New England Patriots @ Kansas City Chiefs: Dec 21, 2026

Updated
Week 15
New England PatriotsPatriots
4-3 · Away
8:15 PM ET
Scheduled
Monday, December 21, 2026
Kansas City ChiefsChiefs
5-1 · Home

Patriots vs Chiefs kicks off at 8:15 PM ET (5:15 PM PT) on Monday, December 21, 2026 at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City.

How to Watch Patriots vs Chiefs: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Monday, December 21, 20268:15 PM ET / 5:15 PM PT
Watch on
TV not announced yet
Stream
NFL Sunday TicketOut of market; local channels in both markets
Stadium
Arrowhead StadiumKansas City
Week
NFL Week 15All Week 15 games

Outside the US: NFL Game Pass on DAZN.

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Patriots vs Chiefs Preview

The Patriots (4-3) are No. 8 in the AFC, outside the top seven. The Chiefs (5-1) are leading the AFC West, the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

The Patriots score 22.9 points a game and allow 20.4; the Chiefs score 23.8 and allow 17.2. The Patriots are 1-3 away from home, and the Chiefs are 3-0 at home. The Patriots come in with 11 days of rest to the Chiefs's 8. It is a conference game, so it counts in the AFC record used for Wild Card tiebreakers.

Patriots vs Chiefs: Tale of the Tape

PatriotsAFC conference gameChiefs
4-3
Record
5-1
AFC #8
Playoff seed
AFC #1
22.9
Points per game
23.8
20.4
Points allowed
17.2
+2.4
Point differential
+6.7
1-3
Road / home record
3-0
2-0
Division record
3-0
L1
Streak
L1
11 days
Rest
8 days

Going into the game, from every 2026 regular-season final. Seeds follow the NFL format (division leaders 1-4, Wild Cards 5-7); equal records are split with the NFL tiebreakers.

Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Brashard SmithChiefsRBInjured ReserveOct 24, 2026
Cooper McDonaldChiefsLBQuestionableKneeOct 23, 2026
Ethan DownsChiefsLBInjured ReserveJul 28, 2026
Jaylon MooreChiefsOLOutConcussionOct 23, 2026
Jeff CaldwellChiefsWRInjured ReserveAug 26, 2026
Jimmy HolidayChiefsWRInjured ReserveAug 31, 2026
John Michael GyllenborgChiefsTEInjured ReserveJul 28, 2026
Josh SimmonsChiefsTInjured ReserveOct 22, 2026
L'Jarius SneedChiefsCBQuestionableKneeOct 23, 2026
Omarr Norman-LottChiefsDTPhysically Unable To PerformJul 25, 2026
Rashee RiceChiefsWROutHamstring, KneeOct 23, 2026
Tyquan ThorntonChiefsWRInjured ReserveOct 12, 2026
Alijah Vera-TuckerPatriotsGInjured ReserveOct 22, 2026
Ben BrownPatriotsCOutKneeOct 21, 2026
Bryce BaringerPatriotsPInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Carlton Davis IIIPatriotsCBOutNeckOct 21, 2026
Channing CanadaPatriotsCBOutHamstringOct 21, 2026
Christian EllissPatriotsLBQuestionableChestOct 21, 2026
Christian GonzalezPatriotsCBQuestionableIllnessOct 22, 2026
Craig WoodsonPatriotsSAFQuestionableShoulderOct 21, 2026
Dell PettusPatriotsSAFInjured ReserveSep 23, 2026
Greg Van RotenPatriotsOLInjured ReserveSep 29, 2026
Harold Landry IIIPatriotsLBPhysically Unable To PerformJul 21, 2026
Julian HillPatriotsTEInjured ReserveJun 1, 2026
Karon PruntyPatriotsCBOutHamstringOct 21, 2026
Kevin Byard IIIPatriotsSAFQuestionableChestOct 21, 2026
Khalil JacobsPatriotsLBInjured ReserveSep 1, 2026
Mack HollinsPatriotsWRInjured ReserveOct 10, 2026
Marcus BryantPatriotsTInjured ReserveSep 8, 2026
Mike OnwenuPatriotsOLInjured ReserveSep 22, 2026
Morgan MosesPatriotsOTQuestionableFootOct 21, 2026
Myles MontgomeryPatriotsRBInjured ReserveOct 27, 2026
Quintayvious HutchinsPatriotsLBInjured ReserveSep 26, 2026
Reggie GilliamPatriotsFBInjured ReserveOct 10, 2026
Romeo DoubsPatriotsWRInjured ReserveOct 19, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to kickoff; check team announcements before the game.

Playoff Picture

AFC

SeedTeamW-LStatus
1Chiefs5-1AFC West leader
2Bills5-1AFC East leader
3Browns5-2AFC North leader
6Steelers5-2Wild Card
7Bengals4-2Wild Card
Playoff line
8Patriots4-3Out
9Ravens4-3Out
10Raiders3-4Out

The seeds around both teams if the season ended today.

Patriots vs Chiefs Head-to-Head

2026 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025 season seriesDid not meet

Patriots last 5

Chiefs last 5

Patriots vs Chiefs Key Players

Patriots logoPatriots

Chiefs logoChiefs

Season leaders, regular season.

This Patriots vs Chiefs page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final whistle. Next: Patriots visit the Jets Dec 27; Chiefs host the 49ers Dec 27.

Patriots vs Chiefs FAQs

What time does Patriots vs Chiefs start?

The New England Patriots play the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, December 21, 2026 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Kickoff is 8:15 PM ET (5:15 PM PT).

What are the Patriots and Chiefs records?

Going into this game the Patriots were 4-3 and the Chiefs were 5-1 this season.

Where do the Patriots and Chiefs stand in the playoff race?

The Patriots (4-3) are No. 8 in the AFC, outside the top seven. The Chiefs (5-1) are leading the AFC West, the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Seven teams per conference make the playoffs: four division winners and three Wild Cards.

Is Patriots vs Chiefs a division game?

No, but it is a conference game: both teams are in the AFC, so it counts in the conference record used in Wild Card tiebreakers.

Who is injured for Patriots vs Chiefs?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Brashard Smith (Chiefs, injured reserve); Cooper McDonald (Chiefs, questionable, knee); Ethan Downs (Chiefs, injured reserve); Jaylon Moore (Chiefs, out, concussion); Jeff Caldwell (Chiefs, injured reserve); Jimmy Holiday (Chiefs, injured reserve).

Where is Patriots vs Chiefs being played?

At Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, the home stadium of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Is Patriots vs Chiefs on NFL Sunday Ticket?

Yes, outside the Patriots and Chiefs markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel. Outside the US, NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game.

What is next for the Patriots and Chiefs?

Patriots visit the Jets on Sunday, December 27 at 1:00 PM ET; Chiefs host the 49ers on Sunday, December 27 at 4:25 PM ET.