The Kansas City Chiefs fell to 5-5 following a 22-19 defeat to the Denver Broncos in Week 11. Head coach Andy Reid emphasized focusing on small details to turn the season around. The loss marks the Chiefs' first time at or below .500 since Patrick Mahomes became the starter in 2018.
The Kansas City Chiefs' 22-19 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 11 has left them at 5-5, their worst record through 10 games since Patrick Mahomes took over as starter in 2018. The previous low was 4-4 entering Week 9 in 2021. This marks the Chiefs' fifth straight defeat in one-score games this season, going 0-5 in such contests. They contrast sharply with last year's 12-0 record in one-score games, including playoffs. The Saints and Commanders are the other teams winless in one-score games in 2025.
Head coach Andy Reid dismissed external pessimism, stating, "Yeah, we're not quite as negative as the outside world is here." He stressed accountability, saying, "You've got to take care of the small things, and that's coaches included... Small things but they all add up." Reid highlighted the need to prepare for their next opponent, the 8-2 Indianapolis Colts, noting, "What can you do? You can take care of today and tomorrow and the following day. Let's start there."
Despite the record, the Chiefs are performing better statistically than in 2024, scoring more points, allowing fewer, and winning the turnover margin. However, they have lost head-to-head to all three current AFC Wild Card teams: the Bills, Chargers, and Jaguars, giving those teams tiebreakers. Kansas City has never lost more than six games with Mahomes as starter, with their worst finish being 11-6 in 2023. They sit ninth in the AFC playoff picture entering Week 12.
Power rankings place the Chiefs at No. 18, with concerns that their Week 6 Monday night loss to the Jaguars could jeopardize their playoff chances entirely.