Patrick Mahomes might never be the same as an NFL quarterback. But before Kansas City Chiefs fans embrace a worst-case scenario, it’s worth taking a look at Tom Brady’s career arc

The theme of the 2025 NFL regular season has been one of extreme unpredictability: Super Bowl favorites performing below usual standards, unexpected comebacks and breakout teams taking the league by storm.

Over the last six years, the Kansas City Chiefs have been the major nemesis of the Buffalo Bills. They always stood in their way in taking the next step — whether it be to the AFC Championship game or Super Bowl.

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams overcame a 10-point deficit and rolled past the Lions 41-34, dampening Detroit’s playoff bid. The Rams lost three-time All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams to a hamstring injury in the game. He could miss Thursday night’s game at Seattle, a battle for first place in the NFC West.

Travis Kelce played what could have been the final game of his career with Patrick Mahomes on Sunday. The Chiefs fell to the Chargers, 16-13, on Sunday. Kansas City dropped to 6-8 on the season with the loss.