* RFA: Restricted free agent, UFA: Unrestricted free agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent Transactions Offseason Reserve/future free agent contracts Player Main article: NFL Top 100 Players of 2017 Rank The Chiefs had 6 players ranked in NFL Network's annual Top 100 players list, which was tied for the 3rd most. Additionally by beating the Patriots in Week 1, the Chiefs extending their winning streak against the defending Super Bowl champs to six. the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles. The Chiefs first two wins of the season came against teams that eventually meet in Super Bowl LII to end the season. The Chiefs have lost three consecutive playoff games, and have lost 11 of their last 12. It was the second time under Andy Reid they lost a playoff game after being up by more than 10 points at halftime. The loss extended their NFL record six straight home playoff losses. In the game, the Chiefs had a commanding 21–3 lead at halftime, but failed to score a single point in the second half. In the wild-card round, they would lose to the Tennessee Titans 22–21. They finished the season with a 10–6 record, earning the AFC's fourth seed in the playoffs. It also marked the Chiefs qualifying for the playoffs three consecutive seasons, which they had not done since they made six consecutive playoff appearances from 1990 to 1995. It was the first time in franchise history that the Chiefs have won back-to-back division titles. During this stretch, the Chiefs offense struggled, leading to head coach Andy Reid giving play calling duties during games to offensive coordinator Matt Nagy.Īfter four straight losses, the Chiefs won three straight games to win the AFC West for the second consecutive season. After their 5–0 start, the Chiefs lost 6 of their next 7 games, the lone win coming against the Broncos. After being released, Charles signed with the Chiefs division rival, the Denver Broncos.įollowing the Atlanta Falcons 23–17 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 4, the Chiefs became the last undefeated team left in the NFL for the fourth time in team history, and the second time under Andy Reid, with the previous times being in 2003, 2010, and 2013. The Chiefs most notable transaction of the off-season came when they released the franchise's all-time leading rusher, Jamaal Charles, after 9 seasons. The only other personnel change for the Chiefs that occurred was co-offensive coordinator Brad Childress was promoted to assistant head coach, leaving Matt Nagy as the only offensive coordinator. On July 10, the Chiefs promoted co-director of player personnel Brett Veach to general manager. General manager John Dorsey was fired on June 22, 2017.
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