Kansas City Chiefs Playoff Chances: Tracking the Chiefs Playoff Picture in 2025

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The Chiefs went 15-2 in 2024, earning the No. 1 seed and easily making the postseason. The odds for the Chiefs to make the playoffs in the 2025-26 season are favorable at -380, some of the best odds in the NFL. Kansas City reports to training camp on July 16 and will travel to Arizona to take on the Cardinals for their first preseason game on August 9.

We'll explain what you need to know about the Kansas City Chiefs' playoff chances and more for the upcoming season.

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Current Kansas City Chiefs Playoff Chances for 2025 Season

The latest Chiefs playoff chances are 79.2%, according to leading Kansas sportsbooks. Some of Kansas City's futures odds dropped after the 2025 draft and will fluctuate leading up to the season and throughout the year.

Kansas City's odds of making the postseason are used to calculate implied probability, which is where our playoff chances come from. Odds below are from DraftKings sportsbooks. 

⭐️ Chance to Make Playoffs: 79.2% (-380)
❌ Chance to Miss Playoffs: 25.6% (+290)
👑 Chance to Win AFC West: 54.6% (-120)
🥇 Chance to Make Super Bowl: 21.3% (+370)
🏆 Chance to Win Super Bowl: 11.8% (+750)
📅 Information Last Verified: July 3, 2025

What Are the Latest Chiefs Playoff Odds?

The Chiefs' playoff odds are favorable, according to FanDuel Sportsbook Kansas. This shouldn't come as a surprise since the Chiefs have made the postseason for the last ten seasons. 

Below, we list everything you need to know about the Chiefs' playoff odds. If you want to bet on Kansas City this season, use the best Kansas sports betting promos. They will maximize your bet's value.

⭐️ Odds to Make Playoffs: -400 (80.0% chance)
❌ Odds to Miss Playoffs: +290 (25.6% chance)
🏆 Odds to Win Super Bowl: +750 (11.8% chance)
🥇 Odds to Make Super Bowl: +400 (20.0% chance)
👑 Odds to Win AFC West: -110 (52.4% chance)
📅 Information Last Verified: July 3, 2025
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Are the Chiefs in the Playoffs? 

No, the Chiefs are not in the playoffs because the new season has not yet started. The Chiefs did make the 2024-25 playoffs as the AFC's No. 1 seed. Kansas City has favorable odds to make the playoffs at -380 at DraftKings and a 17.4% chance of clinching the No. 1 seed. 

Chiefs 2025 Opponents & Schedule

Kansas City will travel 21,695 miles next season, kicking off the season in Brazil against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Chiefs ScheduleLineResult
Week 1 at LA Chargers (Brazil)KC -3, ML -148TBD
Week 2 vs. Philadelphia EaglesKC -1.5, ML -122TBD
Week 3 at NY GiantsKC -6.5, ML -278TBD
Week 4 vs. Baltimore RavensKC -1.5, ML -120TBD
Week 5 at Jacksonville JaguarsKC -4.5, ML -205TBD
Week 6 vs. Detroit LionsKC -3, ML -155TBD
Week 7 vs. Las Vegas RaidersKC -9.5, ML -410TBD
Week 8 vs. Washington CommandersKC -3.5, ML -192TBD
Week 9 at Buffalo BillsKC +2.5, ML +114TBD
Week 10 BYE--
Week 11 at Denver BroncosKC -1.5, ML -122TBD
Week 12 vs. Indianapolis ColtsKC -9.5, ML -425TBD
Week 13 at Dallas CowboysKC -6, ML -245TBD
Week 14 vs. Houston TexansKC -6.5, ML -270TBD
Week 15 vs. LA ChargersKC -4.5, ML -198TBD
Week 16 at Tennessee TitansKC -7, ML -305TBD
Week 17 vs. Denver BroncosKC -4.5, ML -198TBD
Week 18 at Las Vegas RaidersKC -6, ML -238TBD

Odds are from DraftKings Sportsbook

Where Are the Chiefs in the AFC West Divisional Race?

The Chiefs are favored to win the AFC in the 2025-26 season. Below are odds from DraftKings.

  1. Kansas City Chiefs -120 (54.6% chance)
  2. Denver Broncos +300 (25.0% chance)
  3. Los Angeles Chargers +310 (24.4% chance)
  4. Las Vegas Raiders +2000 (4.8% chance)

The Chiefs won their ninth consecutive AFC West title last season. Here are the final standings for the 2024-25 season:

  1. Kansas City Chiefs 15-2
  2. Los Angeles Chargers 11-6
  3. Denver Broncos 10-7
  4. Las Vegas Raiders 4-13

 

 

Where Are the Chiefs in the AFC Wild Card Race?

The Chiefs won the AFC West and earned the No. 1 seed in the 2024-25 season. Since the Chiefs have won the division nine years in a row, Kansas City's last wild-card berth was in 2015-16. The Chiefs have the third-best odds to win the AFC for the 2025-26 season with +370 odds at DraftKings. The Ravens and Bills have the best odds to win the conference at +350. 

Where to Bet on the Kansas City Chiefs Making the Playoffs

All the Kansas sports betting apps offer plenty of Chiefs-themed futures. Each operator has its pros and cons. So, the choice is personal preference.

The big-name books tend to offer more betting markets than some of the smaller operators. So, DraftKings, Fanatics, and BetMGM Kansas might be the best bets.

Coach Andy Reid celebrates

Looking at the Chiefs Playoff History & Results

Kansas City has been the class of the NFL since Andy Reid arrived in the 2013 campaign. In Reid's 11 seasons, Kansas City has made the playoffs ten times. They've reached seven AFC Championships and five Super Bowls, winning three.

Of course, things escalated once Patrick Mahomes became the full-time starter. KC has won the AFC West and made it to the AFC Championship Game in all seven seasons with Mahomes at the helm. He has made the Super Bowl in five of those seven seasons, winning three rings and three Super Bowl MVPs.

Below, we broke down everything you need to know about the Chiefs' playoff history over the last ten years.

2024*:15-2 (Lost Super Bowl)
2023*: 11-6 (Won Super Bowl)
2022*:14-3 (Won Super Bowl)
2021*:12-5 (Lost AFC Championship)
2020*:14-2 (Lost Super Bowl)
2019*:12-4 (Won Super Bowl)
2018*:12-4 (Lost AFC Championship)
2017*:10-6 (Lost Wild Card Round)
2016*:12-4 (Lost Divisional Round)
2015*: 11-5 (Lost Divisional Round)

Note: * Indicates playoff appearance

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Calli Varner

Calli has been an avid sports fan since she can remember. After earning her Bachelor’s degrees from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University, she combined her passion for journalism and sports. Calli has covered the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAAF, college sports, and sports betting for several media outlets.

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