Before kickoff, Mahomes was officially declared inactive for the game. So were six other Kansas City regulars: tight end Travis Kelce, running back Isiah Pacheco, cornerback Trent McDuffie, defensive end George Karlaftis, tackle Jawaan Taylor and defensive tackle Chris Jones.

With Mahomes inactive, the Chiefs turned to backup quarterback Carson Wentz, the ninth-year veteran in his first season with the team. Wentz got off to a dreadful start as the Broncos took a 21-0 lead into the half. He completed 6-of-9 passes for just 53 yards.

The Kansas City Chiefs have officially revealed their injury report, and it includes some big updates about star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Patrick Mahomes has been playing through injury for much of the 2024 season.

Don't expect to see Patrick Mahomes in the regular-season finale, creating an easier path for the Broncos to clinch playoff spot

The most notable name sitting on Sunday is Patrick Mahomes, as the Chiefs already ... but Travis Kelce and Chris Jones are likely to be among the names that have the day off.

Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson (No. 84) and Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes (No. 15) celebrate their 11-yard touchdown connection during an NFL Week 17 game against the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024. Barry Reeger Imagn Images

Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes has the team poised and ready ... and Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow. Creed Humphrey, Chris Jones, Travis Kelce, Trey Smith and Joe Thuney were among ...

The 15-1 Chiefs clinched the AFC's top playoff seed by beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10. They will get a first-round playoff bye and play all of their postseason games (before Super Bowl LIX) at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs will finish the regular season next weekend with a game against the Broncos in Denver.