2022 Kansas City Chiefs season

The Chiefs only had three players ranked in the 2022 Top 100 players, their lowest number of selections since 2018. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes was once again the highest ranked player for the Chiefs on the countdown despite dropping 7 places in the rankings. ==Offseason==

All transactions in this section occurred between the end of the 2021 season (excluding futures contracts which began to be signed following the conclusion of the regular season) and the Chiefs first preseason game. Coaching staff changes Players lost Below are players who were on the roster at the end of the 2021 season, but were either released or did not re-sign after their contract expired. Futures contracts Players signed to futures contracts typically spent most, if not all, if the 2021 season on the Chiefs or another team's practice squad. These contracts are signed after the conclusion of the regular season through the beginning the next league year. Players added Players below played for another team in 2021 and signed with the Chiefs. Trades Listed below are trades were a player was included in the trade. Draft Draft trades Undrafted free agents Signed and released in the offseason Players listed below were signed and released in the offseason before playing for the team. ==Preseason transactions==

All transactions below occurred in between the Chiefs first preseason game on August 13 and their first regular season game on September 11. Signings Cuts The Chiefs made their first set of roster cut downs on August 16. They made another three cuts on August 23, they also placed two on reserve lists. Their final roster cut, which will be 27 cuts, will occur by August 30. The Chiefs also placed players on reserve lists to meet the roster requirements. ;Down to 85 ;Down to 80 ;Down to 53 ==Regular season transactions==

Transactions below occurred after the Chiefs first game on September 11 and through their final game, which includes the playoffs. Standard elevations Players listed below were elevated using a standard elevation, which allows the Chiefs to add someone to the active roster from the practice squad then move back to the practice squad without needing to clear waivers first. This can only be used a maximum of 3 times per player. Signings Suspensions served Cuts Trades Listed below are trades were a player was included in the trade. IR activations Players listed below spent a portion of the season on injured reserve and were activated. ==Staff==

Schedule Game summaries KSHB carried the preseason games in the Kansas City area. Other networks throughout the region, primarily in Missouri and Kansas, also carried the games. Broadcasters provided are the Chiefs' broadcast. The Chiefs opponents also had their own broadcast team. Week 1: at Chicago Bears Week 2: vs. Washington Commanders Week 3: vs. Green Bay Packers ==Regular season==

Schedule Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Game summaries Week 1: at Arizona Cardinals Week 2: vs. Los Angeles Chargers Week 3: at Indianapolis Colts Week 4: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 5: vs. Las Vegas Raiders Week 6: vs. Buffalo Bills Week 7: at San Francisco 49ers Week 9: vs. Tennessee Titans Week 10: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Week 11: at Los Angeles Chargers Week 12: vs. Los Angeles Rams Week 13: at Cincinnati Bengals The Chiefs traveled to Cincinnati to take on the 7–4 Bengals. After leading 14–10 at halftime, the Chiefs took a 17–14 lead in the third quarter by way of Isiah Pacheco's 8-yard touchdown run. The Bengals then tied it up at 17–17 when Evan McPherson kicked a 36-yard field goal. Patrick Mahomes then ran for a 3-yard touchdown to put the Chiefs back on top 24–17. The Bengals scored the remaining points in the fourth quarter with McPherson's 41-yard field goal, making it 24–20 and taking the lead with Joe Burrow's 8-yard touchdown pass to Chris Evans. After a missed 55-yard field goal by Harrison Butker, the Bengals faced 3rd and 11. The Bengals converted, making the final score 27–24. The Chiefs fell to 9–3 with the upset loss, and extended their losing streak in Cincinnati against the Bengals to seven games. Patrick Mahomes' personal starting record against Joe Burrow fell to 0–3. Week 14: at Denver Broncos Week 15: at Houston Texans Week 16: vs. Seattle Seahawks Week 17: vs. Denver Broncos Week 18: at Las Vegas Raiders Standings Division Conference ==Postseason==

Schedule Game summaries AFC Divisional Playoffs: vs. (4) Jacksonville Jaguars With the win, the Chiefs advance to the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals. AFC Championship: vs. (3) Cincinnati Bengals With the win, the Chiefs advance to Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles. Super Bowl LVII: vs. (N1) Philadelphia Eagles ==References==