After a disastrous regular-season finale, Carson Wentz promises to be ready for any challenge in the NFL playoffs with the Kansas City Chiefs.

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.

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.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Carson Wentz is on deck to start Week 18 versus the Denver Broncos, in place of the resting Patrick Mahomes, and the former is facing a tremendous opportunity.

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.

The Kansas City Chiefs were blowout victims to the Denver Broncos during Sunday's regular-season finale. The game didn't matter in the standings, but it held high significance for the players who saw action,