Gardner Minshew’s brutal interception after Patrick Mahomes injury seals Chiefs’ playoff fate

Gardner Minshew’s brutal interception after Patrick Mahomes injury seals Chiefs’ playoff fate
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The Kansas City Chiefs watched their season implode at the two-minute mark once Patrick Mahomes left. Gardner Minshew put it out of misery once Mahomes walked off the field.

Minshew stepped in to salvage any hope of a playoff spot for the three-time AFC champs. Except Derwin James stuck the dagger in by picking off this errant throw.

A phrase that hasn't been uttered since 2014, and has been unthinkable in the Patrick Mahomes era: The Chiefs have missed the playoffs.pic.twitter.com/iV2bvdXrOy

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 14, 2025

Kansas City watched multiple streaks go up in smoke in the process after taking the rough 16-13 home loss to the Chargers.

This story will be updated.

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