Although KC Chiefs QB Carson Wentz had a rough outing to close out the regular season, he believes the experience could come in handy come playoff time.

Kansas City #Chiefs quarterback Carson Wentz reflects on his Week 18 performance: ‘I didn’t play my best’ | @EdEastonJr

With the No. 1 seed already clinched in the AFC, Chiefs coach Andy Reid announced Wednesday that key starters including quarterback Patrick Mahomes will not play against the Broncos in Week 18. That means Carson Wentz will start in Denver.

Former NDSU quarterback and Bismarck native Carson Wentz returned to the NFL field for his first start with the Kansas City Chiefs in their regular-season finale against the Denver Broncos.

With Kansas City (15-1) having wrapped up the top playoff seed in the AFC, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that Wentz will start in place of Mahomes in the 2:25 p.m. regular-season finale at Empower Field at Mile High. It’s a game the Broncos (9-7) might have to win or tie to wrap up the No. 7 playoff seed.

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirms quarterback Carson Wentz will start Week 18 vs. the Denver #Broncos | @EdEastonJr

The Chiefs announced a roster move on Tuesday during the playoff bye week. Kansas City won't suit up again until the Divisional Round, though the team is still focused on fielding the best possible roster for a chance at the first Super Bowl three-peat in NFL history.

Even though the Kansas City Chiefs suffered a blowout loss to the Denver Broncos with him under center, Carson Wentz made one thing clear to Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes ahead of the 2025 NFL playoffs.