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ESPN Shifts AFC West Race to Broncos as Chiefs Head to Denver at 5-4

Model-based projections now place Kansas City behind Denver in the division race.

Overview

  • Kansas City returns from its bye to visit the 8-2 Broncos in Week 11, a matchup expected to help define the Chiefs’ playoff and division outlook.
  • ESPN probabilities now favor Denver at 44.6% to win the AFC West, with the Chargers at 29.9% and Kansas City at 25.5%.
  • The Chiefs’ uneven season features an 0-2 start and an 0-4 record in one-score games, including a recent 28-21 road loss to the Bills.
  • With starter Isiah Pacheco sidelined in Week 9 by a knee issue, Kareem Hunt tied his season high with 49 rushing yards and scored, and he has converted 10 of Kansas City’s 16 successful fourth-down tries.
  • Andy Reid’s teams are 22-4 after byes, and the front office stood pat at the Nov. 4 deadline rather than deal for Jets running back Breece Hall.