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Both the Chargers and Chiefs are coming off dramatic losses to AFC opponents, putting them outside of the playoff picture heading into Week 11. The Chargers are struggling to protect Justin Herbert while the Chiefs may need to be more creative going forward.
Kansas City dropped to 5-5 with Sunday's loss to Denver and is currently on the outside of the playoff picture.
The Chiefs and Broncos met for the first time this year on Sunday, as Denver squeaked out another fourth-quarter comeback. Meanwhile, Los Angeles lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in a blowout, 35-6, snapping its three-game winning streak.
The Chiefs are heading into their toughest postseason push of the Mahomes era, with a grueling schedule and mounting pressure threatening their playoff streak.
Until further notice, the division-title chase is done and dusted, at least for the Kansas City Chiefs, who face a shocking uphill battle just to get back in the playoff race this season.
Here is a closer look at where things stand for the Chiefs in the playoff race and what could work against them later this season.
As the final kick from Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz split the uprights for a game-winning field goal on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Broncos exorcised the demons from 2024's last-second field goal block.
The Denver Broncos not only have the best record in the AFC West, but also the best record in the NFL as they enter their Week 12 bye. The Broncos took the top spot in the AFC over the New England Patriots, while the NFC is led by the Philadelphia Eagles, whom Denver beat in Week 5. Let's take a look at the AFC playoff picture entering Week 12.
Coach Jim Harbaugh was especially critical when discussing Los Angele Charger's performance against Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Broncos solidified their standing in the AFC West with a decisive 22-19 victory over the Chiefs, cementing their status as the current king of the division. With a 9-2 record and a bye week coming up, the Broncos' win dropped the Chiefs to 5-5, a .500 record far from what they are accustomed to.