Kansas City Chiefs Prepare for NFL Divisional Round After Bye Week

The Kansas City Chiefs, the two-time defending Super Bowl champions, are gearing up for their next playoff game after securing the top seed in the AFC and a first-round bye. The team finished the regular season with a 15-2 record, earning home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs.

The Chiefs will play in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs on either Jan. 18 or Jan. 19 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Their opponent will be determined by the results of the wild-card round, with potential matchups against the No. 7 Denver Broncos, No. 6 Pittsburgh Steelers, No. 5 Los Angeles Chargers, or No. 4 Houston Texans.

Head coach Andy Reid and star players Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are focused on making history by winning a third consecutive Super Bowl title. The team has used the extra week to rest and prepare for their next challenge.

As the AFC’s top seed, the Chiefs will host every playoff game they play in, including the AFC Championship Game, should they advance. The Super Bowl, however, will be held at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Fans and analysts are eagerly watching the wild-card round to see which team will face the Chiefs. The team’s dominant regular-season performance has made them a favorite to return to the Super Bowl, but the road to the championship remains unpredictable.