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Chiefs’ latest 5-0 start comes with a history worth remembering

A 5-0 start is nothing new for the Kansas City Chiefs, who have found themselves in this position four times before in franchise history.

By Leigh Oleszczak · Arrowhead Addict

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 8:10 PM

Key Things to Know

Arrowhead Addict examines how previous Kansas City Chiefs teams finished after starting 5-0, following their 2026 start.
The Chiefs have started 5-0 five times previously in franchise history, occurring in 2003, 2013, 2017, 2018, and 2024.
Kansas City has never won a Super Bowl in any season that began with a 5-0 record.

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The Kansas City Chiefs opened their 2026 campaign with a 5-0 record, marking the sixth time in franchise history they have achieved such a start. Writer Leigh Oleszczak reviews the previous five instances from 2003, 2013, 2017, 2018, and 2024 to examine how each season concluded for the franchise.

Historically, the Chiefs have never won a Super Bowl in seasons where they began 5-0, reaching the championship game only once in 2024. Oleszczak notes past outcomes ranged from early postseason exits to AFC title appearances, suggesting the 2026 roster must overcome historical precedent to secure a championship.

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