Andy Reid and the Chiefs have had far better days.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid didn’t waste any time pointing the finger after Sunday’s heartbreaking loss to the Houston Texans.

After losing a must-win game to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, the Chiefs lost an even bigger “must-win game” against the Texans on ‘Sunday Night Football.’ The offense was pathetic, finishing with only 274 yards and 10 points in a 20-10 loss.

The biggest play of the game occurred with just over 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter. Andy Reid called for his struggling offense to go for it on 4th-and-1 from their own 31-yard line in a tie game. You know the result.

Reid stayed aggressive after Houston went ahead on the ensuing drive. He kept the offense out for a 4th-and-4 play from their own 41. This time, Rashee Rice dropped a perfect pass from Patrick Mahomes to turn it over on downs:

And just for good measure, Travis Kelce dropped a pass that led to an interception for  Azeez Al-Shaair. Just like that, the Chiefs were done.

Andy Reid Blames Himself

Nov 23, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid looks on in the first half against the Indianapolis Colts at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images)
Per ESPN’s Nate Taylor, Andy Reid blamed himself for Kansas City’s sloppy loss.

“I put the guys, offensively, in a tough position with the fourth downs. I was trying to stay aggressive with it. I take full responsibility for that. I thought we could get it. It’s important that you take advantage of opportunities. In hindsight, it was wrong. I messed that one up.”

Taylor noted that Kansas City had led the NFL with an 80.8 percent fourth-down success rate. According to Taylor, Sunday’s game also “marked the first time in Reid’s career that he went for it on fourth down with the score tied in the fourth quarter or overtime and with his offense inside its own 40-yard line.”

Reid has taken a lot of heat for being too conservative with fourth-down decisions. He decided to put the ball in the hands of the league’s best player.

Costly drops from the pass-catchers let down Reid and Mahomes. If they make those catches, Reid is getting non-stop praise for his aggressive play calls.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.