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Chiefs Ranked 19th in Latest NFL Power Rankings
Despite missing the playoffs in 2025, the Chiefs are poised for a bounce-back season in 2026.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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The Kansas City Chiefs, led by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, have been ranked 19th in the latest NFL power rankings by NFL.com's Eric Edholm. The Chiefs missed the playoffs in 2025 due to injuries and a disappointing season, but with Mahomes' return to health and a top-10 draft pick, the team is expected to bounce back in 2026.
Why it matters
The Chiefs' low ranking in the power rankings is likely to provide extra motivation for the team as they head into the offseason. As one of the top franchises in the NFL, being ranked 19th will be seen as a slight by the team and its fans, who expect the Chiefs to be among the league's elite.
The details
In his power rankings, Edholm noted that with Mahomes already deep into his rehab and the team hoping to have tight end Travis Kelce back for one more season, the "vibes appear to be slightly back on the upswing in Kansas City." Despite missing the playoffs and winning only six games in 2025, the Chiefs are poised to rebound in 2026 with their star quarterback healthy and a high draft pick to add a difference-maker to the roster.
- The Chiefs missed the playoffs in the 2025 NFL season.
- The latest NFL power rankings were released on February 10, 2026.
The players
Patrick Mahomes
The star quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, who missed significant time in 2025 due to injury.
Travis Kelce
The veteran tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, who the team hopes will return for one more season.
Eric Edholm
The NFL.com writer who released the latest power rankings, placing the Chiefs at 19th overall.
What they’re saying
“With Patrick Mahomes already headlong into his rehab and the Chiefs angling for Travis Kelce to lace 'em up for one more season, the vibes appear to be slightly back on the upswing in Kansas City.”
— Eric Edholm, NFL.com Writer (NFL.com)
What’s next
The Chiefs will look to use their low ranking as motivation during the offseason as they prepare to bounce back in the 2026 NFL season.
The takeaway
Despite a disappointing 2025 season, the Chiefs remain one of the top franchises in the NFL and are poised for a rebound in 2026 with the return of Patrick Mahomes and a high draft pick to add talent to the roster. The low power ranking will likely serve as extra motivation for the team as they look to prove the doubters wrong.
