For Pete’s Sake

Chiefs fans not feeling confident about team’s chances in the playoffs

By Pete Grathoff

Updated December 24, 2018 6:17 AM

It’s been a rough couple of decades for Chiefs fans.

The franchise’s postseason woes are well known by Chiefs Kingdom. It’s been nearly 25 years since the Chiefs last won a home playoff game, and that’s why Kansas City’s standing as the team with the best record in the AFC means little to some fans.

On Sunday, the Chiefs lost 38-31 at Seattle and have dropped two straight games, and their last victory came in overtime at home against Baltimore.

So, yeah, fans weren’t feeling great about their team after the loss to the Seahawks.

Here is a sample of what fans were saying on Twitter:

The Chiefs have scored 28, 31, 40, and 51 in their 4 losses. Time to make a defensive change. #ChiefsKingdom
— Eammon Bradley (@EammonBradley) December 24, 2018

My feelings on the #ChiefsKingdom Super Bowl chances at the moment. pic.twitter.com/mCTg80uajo
— Blake Cripps (@becripps) December 24, 2018

As a #Chiefs fan I won’t be watching the playoffs this season. every year i get excited, just for them to blow it in the first round. I MAY watch if they decide to fire bob Sutton before them. But we all know that won’t happen#FireSutton
— Jake Jenkins (@Stankins_44) December 24, 2018

What a joke. 11-4 is great but its the way they've lost these games; especially down the stretch. #ChiefsKingdom
— Charlie Jones (@Mongolchuck) December 24, 2018

Regardless of what happens, Bob Sutton needs to go. And the defense really needs to be completely revamped. They’re squandering a historically prolific offense. #ChiefsKingdom
— Trill Self (@Jaminrawk) December 24, 2018

Same Chiefs, just a different year #ChiefsKingdom
— Chiefs Kingdom (@ChiefsKingdom5) December 24, 2018

Everybody repeat after me........
Same Old Chiefs#Chiefs #Chiefskingdom #oneanddone
— Jeremiah Edwards (@Jedwards0731) December 24, 2018

One and done. Again. Being a Chiefs fan is suffering. #ChiefsKingdom https://t.co/jPj3YFYSB1
— Jackie Bradbury (@JackieB23) December 24, 2018

For the love of all things football and the good people of the KC Metro area, #FireSutton #KCvsSEA #ChiefsKingdom
— Medium Dave (@DJWalker_Sr) December 24, 2018

For back to back games and 3 in the last four i have nothing. Just gutted #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/iGNAygrH2Y
— John Easthope (@vintagejohnny84) December 24, 2018

#ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/QmeBKRx4cu
— Jackie Bradbury (@JackieB23) December 24, 2018

I'm not sure @Chiefs win next week. #ChiefsKingdom
— Jason Catlin, RAA/CIC (@CoachJCatlin) December 24, 2018

Here it comes again @Chiefs fans. After the December meltdown, comes the #Chiefs early exit out of the playoffs. Weep. Rinse. Repeat. But some of you will call me crazy for wanting Reid fired. #HateToSayIToldYouSo #ChiefsKingdom
— Jesse Brown (@JesseBrownThe1) December 24, 2018

@Chiefs no way this defense wins a playoff game. What do you have to lose? #FireBobSutton so we at least have hope!! The only thing you have to lose is another embarrassing home playoff loss.
— Todd Windsor (@Todd10768) December 24, 2018

This team has disgusted me the last 2 weeks.#Chiefs #ChiefsKingdom
— Bye #ButterScotchBob (@kcchiefscooper) December 24, 2018

It wasn’t all doom and gloom.

There were some fans who were staying positive because the Chiefs can clinch the top seed in the AFC with a win this Sunday against the Raiders:

Win at home next week against the Raiders and still get the #1 seed. #ChiefsKingdom
— Champ Calloway (@champcalloway) December 24, 2018

Welp, beat Oakland. You accomplish everything you been working for and nothing else matters. #ChiefsKingdom
— KCKarlM alone (@callmemrfresh1) December 24, 2018

we’ll make it to the superbowl, have faith. gn #ChiefsKingdom
— isaac #MahomesMVP (@memey_dude) December 24, 2018

Beat Oakland at Arrowhead and they get the #1 Seed and AFC West title. Is this #Chiefs team flawed and am I nervous heading into the playoffs? Heck yes. But every team in the AFC is flawed otherwise KC wouldn't be in position to still get the top seed. #ChiefsKingdom
— Zach Borg (@IceBorg) December 24, 2018

This story was originally published December 23, 2018 at 11:15 PM.

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