Are the Chiefs out of the playoffs? Explaining Kansas City’s postseason outlook in Week 17

The Kansas City Chiefs have struggled this season, despite the expectations built into the beginning of the year. Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid have been nearly unstoppable since they teamed up, but this year their season hasn’t gone as expected.

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In the NFL, constant improvement is essential; Not doing so means being left behind. The league’s past dynasties have made the Chiefs’ dominance seem temporary.

The entire season was filled with unusual mistakes that the Chiefs didn’t normally make. Whether it was close losses, dropped passes or missed field goals, this year was out of the ordinary for what Kansas City fans expect. Just when it seemed like things couldn’t get any worse for Kansas City, Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL in Week 15.

With all that said, what’s next for the Chiefs?

Here’s everything you need to know about the Kansas City Chiefs’ postseason chances heading into Week 17.

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Are the Chiefs out of the playoffs?

The Chiefs still had a chance to make the playoffs until Week 15. Kansas City needed a win, but couldn’t beat the Los Angeles Chargers. Losing the game effectively ended any hope Kansas City had of making the postseason.

Image from the AFC playoffs

After falling to the Chargers in Week 15, the Chiefs lost their chances of making the postseason.

Heading into Week 17, Kansas City arrives as the No. 10 seed in the AFC conference, with no way to advance to the wild card. The top four seeds are the division leaders.

AFC West standings

The Chiefs will finish the season in third place in the AFC West.

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Chiefs remaining schedule

The Chiefs’ remaining game in Week 18 is a trip to Las Vegas. They will face the Raiders in the final week of the regular season.

Here’s a look at Kansas City’s remaining game.