The Kansas City Chiefs entered a critical situation in the 2025 NFL season after falling 22-19 to the Denver Broncos.

With this result, Patrick Mahomes' team has a worrying 5-5 record and is forced to react to avoid jeopardizing their playoff qualification.

The The Broncos, meanwhile, continue their stellar run: they notched their ninth win in their last eleven games. Led once again by a sensational Bo Nix, who threw for 295 yards and led the fifth winning drive of his brilliant season, sealed with a last-second field goal by Wil Lutz. Mahomes shone, but the Chiefs continue their slide. Patrick Mahomes finished with 276 yards, a touchdown pass to Travis Kelce, and an interception, but Kansas City again displayed offensive and defensive inconsistencies that have them out of their usual rhythm. Despite Kelce making history by becoming the Chiefs' all-time leading scorer in touchdowns (84), the team couldn't avoid their third loss in recent weeks, a tough blow at a crucial point in the schedule. With this result, Kansas City will need to mount a comeback in the second game. halfway through the season to stay alive in the playoff race, something that seemed unthinkable just a few weeks ago.

Denver is experiencing one of its best stretches in years. The combination of an efficient offense and a solid defense allows them to enter the Thanksgiving break with momentum and confidence.

NFC Overview: Rams Take the Top Spotlight and 49ers Dominate

While the Chiefs complicate their path in the AFC, the second Sunday game produced several important results in the National Conference: