Arrowhead Addict writers have weighed in on Week 8, an important AFC West rivalry game that could finish off the Denver Broncos at the halfway point.
Coming at you with this weeks writer roundtable predictions. After dominating the Bengals in week 7 the question has to be asked, has Chiefs defense made the changes needed to be competitive or was it a fluke?
In week 8 a division rival in the Denver Broncos come to Arrowhead and are going to want redemption for the loss handed to them in week 4 on their turf. Will the Chiefs stay dominant and move 1 step closer to locking down the AFC West?
Writer Averages: Chiefs 33.7, Broncos 16.1
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Drew Brooks
The last time the Chiefs and Broncos played, the game was thrilling but much closer than Chiefs fans would’ve wanted to see. I believe most of that was due to the attitude—Travis Kelce for one did not look like his normal self—so I’m confident that the Chiefs will do much better at Arrowhead. The Chiefs’ defense really impressed last week against the Bengals and I think they’ll have no problem with Case Keenum who has thrown at least 1 interception in every game. Chiefs 45, Broncos 23
Chantel Buchi
Although the Broncos may have Mahomes a little more figured out this time around, it won’t mask the fact that Case Keenum is only completing 63.4 of his passes and has only completed eight touchdowns with nine interceptions. Also, the Broncos have lost nine of their last 11 road games, while losing the last 6 contests against the Chiefs. The Broncos defense may have just had their best game in Week 7, but Mahomes has ceased to amaze us with what he has in his back pocket. Chiefs 31, Broncos 21
Matt Conner
The Broncos always play tough and have had more time to prepare than I’d like, but the Chiefs aren’t into the whole trap game thing. They know what’s at stake if they stay the course and they look outright dominating at this stage. The Broncos have myriad defensive pieces who could cause some concerns, but there are too many roster holes here. Chiefs 20, Broncos 10
Jalon Dodson
The Denver Broncos stand no chance against a Kansas City Chiefs team coming off of a hot win at Arrowhead. Considering Denver is going to Arrowhead, and the superb home record the Chiefs boast, it will be yet another fun game to watch. Chiefs 38, Broncos 17
Jacob Harris
The Chiefs’ offense keeps rolling and the defense continues to actually exist. This will be the third time Denver has seen Mahomes, which could be construed as an advantage for the Broncos and a good test for Mahomes. But it’s not and it’s not, and the Chiefs will dominate again. Chiefs 35, Broncos 13
Matthew Loomis
The Chiefs defense will continue to look better at home against a struggling Case Keenum. The Broncos Defense will slow the Chiefs down to 27 points. LOL Chiefs 27, Broncos 17
Jordan Mannix
The Chiefs offense is surging and the Chiefs defense is finally starting to look like a competent group. The Broncos seemed to turn a corner against the Cardinals, but the Cardinals are one of the worst teams in the league. The Chiefs keep rolling and come out on top at Arrowhead. Chiefs 31, Broncos 17
Brandon Norris
The Chiefs are coming off an impressive win over the number 6 ranked offense in the Bengals. While this is a division game and they can never be taken lightly, expect Chiefs offense to continue to roll while our defense keeps trending in the right direction. Chiefs 38, Broncos 6
Rylan Stiles
The Chiefs win by two touchdowns and the fans enjoy watching Mahomes light up the hated Broncos. No dramatic left-handed throw needed; Chiefs dominate from start to finish. Chiefs 28, Broncos 14
Ellen Tolsma
The Chiefs are coming off a decisive beatdown of the Bengals. The Broncos are struggling. Even though they destroyed the Cardinals on Thursday night, the Broncos will not beat the fired up Chiefs at Arrowhead. Case Keenum is clearly not the answer the Broncos were hoping for and the Chiefs defense is looking up. Chiefs walk away on Sunday with a win. Chiefs 38, Broncos 17
Grant Tuttle
The Chiefs come back to Arrowhead Stadium after a huge win against the Bengals. I expect the Chiefs to continue the dominance against the Broncos, despite strong outings in previous weeks for Denver. Kareem Hunt and Travis Kelce dominate the Broncos and Case Keenum looks underwhelming against a slightly better Chiefs defense. Chiefs 31, Broncos 17
Farzin Vousoughian
Both rush defenses are bad, yet both teams have a great rushing attack. Add in the fact that Mahomes is a better quarterback than Case Keenum. But Kareem Hunt and Spencer Ware should have a field day against Denver’s 31st-ranked rush defense. Chiefs 42, Broncos 21