Kansas City Chiefs miss playoffs in Madden NFL 27 simulation
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

A virtual simulation of the 2026 NFL season using Madden NFL 27 projects an 8-9 record for the Kansas City Chiefs. The team finished second in the AFC West and failed to qualify for the postseason. Throughout the 18-week schedule, the Chiefs recorded key victories against the Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins but struggled in the latter half of the season with consecutive losses to teams including the Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers. Patrick Mahomes finished the simulation with 4,567 passing yards, while receiver Xavier Worthy led the offense with 1,268 receiving yards. Defensively, the unit totaled 6,154 yards allowed, ranking 20th in the league. Future simulations will utilize the most current 53-man roster and injury updates to provide ongoing game-by-game projections.
- •The Kansas City Chiefs finished the regular season with an 8-9 record.
- •Patrick Mahomes recorded 4,567 passing yards and 26 touchdowns.
- •Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice both surpassed 1,200 receiving yards during the simulation.
- •R Mason Thomas recorded 12 sacks, ranking second among rookies.
- •The team missed the postseason after finishing second in the AFC West.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Arrowhead Pride’s Madden simulation of the 2026 NFL season
"Let’s see how this season plays out virtually, using EA Sports’ NFL Madden 27.
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