According to Fox Sports’ Peter Schrager, Mahomes won’t suit up for Week 18. He also added that while backup quarterback Carson Wentz will start, the Chiefs are likely to promote practice squad quarterback Chris Oladokun, giving the 27-year-old signal-caller a chance to play against Denver.

With the Kansas City Chiefs having nothing to play for in Week 18, the Denver Broncos' odds for the postseason have slowly risen over the past few days.

The Chiefs are likely to rest starters in their Week 18 matchup against the Broncos. How will Denver adjust if Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes doesn’t play on Sunday afternoon at Empower Field at Mile High?

Travis Kelce led all players in fan balloting for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. The Kansas City Chiefs’ star tight end finished with 252,200 votes. Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift has significantly increased his popularity.

Coming in second place was Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, followed by Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, and Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce narrowly beat out Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs as the fans' top vote-getter for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games on Feb. 2 in Orlando.