The back half of the season is here for the 5-4 Kansas City Chiefs. After a much-needed bye week, the team has had time to self-scout, recalibrate, and prepare for a pivotal Sunday showdown with the division-leading Denver Broncos. Playoff implications loom, and a few lingering questions still need answers. Surviving the home stretch will require some adaptation and rediscovery. These five key adjustments could help them get back on track.

The Kansas City Chiefs enter the back half of the 2025 season at 5-4, but still in the playoff mix if they take care of business in the second half of the season.