Overview
- Denver can clinch the AFC West and stay on track for the AFC’s top seed with a win or tie in Kansas City combined with a Chargers loss to the Texans.
- With Patrick Mahomes out for the season with a torn ACL, Chris Oladokun is expected to make his first start for the Chiefs, and there is outside speculation this could be Travis Kelce’s final home game as Andy Reid declines to discuss his plans.
- Washington is set to start veteran Josh Johnson against Dallas after shutting down Jayden Daniels for the season and with Marcus Mariota dealing with a hand injury.
- Minnesota will again start rookie Max Brosmer for injured J.J. McCarthy, seeking a steadier outing after throwing four interceptions in his first start.
- Detroit’s playoff hopes are remote, requiring the Lions to win out and the Packers to lose their final two games.