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Chiefs' AFC Dominance Tested as Rivals Emerge in 2025
4 Aug
Summary
- Patrick Mahomes' Chiefs have reached 5 Super Bowls in 7 AFC Championship games
- Bills, Ravens, Bengals, Chargers, and Broncos pose threats to Chiefs' reign
- Experts predict a potential decline for the Chiefs in 2026 Super Bowl futures

As of August 4th, 2025, the Kansas City Chiefs' reign of dominance in the AFC appears to be facing a potential test. Over the past seven years, quarterback Patrick Mahomes has led the Chiefs to the AFC Championship game, with the team advancing to the Super Bowl in five of those appearances, including each of the last three seasons.
However, the landscape of the AFC is shifting, with several prime contenders emerging as threats to the Chiefs' supremacy. The Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, and Cincinnati Bengals are all expected to be in the mix for the conference title, while the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos within the Chiefs' own division could also pose a challenge.
Given the increased competition, experts are suggesting that the Chiefs may struggle to maintain their dominance in 2025 and beyond. The team's 2026 Super Bowl futures are being viewed as a potential fade, with their 2024 NFL win total of 11.5 also seen as a difficult hurdle to clear.