Andy Reid Under Fire: Chiefs’ Shocking 38-0 Loss to Broncos Sparks Intense Outrage and Controversy Among Bengals Fans

January 7, 2026

This article was last updated by Pranaya Poudel on January 7, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid faces intense backlash after the team’s shocking 38-0 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.

The loss marks the first time Reid’s team has failed to score in his 11 years as head coach. Meanwhile, fans and analysts have criticized Reid’s decision to rest key players like , and Chris Jones.

Reid’s decision to rest starters significantly impacted the AFC playoff landscape, contributing to the team’s defeat.

The Chiefs’ loss eliminated both the Bengals and Dolphins from postseason contention.

Outraged Bengals fans accuse Reid of intentionally manipulating the playoff scenario to avoid a potential matchup with their high-scoring team.

Andy Seems Unbothered By The Chiefs’ Loss, Focusing More On The Playoffs!

Head coach Andy Reid’s controversial to rest key players resulted in their loss, leading to even more controversy online.

The Bengals needed the Broncos to to the Chiefs in order to advance to the playoffs, but the Chiefs’ loss crushed their dreams of advancing further.

Social media platforms are flooded with furious comments, accusations, and calls for Reid’s decision.

Even former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III joined the online drama by out Andy for his dismissal.

Chiefs did everything they could to make sure the Bengals didn’t make the Playoffs. MY GAWD.

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII)

Another fan accused Reid of “taking a dive and trying to manipulate the entire playoff scenario on their favor“.

Similarly, one fan added, “Chiefs knocking out the Bengals three years in a row.” Another one said:

The Chiefs are scared of the Bengals! That’s why they rested their starters and let the Broncos win.

Bengals fans feel frustrated because their team showed promise and resilience throughout the season, only to have their playoff hopes dashed in such an unexpected manner.

Despite the , some supporters defend the coach’s decision, arguing that resting key players was necessary to keep them healthy for the playoffs.

However, the nature of defeat and its impact on the Bengals’ playoff hopes have overshadowed any such defense.

As the Chiefs enjoy a bye in the wild-card round, the controversy surrounding Reid’s decision continues to simmer.

Chiefs using devil magic to lose so the Bengals aren’t in the playoffs is insane work

— NFL Memes (@NFLHateMemes)

However, according to the post-game by TJ Sports USA, Reid seemed unbothered by the team’s scoreless loss and was more focusedontheplayoffs.

Still reeling from their team’s elimination, Bengals fans wonder what might have happened if the Chiefs had fielded a stronger team against the Broncos.

The Broncos will now face the Bills in Buffalo in next weekend’s Wildcard round in Orchard Park.

In Case You Didn’t Know

Andy Reid was previously the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999 to 2012 and was also the Eagles’ executive vice president and general manager.
Reid is the only NFL coach to win 100 games and appear in four consecutive conference championships with two different franchises.
Andy began his professional coaching career with the Packers, serving as an offensive assistant for six years.
He also played college football as an offensive tackle at the Glendale Community College in Glendale, California.

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