Veteran tight end Travis Kelce has issued a stern challenge to his Kansas City Chiefs teammates, urging them to put "all the selfish s--t" aside and refocus, as the team's season hangs in the balance. The Chiefs' recent struggles have placed them in a precarious position, threatening their streak of dominance in the AFC.

📉 The Chiefs' Troubles at Mid-Season

After starting the season 2-2, the Chiefs briefly stabilized at 5-3, but two straight losses in November have dropped them back to a 5-5 record heading into Week 12.

• AFC West Standing: This is the most concerning part of the slump. Kansas City, who has won the AFC West for nine consecutive years, now sits in third place in the division.

  • 1st Place: Denver Broncos (9-2)

  • 2nd Place: Los Angeles Chargers (7-4)

  • 3rd Place: Kansas City Chiefs (5-5)

Kelce, 36, confessed on his New Heights podcast that he hasn't been in this tough a situation in a "long, long time," noting the situation is "frustrating" given the team's talent and coaching staff (New York Post).

🗣️ Kelce's Message to the Team

Kelce's core message is about unity and moving past frustration.

"You can’t sit around pointing fingers… you gotta put all the selfish s--t, all the things you want for yourself aside and it’s just gotta be about this team, the guy next to you and you gotta have fun doing it, man." (New York Post)

He believes the Chiefs "basically gotta run the table" over the final seven games to salvage their season and maintain their playoff hopes.

🔮 Playoff and Division Outlook (As of Nov. 20, 2025)

The Chiefs' grip on the AFC West is extremely weak, with the division title now looking like a long shot.

Scenario	Chances (DraftKings Odds)
Chance to Win AFC West	15.4% (+550)
Chance to Make Playoffs	64.9% (-185)
Chance to Miss Playoffs	40.0% (+150)

The most likely path to the postseason for the Chiefs is currently a Wild Card spot, a scenario they haven't faced since 2015.

🗓️ Remaining Chiefs Schedule

The Chiefs face a tough schedule, featuring several high-stakes matchups, including a Christmas Day rematch against the division-leading Broncos.

Week	Opponent	Location
Week 12	Indianapolis Colts (8-2)	Home
Week 13	at Dallas Cowboys	Away
Week 14	Houston Texans	Home
Week 15	Los Angeles Chargers	Home
Week 16	at Tennessee Titans	Away
Week 17	Denver Broncos	Home (Christmas Day)
Week 18	at Las Vegas Raiders	Away

The critical stretch begins this Sunday (November 23) when they host the well-rested 8-2 Colts. A win is essential to stop their two-game losing skid and keep their postseason chances above water.