6 articles from Kansas City Chiefs season finale vs. Raiders

The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up their regular season against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, dropping to 6-11 with a last-second loss on the road. That sends the Chiefs into a busy offseason, one which could involve significant change both with the roster and coaching staff.

The Chiefs are facing a possible departure of offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, while Travis Kelce may have played in his last NFL game, though he's yet to give official word on that matter.

The Chiefs, meanwhile, landed a top-10 NFL Draft pick by losing their final six games, which could accelerate a quick rebuild as Patrick Mahomes works back from an ACL injury.

Check out our coverage from Sunday's game.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (No. 87) is greeted by Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg after an NFL Week 18 game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. By Ian Maule

NO. 1: HOW TRAVIS KELCE SPENT FINAL DAY WITH TEAMMATES AFTER WHAT COULD BE HIS LAST GAME

Travis Kelce pulled an olive-green sweater over his head and began to unfasten the clasp of a gold necklace. | Published January 5, 2026 | Read Full Story by Sam McDowell

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (No. 32) tackles Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty during an NFL Week 18 game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, January 4, 2026. By Ian Maule

NO. 2: CHIEFS’ LOSS TO RAIDERS CLOSES BOOK ON ‘25. KC NEEDS OVERHAUL, NEW VOICES IN ‘26

This was still a Chiefs-Raiders game, Chiefs coach Andy Reid made sure to mention the other day. | Published January 5, 2026 | Read Full Story by Vahe Gregorian

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce stands with hand on heart before an NFL Week 18 game against the Raiders at Allegiant Stadum in Las Vegas on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. By Ian Maule

NO. 3: FIVE THINGS THAT STOOD OUT ABOUT THE CHIEFS’ LOSS TO RAIDERS IN SEASON FINALE

The worst Chiefs season in a decade is now in the past. | Published January 5, 2026 | Read Full Story by Sam McDowell

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Shane Buechele (No. 17) is tackled by the Raiders’ Tonka Hemingway during an NFL Week 18 game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, January 4, 2026. By Ian Maule

NO. 4: THE CHIEFS’ FINAL REPORT CARD IS IN. ONE MORE ‘F’ AND IT’S ON TO THE 2026 SEASON

Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson boomed a 60-yard field goal with eight seconds left to give Las Vegas a 14-12 victory over the Chiefs in both teams’ season finale. | Published January 5, 2026 | Read Full Story by Blair Kerkhoff

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chris Oladokun, left, passes the ball against the Raiders during an NFL Week 18 game at Allegiant Stadum in Las Vegas on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. By Ian Maule

NO. 5: HOW RAIDERS BEAT CHIEFS IN GAME WITH 8 FIELD GOALS (GIVING KC TOP-10 DRAFT PICK)

The Kansas City Chiefs closed their season with a 14-12 loss to the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. | Published January 5, 2026 | Read Full Story by Pete Sweeney

Ashton Jeanty #2 of the Las Vegas Raiders is tackled by Nick Bolton #32 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter of the game at Allegiant Stadium on Jan. 4, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. By Ian Maule

NO. 6: A SILVER LINING FOR THE CHIEFS: THEY’LL PICK IN THE TOP 10 OF THE 2026 NFL DRAFT

The Chiefs ended the 2025 season by losing their final six games, the last three without injured quarterback Patrick Mahomes. | Published January 5, 2026 | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff

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