 The Chiefs entered week 17 of the season a long shot to make the playoffs, needing a win and a loss from the Denver Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals, and Tennessee Titans.In an unlikely clinching scenario, the Chiefs defeated the Jaguars 35–30, the Bengals, Titans, and the Broncos lost, allowing the Chiefs to clinch their first playoff berth since the 2003 season.The Chiefs lost in the Wild Card round of the playoffs 8–23 to their playoff rival and eventual Super Bowl champions, the Indianapolis Colts.