The Kansas City Chiefs just had their long-running dominance in the AFC West effectively collapse with a bad home loss and a rough overall season in 2025.
Recent results
The Chiefs lost at home to the Houston Texans in Week 14 of the 2025 season, dropping them to 6–7 and ending a streak of nine straight AFC West division titles. That defeat also left their playoff chances very slim, putting them in real danger of missing the postseason for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes–Andy Reid era.
Why people say “what happened”
Commentators and fans are saying the “dynasty is over” because the offense has slumped badly, with Patrick Mahomes throwing multiple interceptions and receivers (including Travis Kelce) having costly drops in key games. Analysts point to an aging core, stale offensive formula, roster and cap issues, and several close-game failures as reasons the team looks far from the juggernaut it was during its Super Bowl runs.
Big-picture context
From 2018 through 2024, Kansas City dominated the AFC West, reached seven straight AFC Championship Games, and won three Super Bowls, which is why the 2025 downturn feels so dramatic. Even so, Mahomes and Andy Reid remain in place, but the front office now faces tough decisions on retooling the roster to keep the team competitive after this step back.
