KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

The Chiefs went from a 15-2 record and Super Bowl LIX appearance in 2024 to a stunning 6-11 collapse in 2025, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014. The disastrous season was marred by close-game losses and a December ACL tear to Patrick Mahomes, whose cards remained premium despite the downturn. Offseason trades sent cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Rams and All-Pro guard Joe Thuney to Chicago, while the acquisitions of quarterback Justin Fields and running back Kenneth Walker III signal a roster reset that could shift collector focus toward emerging players and away from aging veterans like Travis Kelce, whose production declined.

Where they stand: The Chiefs are currently in training camp as of August 9, 2026, preparing for a bounce-back campaign after last year's 6-11 finish. Mahomes has been fully cleared to practice following his knee injury and offseason surgery, and the team opens its preseason schedule against the Rams on August 15. Head coach Andy Reid faces his first true rebuilding challenge in Kansas City, with the regular season opener scheduled for mid-September.