How KC Chiefs rank against the other AFC playoff contenders

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 19: The Kansas City Chiefs hold up the Lamar Hunt trophy after defeating the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs defeated the Titans 35-24. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /

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DENVER, COLORADO – DECEMBER 12: Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the Denver Broncos throws a pass against the Detroit Lions during the second quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on December 12, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

10. Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos are now 7-6 after defeating the Detroit Lions on Sunday. As much as I don’t like to admit it, the Broncos deserve some credit for fighting their way to a winning record this late in the season despite what is arguably the worst quarterback situation of all the teams on this list. While their solid rushing attack and defense make them a team that can’t be overlooked, that quarterback situation does limit their upside.

The Broncos’ remaining schedule also isn’t a cakewalk.

vs Cincinnati Bengals
at Las Vegas Raiders
at Los Angeles Chargers
vs Kansas City Chiefs

I feel like the best-case scenario for the Broncos with that schedule is probably going 2-2 and I just don’t see 9-8 as good enough to get them into the playoffs this season. If the Broncos can find a better quarterback this offseason then they could be a real problem in the AFC next season.

Next up, another team that has some long-term potential but isn’t quite up to the challenge this season.

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