The Kansas City Chiefs, with nothing to play for in Week 18 after clinching the top overall seed in the AFC playoffs on Christmas, will reportedly

The Chiefs will reportedly keep Patrick Mahomes on the sidelines against Denver next week, going with veteran Carson Wentz as their starter. It is likely that the Chiefs, who have already clinched home-field advantage through the playoffs, will rest all of their key players next week.

Ahead of Sunday’s Week 17 games, Fox Sports’ Peter Schrager reported that quarterback Patrick Mahomes won’t suit up for Week 18, and 2017 Super Bowl champion Carson Wentz will start in his place.

Early reports are indicating that Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes will rest in Week 18. Carson Wentz is expected to get the nod in the Chiefs' regular season finale against the Denver Broncos,

Kansas City Chiefs fans will see an unfamiliar sight in Week 18: Patrick Mahomes on the sidelines. According to Peter Schrager of FOX Sports, Mahomes will not suit up against the Denver Broncos, as the Chiefs have already secured the top seed in the AFC.

With one more game to play, the Kansas City Chiefs have already clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Kansas City moved to 15-1 on the season with a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day.

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