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Mahomes' Knee Injury Ends Chiefs' Playoff Hopes
15 Dec
Summary
- Patrick Mahomes suffered a knee injury late in the loss to the Chargers.
- The Kansas City Chiefs are now eliminated from playoff contention.
- Mahomes expressed determination to return stronger after the injury.

The Kansas City Chiefs' 2025 season has officially come to an end following a 16-13 defeat against the Los Angeles Chargers. This loss marks the first time the AFC franchise will miss the playoffs during the Patrick Mahomes era. The grim outlook for the Chiefs was compounded by a left knee injury sustained by their star quarterback late in the game, forcing him to leave the field.
Head coach Andy Reid described the injury as "not looking good" and confirmed that Mahomes would undergo an MRI. In a post on X, Mahomes shared his disappointment but expressed a strong commitment to recovery, stating, "I Will be back stronger than ever." Given the team's elimination from playoff contention with only three games remaining, it is highly probable that Mahomes will not play again this season.
This unfortunate turn of events signifies a disappointing conclusion to the Chiefs' season, forcing them to watch the playoffs from the sidelines for the first time under Mahomes' leadership. While the full extent of his knee injury remains to be seen, his message of resilience offers a glimmer of hope for Chiefs Kingdom as they look towards future seasons.




