost to Washington at home.[33]
With the win, the Chiefs improved to 5–3.
Week 9: at Buffalo Bills
Week 9: Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills– Game summary
Patrick Mahomes struggled against the Bills’ defense, finishing with a career-worst 44.1% completion rate while completing 15 of 34 passes for 250 yards and an interception. It marked the first time in his regular-season career that he completed fewer than 50% of his pass attempts. It was the Chiefs fifth straight regular season loss to the Bills. With the loss, the Chiefs fell to 5–4.[34]
Week 11: at Denver Broncos
Week 11: Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos– Game summary
After a close game, Broncos kicker Wil Lutz kicked a 35-yard field goal on the final play to defeat the Chiefs, giving Denver revenge and reversing the outcome of the teams’ meeting in Kansas City the previous season, when Lutz’s potential game-winning field goal as time expired was blocked.[35] With their second straight loss to Denver, the Chiefs lost 3 straight and fell to 5–5 while 1–2 against the AFC West.
Tight end Travis Kelce caught his 84th career touchdown, becoming the Chiefs’ all-time franchise leader in touchdowns and surpassing running back Priest Holmes’s previous record of 83.[36]
Week 12: vs. Indianapolis Colts
Week 12: Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs– Game summary
Although the Colts led 20–9 entering the fourth quarter, the Chiefs rallied. Kansas City's defense forced the Colts to go three-and-out on each of their final four possessions, and the Chiefs eventually kicked the game-winning field goal in overtime. Patrick Mahomes threw for a season-high 352 yards.[37]
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