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With only the slightest of chances to hang on, and dangling from a tattered lifeline, the Kansas City Chiefs dropped out of postseason contention Sunday in a typical, frustrating, all-too-familiar 13-10 loss to the visiting LA Chargers.
The dynasty was damaged. An incredible surge of success was halted. In 2025 a great team became a vulnerable team, and then a loser, and the pain intensified when the conquered Chiefs lost their quarterback and leader.
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