Thanks to the Kansas City Chiefs' loss to the Los Angeles Chargers that eliminated them from playoff contention Sunday, the postseason will not feature either Peyton Manning, Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes for the first time since the 1998 campaign:

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The Chargers overcoming injuries for a 9-4 start is commendable, but the story of the NFL season has been the Chiefs and their dip to a 6-7 record with four games remaining. For those hoping to see the Chiefs officially out of the postseason picture, Sunday could be the day.

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