CHIEFS SQUAD SHOW: Travis Kelce’s EMOTIONAL Game Against Broncos —Was This His FINAL At Arrowhead?

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🗓️ 26 December 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

Kansas City Chiefs fall to Denver Broncos 20-13 on Christmas Day, marking another setback in a challenging season. Is Travis Kelce’s storied run at Arrowhead nearing its end? The Chiefs, missing Patrick Mahomes and playing with a patchwork roster, showcased grit but couldn't overcome critical errors and offensive inefficiency. Aaron Ladd, Chris Clark, J.C. Pearson, and Darren Smith dissect the Chiefs' defensive pride, young player performances, and coaching adjustments while questioning the future of the receiving corps and defensive line. The crew spotlights Chris Jones’ costly penalty, Nick Bolton’s leadership, and key issues on third down. With speculation swirling about offseason roster shakeups and Matt Nagy’s departure, the conversation turns to Kelce's legacy and what’s next for the franchise. Can Kansas City rebound and rebuild their championship core, or is a deeper overhaul looming?

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0:00.0	My name is Aaron Ladd, host of the Jeep Squad Show here in the Locked-on podcast.
0:04.9	And that was my co-host, Darren Smith, got exactly what he wanted for Christmas was here in the form of a key flag on Chris Jones.
0:12.3	We did down when we're right and what went wrong in the Christmas Day matchup against the Broncos in this episode.
0:18.5	And I'm Darren Smith live in the area of tunnel, and I can tell you for, for a fact,
0:25.0	Chris Lodookin is not the answer for Kansas City Chiefs.
0:27.5	They will need to get a quarterback in the office evening.
0:30.3	And I'm J.C. Pearson.
0:32.1	I'm going to give a shout out to the effort that this team gave today.
0:35.9	Nobody gave them a chance. They were 13-point
0:38.7	underdogs and they battled till the end and we'll talk all about it.
0:44.1	Chiefs Kingdom, stand up. It's the Chiefs Squad. Everything Kansas City Chiefs every week.
0:50.2	Breaking down all the big hits and game-changing plays from Arrowhead Stadium,
0:54.7	the way only the locked-on podcast network can.
0:58.2	Squad up, the Chief Squad Show starts now.
1:05.7	All right, the Chief Squad Show is live in the post game.
1:09.4	Another Kansas City Chiefs lost.
1:11.4	They fall to 6 and 10 on the year, 2013, the final against the different Broncos.
1:16.2	I encourage everyone if you are watching to tune in on YouTube.
1:20.0	Our guy Darren Smith is in the bowels of Arrowhead Stadium, providing you a look.
1:24.4	Only the Chief Squad Show can offer you.
1:26.3	And remember, today's episode is sponsored
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