Dominic Minchella

Joined: Jan 27, 2025

Dominic Minchella holds a communications degree from Eastern Michigan University. He is a former MLB writer and serves as our Kansas City Chiefs On SI beat writer.

Oct 19, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) gets into position prior to the snap during the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo on the field before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Oct 19, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs safety Jaden Hicks (21) defends during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Aug 9, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates with wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) and running back Isiah Pacheco (10) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Dec 25, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) after the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The Kansas City Chiefs lost the battle against the Denver Broncos on Christmas, but in recent grades, things might not be all bad for the franchise in 2026.

Dec 25, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Patrick Mahomes watches the action from a suite during the third quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Let's take a look at how Patrick Mahomes graded out from his 2025 season with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Nov 23, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; KKansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey (52) on field against the Indianapolis Colts during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The Kansas City Chiefs' offensive line hasn't been the best this season, but according to these offensive line power rankings, things are better than expected.

Dec 25, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates after first down during the second quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

The Kansas City Chiefs have had to start thinking about replacing Travis Kelce through the 2026 NFL Draft, so here are three players to keep tabs on this offseason.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) prepares to hit the field during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025.

The losing streak has been hard for everyone on the Kansas City Chiefs, but Travis Kelce's revelation to Andy Reid might be the start of a realization.

Dec 25, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

The Kansas City Chiefs needed a young player to step up for some optimism when thinking about the future, and that's exactly what this young Chiefs defender did.

Dec 25, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; General view of the field in between the third and fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The Kansas City Chiefs need to come to terms with one of their veteran defenders and whether it's smart or not to bring him back for 2026.

Dec 25, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Brashard Smith (24) scores a touchdown attempts to tackle at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The Kansas City Chiefs needed a spark last night against the Denver Broncos, and while they didn't win, Brashard Smith showed he can be a major part of the future.

The Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Denver Broncos on Christmas, but the real story was whether or not Chiefs Kingdom just witnessed the final game of Travis Kelce at Arrowhead. Here's what he did in his potentially final home game.

Dec 25, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Brashard Smith (24) celebrates during the second quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The Kansas City Chiefs took the field at Arrowhead one last time this season, looking for some Christmas magic to take down the leaders of the AFC West. rel

Dec 21, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid walks to the field against the Tennessee Titans during pre-game warmups at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

The Kansas City Chiefs take on their AFC West division rivals in a Christmas game showdown. While the odds are heavily against the Chiefs, here's one bold prediction before game time.

Dec 21, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches his team against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

The Kansas City Chiefs are rolling out a young roster for their Christmas battle against the Denver Broncos, but which three players are to keep eyes on?

Dominic Minchella

Joined: Jan 27, 2025

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