Kansas City Chiefs and Tennessee Titans – How to Watch/Listen to NFL Week 16

Kansas City – The Week 16 matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tennessee Titans will be a clash between two teams enduring difficult late-season campaigns, scheduled for 12:00 PM CST (1:00 PM EST) on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Nissan Stadium.

Both teams have already been eliminated from the playoff race: the Chiefs (6–8) are coming off a crushing stretch highlighted by a season-ending injury to Patrick Mahomes (torn ACL), while the Titans (2–12) are experiencing their worst season in many years.

📺 TELEVISION BROADCAST
Nationwide/Local: Live on CBS
Announcers: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Trent Green (analyst), Melanie Collins (sideline reporter)

💻 LIVE STREAMING
Nationwide: NFL+, Paramount+, FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV (CBS included – free trials available)
In-Market: Free on the Chiefs App or Titans App within local geographic areas
Out-of-Market: NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube / YouTube TV

🎧 RADIO BROADCAST
Kansas City: 96.5 The Fan | TICO Sports (and the Chiefs Radio Network)
Tennessee: Titans Radio Network (WGFX 104.5 FM – The Zone typically serves as the flagship)
Nationwide/International: SiriusXM, TuneIn Premium, NFL App

📅 GAME DETAILS
Kickoff: Sunday, December 21, 2025 – 12:00 PM CST
Venue: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee
Weather Forecast (latest update): Around 10°C (50°F), mostly cloudy, possibly chilly – typical December conditions in Nashville
Gates Open: Approximately 2–3 hours before kickoff
Tickets: Available on Ticketmaster, SeatGeek, StubHub, Vivid Seats (starting around $24–$50+, depending on section)

🔑 KEY STORYLINES

Kansas City Chiefs (6–8):
A disappointing season came to an early end following the severe injury to Patrick Mahomes (torn ACL). Gardner Minshew is expected to start, with the offense leaning heavily on the rushing duo of Kareem Hunt / Isiah Pacheco and veteran tight end Travis Kelce. Notable injuries include Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton (concussion protocol, possibly out). The defense remains serviceable but appears short on motivation.

Tennessee Titans (2–12):
Rookie quarterback Cam Ward continues to develop, while the rushing attack featuring Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears has shown occasional flashes. However, the defense ranks near the bottom of the NFL. Jeffery Simmons anchors the pass rush with nearly double-digit sacks. Multiple injuries have hit the secondary (including Kevin Winston on IR). The Titans are 0–7 at home this season.

Head-to-Head:
The Titans have held the edge in recent meetings (4–2 over the past decade), but the Chiefs still boast the stronger overall roster despite being without Mahomes.

⚠️ GAME SIGNIFICANCE
This is a late-season spoiler and pride game. The Chiefs aim to avoid their worst season under Andy Reid, while the Titans seek their first home win and continued development of young talent. There are no playoff stakes, but the matchup remains compelling due to individual storylines such as Minshew replacing Mahomes and Ward facing the Chiefs’ defense.

📱 FOLLOW THE GAME
Live Updates: Chiefs.com, Titans.com, NFL App
Social Media: @Chiefs · @Titans
Highlights & Stats: NFL+ and official team apps

Will the Chiefs or the Titans finish the 2025 season with a bit of momentum? This late-season showdown at Nissan Stadium promises plenty of emotion. 🏈🔥