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Chiefs Kingdom Mourns Nightmare Scenario vs. Chargers

The Kansas City Chiefs are playing in an important game against the Los Angeles Chargers. What does Chiefs Kingdom have to say about it?
Fernando Alfaro-Donis|
Dec 14, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) looks to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Dec 14, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) looks to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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The Kansas City Chiefs lost a must-win game in Week 14 to the Houston Texans, putting their chances of making the playoffs in serious jeopardy. If they are going to pull off a miraculous late season come back, it starts in Week 15.

The Los Angeles Chargers had a statement win against them in the season opener in Brazil, but it's time for the Chiefs to get their signature win over their division rival. Patrick Mahomes has to bounce back after playing the worst game of his career, and Chris Jones has to build off his dominance against the Texans and stay hot.

Chiefs Kingdom Reacts

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Dec 14, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Ashton Gillotte (97) returns an interception against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

The game started with the Chiefs on offense, which resulted in a scoring opening drive. A big pass play to Travis Kelce spurred the drive on, and Mahomes finished it off in the red zone with his fourth rushing touchdown of the season.

The Chiefs all throughout this game suffered from terrible injury luck. It started with Nick Bolton having to go into the blue tent, but the game also had to be stopped for Xavier Worthy and Jones.

The officiating in this game has also been questionable. The referees missed a clear pass interference call in the second quarter, which would've dramatically shifted how the game played out.

Skipping ahead in the game, the Chiefs and Chargers were tied in the third quarter before the Chargers kicked a field goal to go up three. The Chiefs' injury luck continues to be bad, as Tyquan Thornton took a big shot and remained down on the field. Tony Jefferson was responsible for the big hit, and it resulted in him being thrown out of the game.

The Chiefs needed to respond with points, and Mahomes threw another back-breaking interception in the red zone. This is their season on the line, and the Chiefs aren't showing nearly as much effort as the Chargers.

The Chargers took a lot of time off the clock, but the Chiefs' defense was able to get a stop and prevent the Chargers from putting them up by two scores. A penalty from Nohl Williams caused them to start their drive deep in their own territory, and it's do-or-die time from this Chiefs team.

Mahomes took a hit in the final two minutes of the game and went down holding his left knee. His left knee looked like it popped on the tackle, and Mahomes has been lying on the field, unable to get up.

With the season on the line, Gardner Minshew throws an interception, and the Chiefs' 2025 season is over. Hopefully, Mahomes is able to come back from his injury.

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Fernando Alfaro-Donis
FERNANDO ALFARO-DONIS

Fernando Alfaro-Donis found his passion for sports playing high school football, which led him to pursue journalism as an English major at UCLA. He also covers the UCLA Bruins and the Los Angeles Rams as an On SI team reporter.