The Kansas City Chiefs missed a major opportunity on Sunday night to control the AFC through the rest of the playoffs. Instead of locking up home-field advantage and the AFC West title on Sunday night with a win over the Seattle Seahawks, they come limping home with a second straight defeat after suffering the 38-31 loss.
Given that the Ravens topping the Chargers on Saturday night and the Eagles downed the Texans earlier on Sunday afternoon, a win in Seattle would have sealed the deal for all postseason hopes. Now they must beat the Oakland Raiders in Week 17 instead of enjoying some time off to rest.