The Kansas City Chiefs had a get-right game on Sunday, pounding the New York Jets 35-12 in what was clearly a momentum swing. However, if there is one negative balancing this out, it is the fact that the Denver Broncos won yet again, finding a way to escape Carolina with a 26-21 win.
Denver now holds the NFL record for consecutive one-score wins at 16. The Broncos simply find ways to survive just when it seems they are collapsing or have been on the ropes for much of the first three quarters. It's yet another example of why the Chiefs own fourth quarter collapse a couple weeks ago is so costly.
Denver being 7-2 remains a point of frustration for the Chiefs as the battle for the division will likely go on all year. Kansas City is going to have to be content with a split in 2026 and hope that Denver can stumble the rest of the way. How Sean Payton's Denver roster continues to escape and thrive while playing such a style is a bit of a mystery.
Chiefs continue to deal with division Frustrations as Denver's magic won't go away
Kansas City could certainly learn a thing or two from Denver in terms of being at their best when the game is at its highest point of pressure. If KC wants to claim the division back, it really is as simple as executing in late-game scenarios better than its counterparts.
Patrick Mahomes is by far the league's most accomplished quarterback when it comes to delivering on a big stage in the clutch. There is no viable argument if you factor in postseason accomplishments and look at exactly who Mahomes has been throughout his career.
This isn't changing, and as long as the quarterback remains healthy, there is reason to believe the Chiefs can reclaim the division and beat the Broncos at their own game. It helps that the schedule has offered incredibly winnable games, as the Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Cardinals are next up. No question, it will be a heated battle, but the Chiefs have every reason to believe they have the upper hand.
With this in mind, Kansas City fans will continue to watch the scoreboard, hoping that Denver's magic is waning and that history proves to be true. The Chiefs cannot afford to go two straight years without a division crown.
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