Kansas City Chiefs Playoffs 2027
The Kansas City Chiefs are 5-1, 1st in the AFC West. If the season ended today they would be the AFC's No. 1 seed, with the only first-round bye. Next: at the Denver Broncos, Sun, Nov 1 · 4:25 PM EST on CBS.
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AFC West Standings
AFC Playoff Race
| Seed | Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chiefs | 5-1 | – |
| 2 |  Bills | 5-1 | – |
| 3 |  Browns | 5-2 | ½ |
| 4 |  Jaguars | 4-2 | 1 |
| 5 | Broncos | 5-2 | ½ |
| 6 |  Steelers | 5-2 | ½ |
| 7 |  Bengals | 4-2 | 1 |
| – |  Patriots | 4-3 | 1½ |
| – |  Ravens | 4-3 | 1½ |
| – |  Raiders | 3-4 | 2½ |
Four division winners (seeds 1-4) and three wild cards; only the No. 1 seed gets a bye. GB = games behind the No. 1 seed. Full AFC playoff picture →
Chiefs 2026 Schedule and Results
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 14 | vs Broncos | W 31-10 |
| 2 | Sep 20 | vs  Colts | W 33-30 |
| 3 | Sep 27 | at  Dolphins | W 24-10 |
| 4 | Oct 4 | at Raiders | W 30-27 |
| 6 | Oct 18 | vs  Chargers | W 22-6 |
| 7 | Oct 25 | at  Seahawks | L 3-20 |
| 8 | Nov 1 | at Broncos | 4:25 PM |
| 9 | Nov 8 | vs  Jets | 1:00 PM |
| 10 | Nov 15 | at  Falcons | 1:00 PM |
| 11 | Nov 22 | vs  Cardinals | 1:00 PM |
| 12 | Nov 26 | at Bills | 8:20 PM |
| 13 | Dec 3 | at  Rams | 8:15 PM |
| 14 | Dec 13 | at Bengals | 4:25 PM |
| 15 | Dec 21 | vs Patriots | 8:15 PM |
| 16 | Dec 27 | vs  49ers | 4:25 PM |
| 17 | Jan 2 | at Chargers | 1:00 PM |
| 18 | Jan 10 | vs Raiders | 1:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Bye week omitted.
This Kansas City Chiefs playoffs page refreshes after every Chiefs game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the AFC playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Kansas City Chiefs playoffs FAQ
Are the Kansas City Chiefs in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: the AFC’s No. 1 seed (division winner). Nothing is clinched until the magic number reaches zero.
Who would the Kansas City Chiefs play in the playoffs?
Nobody in the Wild Card Round: the No. 1 seed has the only bye and hosts the lowest remaining seed in the Divisional Round.
When is the next Chiefs game?
Sun, Nov 1 · 4:25 PM EST, at the Denver Broncos, on CBS.
What is the Chiefs record at home, on the road and in the division?
3-0 at home, 2-1 away, 3-0 in the AFC West and 5-0 against the AFC.
How do NFL teams make the playoffs?
Seven per conference: the four division winners, seeded 1-4 by record, and the three best remaining records as wild cards. Only the No. 1 seed skips the Wild Card Round.