Can the Chiefs still make the playoffs? What Kansas City win or loss vs. Chargers means for elimination scenarios

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Technically, the Kansas City Chiefs still have a chance to make the playoffs.

But it’s getting late early for Patrick Mahomes and company.

The Chiefs take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday in Week 15, and everything is at stake. Kansas City can’t afford a single slip-up.

Here’s how it all breaks down.

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Can the Chiefs still make the playoffs?

Yes, before games kick off on Sunday, the Chiefs are still alive in the playoff race, although most models give them a 10% chance at best to seize a wild card spot.

What happens if the Chiefs lose on Sunday?

If the Chiefs lose Sunday to the Chargers, they might be eliminated from playoff contention.

The loss would make the Chiefs 6-8 and starts to crush any chances of certain tiebreakers even with three wins in a row to end the season.

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Can the Chiefs be eliminated in Week 15 by other teams?

There are three scenarios that would eliminate the Chiefs if they lose to the Chargers.

Those are:

Bills win or tie vs. Patriots

Jaguars win or tie vs. Jets

Those three things, plus the Chargers win, all have to happen to knock out the Chiefs.

It’s not looking great for the Chiefs.

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