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The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 16-13, and the Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention. Patrick Mahomes also tore his ACL in the loss. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes reflect on the Chiefs’ season being officially over,
Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs dropped their fifth straight game in Week 17, falling to 6-10 on the 2025 NFL season with a 20-13 Christmas Day loss to Bo Nix and the AFC West rival Denver Broncos. Now, the Chiefs will prepare for the season finale in Week 18 when they hit the road to face the Las Vegas Raiders.
The NFL Week 17 action begins with a Christmas tripleheader and continues with two big games on Saturday, including Texans at Chargers.
Pundit says Lamar Jackson is ‘beginning to enter a different stage of his career.’ Malaki Starks is named the Ravens’ top rookie, but he had stiff competition.
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Insiders explain why Lamar Jackson's future with Ravens beyond 2025 is far from certain
Jackson has rarely elevated his play during the playoffs, but he's still a singular talent who gives Baltimore its best chance of claiming a Lombardi Trophy in the immediate future. His four Pro Bowls, three All-Pros and two MVPs can attest to his productivity, and the Ravens are unlikely to find a comparable replacement anytime soon.
For a second straight year, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce led all players in fan balloting. Kelce earned his 11th consecutive Pro Bowl nod in what might be the final year of his Hall of Fame career.
Derrick Henry passed Adrian Peterson on the NFL's all-time list for most rushing touchdowns during the Ravens' game against the Packers.
On Drake Maye's performance: "I just thought gritty. I mean he got hit. He got hit. They pressured him, or they got home when they didn't. He just kept getting up and battling. He didn't flinch. I think it was important for all of us to have that game, the entire team."
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Packers-Ravens carnage claims two former Chiefs in painful twist
Two former Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs were among the numerous injured players for the Packers in Week 17 versus the Ravens.