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New England Patriots vs Kansas City Chiefs: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New England Patriots (5-4) visit the Kansas City Chiefs (6-2) on Monday, December 21, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET, at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO. TV: ESPN/ABC. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots.

NFLMonday, December 21, 2026
New England Patriots logoNew England Patriots5-4
8:15 PM ETDec 21, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs logoKansas City Chiefs6-2
DateDec 21, 2026
Time8:15 PM ET
VenueArrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
TVESPN/ABC

Team comparison

New England PatriotsKansas City Chiefs
Points per game
23.4
25.3
Points allowed per game
23.0
17.9
5-4Record6-2
2nd in AFC EastStanding2nd in AFC West
2-3Road record / home record4-0
LWLWWLast 5WLLWW
L1StreakW1

Team stats

New England PatriotsKansas City Chiefs
Points Per Game
23.4
25.3
Total Yards
380.9
392.4
Yards Passing
261.0
254.6
Yards Rushing
119.9
137.8
Points Allowed Per Game
23.0
17.9
Yards Allowed
347.3
318.0
Pass Yards Allowed
250.7
220.5
Rush Yards Allowed
96.7
97.5

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New England Patriots
Rhamondre Stevenson RB · Knee - Not Specified
Doubtful
Ben Brown C · Knee - Not Specified
Doubtful
Charles Woods CB · Hamstring - Not Specified
Questionable
TreVeyon Henderson RB · Illness - Not Specified
Questionable
A.J. Brown WR · Knee - Not Specified
Questionable
Kansas City Chiefs
Peter Woods DT · Neck - Stinger
Questionable
Mansoor Delane CB · Shoulder - Not Specified
Questionable
Jaylon Moore OT · Ankle - Not Specified
Questionable
Xavier Worthy WR · Hamstring - Not Specified
Questionable
Patrick Mahomes QB · Elbow - Strain
Questionable

Recent form

New England PatriotsLWLWW
Nov 8, 2026 · vs Green Bay PackersL 27-45
Nov 1, 2026 · at Miami DolphinsW 24-19
Oct 22, 2026 · at Chicago BearsL 24-30
Oct 18, 2026 · vs New York JetsW 26-19
Oct 11, 2026 · vs Las Vegas RaidersW 45-17
Kansas City ChiefsWLLWW
Nov 8, 2026 · vs New York JetsW 35-12
Nov 1, 2026 · at Denver BroncosL 24-28
Oct 25, 2026 · at Seattle SeahawksL 3-20
Oct 18, 2026 · vs Los Angeles ChargersW 22-6
Oct 4, 2026 · at Las Vegas RaidersW 30-27

Team pages

New England Patriots
Schedule, roster and statsKansas City Chiefs
Schedule, roster and stats

Frequently asked questions

What time is New England Patriots vs Kansas City Chiefs?

The game is on Monday, December 21, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO.

How can I watch New England Patriots vs Kansas City Chiefs?

TV: ESPN/ABC.

What are the records of the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs?

New England Patriots: 5-4. Kansas City Chiefs: 6-2.

Who is injured for New England Patriots vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Listed out or doubtful: New England Patriots: Rhamondre Stevenson, Ben Brown. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New England Patriots vs Kansas City Chiefs played?

Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO.

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