Kansas City Chiefs 2025 Season Preview: Star Players, Key Matchups & Where to Watch
The threepeat didn’t happen, and the campaign ended far from how Kansas City hoped. But writing off the Chiefs in 2025 would be a mistake.
They return with the same coaching staff and a leaner roster than the group that went 15-2 just a season ago. The defense is already elite, and with a healthier offense and a stronger receiving corps, Patrick Mahomes could be set for a big bounce back. The Chiefs are still very much in the hunt.
📺 Top 5 Must-Watch Chiefs Games in 2025
🏈 Week 1 (Sept 5) - @ Los Angeles Chargers
YouTube/Fubo TV, 8:00 PM ET
The last time KC took to the field on a neutral site, things didn’t go so well. However, they’re undefeated in international games, and swept the Chargers last season. A win here will be critical for them to avoid a Super Bowl hangover.
🏈 Week 2 (Sept 14) - vs Philadelphia Eagles
FOX, 4:25 PM ET
Revenge is on the cards for the Chiefs here, getting a chance to host the Eagles at Arrowhead. If they can right the wrongs of Super Bowl LIX in front of their home crowd, KC could get on a roll early.
🏈 Week 7 (Oct 12) - vs Detroit Lions
NBC, 8:20 PM ET
Last season’s AFC 1 seed vs NFC 1 seed. They had wildly different trajectories when the playoffs rolled around, but nobody is doubting that they’ll both be in the hunt this season.
🏈 Week 9 (Nov 2) - @ Buffalo Bills
CBS/Paramount+, 4:25 PM ET
It was at Highmark that the Chiefs' winning streak ended in 2024, and Buffalo has proved a stumbling block in the regular season many times before. This will most likely be a playoff preview.
🏈 Week 17 (Dec 25) - vs Denver Broncos
Prime Video: 8:15 PM ET
The Broncos appear to be the team best poised to threaten KC’s AFC West crown, and what better time than Christmas to host the purported “next-in-line” and put them in their place?
🌙 Chiefs in Prime Time: When to Tune In
- Sunday Night Football (SNF) Games
- Week 3 @ NY Giants
- Week 6 vs Detroit
- Week 14 vs Houston
- Monday Night (MNF) Games
- Week 5 @ Jacksonville
- Week 8 vs Washington
- Thursday Night Football (TNF) Games
- Week 17 vs Denver
- Christmas Day
- Week 17 vs Denver
- Thanksgiving Day
- Week 13 @ Dallas
- International Games
- Week 1 @ LA Chargers
- (São Paulo, Brazil)
- Week 1 @ LA Chargers
The Chiefs have 7 primetime games in 2025, the most in the entire NFL. After all, when you’ve been to five of the past six Super Bowls, you deserve the spotlight. They went undefeated in their five primetime games last season. They’ll also take part in the NFL’s second-ever Brazil game, the first edition of which was won by the 2024 Eagles, a team Kansas City knows all too well. Philly is among a slew of the Chiefs’ 2025 opponents, alongside the Bills and Ravens, who surprisingly will not face off against KC in a primetime slot.
⭐️ 2025 Star Players to Watch
🔥 On OffensePatrick Mahomes – The gold standard of QB play and leadership, tough to see him falling off. Travis Kelce – Will be determined to bounce back from a down year in 2024.
Xavier Worthy – Insanely fast wideout who showed improvement as the year went on.
Isiah Pacheco – Tough as nails, can do just about everything on offense.
🛡️ On DefenseChrist Jones – Interior disruptor at the line of scrimmage, one of the best in the business.
George Karlaftis – Young DE that the Cheifs have put a lot of faith in this offseason.
Nick Bolton – Underrated LB who is all over the field for KC.
Trent McDuffie – Young CB who is a Jack of all trades, figures to be a defensive stalwart in KC.
How to Watch the Chiefs in 2025
It varies game to game. For the best, most in-depth access, NFL Network offers the most complete coverage. Nationally broadcast games are available on major networks such as Fox, CBS, and NBC, with other offerings on Prime Video and Netflix as well.
💡 Pro Tip: For full schedule and TV listings, visit our Kansas City Chiefs Subpage.
🧠 Final Thought: Can they get another Lombardi?
The Chiefs will come out desperate to make a statement in 2025, which should provide great entertainment early and often. Whether it’s in primetime or the afternoon, there are some fantastic games on Kansas City’s schedule this season, and you definitely won’t want to miss them.
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