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Why aren’t the Kansas City Chiefs playing in the NFL Wild Card Round?
The Wild Card round will see some tense NFL action, but the Kansas City Chiefs have earned the right to sit this one out.
The Kansas City Chiefs, with their impressive 15-2 regular-season record, have secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs. This achievement grants them a well-deserved bye week, allowing time to rest and strategize for the upcoming divisional round.
Their season was marked by a series of notable victories, including a narrow 26-25 win against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2 and a commanding 29-10 triumph over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day. These successes underscore the team’s resilience and skill, propelling them to the top of the AFC standings.
However, the season wasn’t without its challenges. In Week 18, the Chiefs faced a 38-0 loss to the Denver Broncos. This game drew attention, with some speculating that the Chiefs may have rested key players, potentially influencing playoff scenarios. Addressing these rumors, tight end Travis Kelce stated emphatically, “I ain’t scared of f***ing nobody,” dismissing any notion of strategic losses to avoid certain opponents.
Looking ahead, the Chiefs' next opponent will be determined by the outcomes of the AFC wild-card games. They are set to face the lowest remaining seed, which could be the No. 7 Denver Broncos, No. 6 Pittsburgh Steelers, No. 5 Los Angeles Chargers, or No. 4 Houston Texans. Each potential matchup presents its own set of challenges, and the Chiefs are undoubtedly preparing to face any of these formidable teams.
As the playoffs progress, the Chiefs aim to continue their pursuit toward another Super Bowl win. With key players like Patrick Mahomes leading the offense and a defense ready to rise to the occasion, Kansas City is poised to make a significant impact in the postseason.
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