CHIEFS SQUAD SHOW: Patrick Mahomes INJURED; Chiefs ELIMINATED in loss to Los Angeles Chargers

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4.7 • 956 Ratings

🗓️ 14 December 2025

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff streak crumbles as Patrick Mahomes suffers a late-season injury and the Los Angeles Chargers complete a sweep. Is this the end of Kansas City’s championship window, or will bold offseason changes revive their dynasty? Aaron Ladd, J.C. Pearson, Chris Clark, and Darren Smith break down the crushing 16-13 defeat, examining Mahomes’ injury, lackluster offensive execution, and the impact of constant roster shuffles. The panel highlights missed opportunities, coaching challenges, the need for new blood in the running back room, and looming salary cap hurdles with stars like Travis Kelce and Chris Jones. With young talents awaiting their shot and coaching staff changes on the horizon, the Chiefs face key decisions that could reshape their future. Will Andy Reid adapt, or is a larger retooling inevitable? Don’t miss this urgent, insider analysis of the Chiefs’ critical crossroads.

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0:00.0	My name is Aaron Ladd, host of the Chief Squad Show, and what an ending to the 2025 season and the playoff odds for Kansas City.
0:09.0	We'll recap it all.
0:09.8	The injury bug, what went wrong today and what went wrong over the season on this episode of the Chief Squad Show.
0:15.1	And I'm J.C. Pearson, and like Aaron said, the injury bug bit the Chiefs again today and, you know, none bigger than 15.
0:25.0	And once he went out, you know, it was going to be tough and the rest of the way.
0:30.2	So praying for 15 right now.
0:34.1	I'm Chris Clark, and this game was a microcosm of the entire season.
0:39.4	Penalties, dumb penalties at critical times and just ended the end of the season the way it is.
0:46.5	And we'll find out about injuries as we go.
0:50.6	And I'm Darren Smith, of course, down here in the locker room players, the walking by.
0:54.5	It does look like a funeral procession is going on, and that's the way they play today with no life, no real energy.
1:01.2	And, of course, we'll talk about them more on the show.
1:04.6	Chief's Kingdom Stand Up.
1:06.5	It's the Chiefs Squad.
1:08.0	Everything Kansas City Chiefs every week.
1:10.8	Breaking down all the big hits and game-changing plays from Arrowhead Stadium
1:15.0	to wait only the locked on podcast network can.
1:18.8	Squad up.
1:20.1	The Chief Squad Show starts now.
1:35.2	We are officially back in on a postgame episode of the Chief Squad Show here in the Locked-on podcast network.
1:37.4	Remember this episode is brought to you by Fanduel.
1:44.1	If you want to be right in the middle of the action this season, visit Fanduel.com and place your NFL live bets all season long. The Los Angeles Chargers
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