Predicting the Score of Every Remaining Chiefs Game on the 2024 Schedule

The Chiefs finally suffered their first loss of the season and while several players need to improve moving forward, this is still the No. 1 seed in the AFC with plenty of wins ahead on the schedule.

There are suddenly only seven games left before the playoffs. Kansas City has control of its three-peat dreams, though multiple difficult games remain. Week 12's matchup in Carolina against the Panthers won't be tough, yet the Chiefs still have a stretch in December with three games in 11 days ahead.

Keeping players healthy is of the utmost importance, and the Chiefs expect to get key contributors like CB Jaylen Watson and WR Hollywood Brown back soon as well. With that in mind, let's give score predictions for each of the remaining contests.

Week 12 @ Carolina - Chiefs 24, Panthers 13

Kansas City almost never blows teams out, though this is a matchup they should control with relative ease. Bryce Young has looked better during his two-game winning streak, but the Chiefs are coming off a loss and beating the Giants and Saints is hardly an impressive feat.

Expect the defense to harass Young while Patrick Mahomes enjoys a get-right contest against a team that ranks 28th in opponent yards per play (5.8). If the Chiefs don't look impressive, the collective media will start panicking, yet we all know these are matchups Kansas City doesn't take particularly seriously.

Week 13 vs. Las Vegas - Chiefs 30, Raiders 17

Once the offense gains some confidence against the Panthers, they'll be prepared to cement Antonio Pierce's status as a lame-duck coach. Pierce has been dreadful by nearly every measure in his first full season leading a 2-8 team.

Las Vegas has six straight losses and dropped seven of the last eight in this rivalry. Whether it's Gardnew Minshew under center or not, the Raiders have no chance here.

Week 14 vs. Los Angeles - Chiefs 17, Chargers 20

Unless the Chiefs go undefeated the rest of the way, there's going to be one or two surprise losses left on the schedule. The Chargers are playing great football under Jim Harbaugh and this represents their best chance to earn a signature win to cement their status as darkhorse contenders.

Justin Herbert looks like a rising star thanks to improved coaching and the defense is playing well. Both sides of the ball rank in the top 15 in yards per play, making it a difficult, balanced opponent. It's hard to beat divisional opponents twice in one year. The Chargers will give their best effort having lost six straight games in this rivalry.

This loss will keep the race for the No. 1 seed interesting and keep the Chiefs focused over the final month of the campaign.

Week 15 @ Cleveland - Chiefs 17, Browns 13

The Browns' ferocious defensive front, led by Defensive Player of the Year candidate Myles Garrett, is dangerous enough to give the Chiefs' struggling offensive line problems. Cleveland was rejuvenated by Jameis Winston's insertion into the starting lineup and showcased themselves as a true threat with a surprise win over the Steelers on Thursday Night Football.

With a brutal series of games coming up after this one, Andy Reid will keep things fairly vanilla and be comfortable leaning on Steve Spagnuolo's defense. Unless Winston pulls a rabbit out of his hat, the Chiefs will respond from the Chargers loss to put themselves back in control of the conference.

If not, the Bills will be in a great position to steal the top seed and force the Chiefs to go on the road in a potential AFC Championship game.

Week 16 vs. Houston - Chiefs 28, Texans 24

C.J. Stroud and this talented young Texans squad is coming, but they're not quite at the Chiefs' level. Offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik has struggled to adjust to talented defenses, giving Spagnuolo the perfect chance to put him in a blender.

This is likely the most difficult game on paper remaining for Kansas City. Reid, Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Chris Jones will have the team prepared, especially considering Houston's status as a potential rising power.

Mahomes will come up big with a clutch drive as the roster finally gets healthy and he has a full complement of weapons.

Week 17 @ Pittsburgh - Chiefs 24, Steelers 17

The Chiefs will have two factors propelling revenge. Not only did they lose on Christmas last year in embarrassing fashion, but Russell Wilson also somehow led the Broncos to a victory over Kansas City last year as well. Now that he's with the Steelers, Spagnuolo will have something special cooked up.

Assuming the Bills falter at some point, a likely possibility with games against the 49ers, Lions, and Rams ahead, a win here could end the race for the No. 1 seed.

Reid knows the importance of earning his starter's rest in Week 18 and in the first round of the playoffs. This is a concerning game for the Chiefs but they won't stumble.

Week 18 @ Broncos - Chiefs 13, Broncos 17

Picking a Broncos win in Week 18 is centered around the prediction that the Chiefs will have already locked up a first-round bye. If Carson Wentz starts and Denver needs a win to make the playoffs, it's hard to imagine Kansas City playing spoiler.

Bo Nix has proven more than capable of leading the Broncos on a run, and they'll desperately want to make up for the stunning field-goal block loss to the Chiefs earlier in the year.

Let's be clear though, Kansas City will win this matchup if they actually have something on the line.

If these predictions prove true, the Chiefs will end with a 14-3 record, on track to host the AFC title game once again as they march towards a hopeful historic result with a third straight Super Bowl. Things won't be easy, but Mahomes and the rest of this franchise deserve to be trusted when it matters most.

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