The Kansas City Chiefs: Playoff Pros or Passersby?
The Kansas City Chiefs. A team known for their explosive offense, fired-up fans, and well, let's just say they haven't exactly been strangers to the postseason limelight. But how many times exactly have they graced the playoff stage? Buckle up, because we're about to dive into the glorious (and sometimes... not so glorious) playoff history of the Chiefs.
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From Humble Beginnings to Mahomes Magic
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The Chiefs, originally the Dallas Texans (confusing, right?), have been around since the American Football League's wild-west days in 1960. Back then, reaching the playoffs was like snagging the last slice of pizza – everyone wanted it, but only a select few got it done.
Pre-Merger Playoffs: Were They Even Real? (We're kidding, Chiefs Kingdom, of course they were real!)
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Here's the thing: before the AFL merged with the NFL in 1970, there were, well, fewer playoffs to go around. That being said, the Chiefs, then as the Texans, managed to snag a championship title in 1962. Not too shabby for a team fresh out of the chute, huh?
The Post-Merger Era: A Mixed Bag of Mahomes Marvel and Mild Mishap
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Let's fast forward to the modern NFL era. Since the merger, the Chiefs have found themselves in the playoffs a respectable 22 times. That's more than you can say for most teams who are stuck watching the games from the couch with a bowl of lukewarm chili.
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However, here's where things get interesting. The Chiefs have had periods where they were playoff regulars (think the Joe Montana years) and stretches where, well, let's just say they were more likely to find a playoff berth on StubHub than actually earn one.
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But then came Patrick Mahomes. The magical, arm-slinging, touchdown-throwing wonder boy. Since Mahomes took the helm in 2018, the Chiefs have become synonymous with playoff football, racking up an impressive nine consecutive appearances (and counting!).
So, How Many Times Have They ACTUALLY Been in the Playoffs?
Counting both the pre-merger AFL championship and the post-merger NFL playoffs, the Kansas City Chiefs have been to the playoffs a total of 24 times. That's a pretty impressive resume, wouldn't you say?
Bonus Fun Fact: Out of those 24 appearances, the Chiefs have managed to snag the ultimate prize, the Lombardi Trophy, a very cool four times!
How to: Learn more about the Kansas City Chiefs' playoff history?
- How to dive deep into Chiefs playoff stats? Head over to
Pro Football Reference - How to relive the Chiefs' greatest playoff moments? YouTube is your friend! Search for "Chiefs Super Bowl highlights" and prepare to have your mind blown.
- How to learn about the legendary Joe Montana years? Read up on Montana's time with the Chiefs – it's a wild ride!
- How to prepare for the Chiefs' next playoff run? Stock up on Mahomes jerseys, red confetti, and your loudest cheering voice.
- How to (hopefully) see the Chiefs in the playoffs yourself? Start saving up for tickets – Chiefs Kingdom is a passionate bunch!
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