Mahomes Insists Dwindling Playoff Hopes Won’t Dim Chiefs’ Resolve

The Chiefs recently lost their grip on the AFC West crown and now sit two games behind the final wild-card spot, with tiebreakers not in their favor. Mahomes acknowledged the odds are slipping but stressed that the attitude in the locker room has not changed. He said the players will keep giving everything for the remaining games.

A Season Gone Off Track

Kansas City’s 20–10 defeat to the Texans ended their nine-year reign as division champions. With the loss, the Chiefs fell to 10th in the AFC playoff standings and now face a daunting road ahead. In a season plagued by injuries — especially on the offensive line — and signs of wear in key veteran players, the Chiefs’ usual offensive fluidity has faltered. Despite Mahomes putting up reliable numbers, the surrounding circumstances have made wins harder to come by.

Mahomes: Confidence Over Despair

After Sunday’s game, Mahomes did not shy away from realism: “We know the chances are getting lower and lower,” he said, but added “the mindset the guys have in this locker room, you can never question that.” He emphasised that even if results haven’t gone their way lately, the work ethic, fight and resilience remain. According to him, that attitude will be evident over the remaining four games of the regular season.

What Still Lies Ahead

The Chiefs must win all their remaining games — including tough matchups with playoff-bound rivals — to even reach the wild-card threshold. On paper, the path is narrow and unforgiving. But with Mahomes leading the charge, Kansas City is trying to keep hope alive. The quarterback‘s trust in his teammates, combined with a refusal to concede, sets the tone for what could be a final push of guts and determination.