Chiefs Back in the Driver's Seat
The Kansas City Chiefs got out the starting blocks fast this season with an eye-opening 5-0 start. After falling to the Pittsburgh Steelers in another classic matchup between the two teams, the Chiefs went on to lose a series of games, dropping 5 of their last 6.
During that time, they took a loss against divisional rival, Raiders, with 0:00 left to play and other divisional rival, Chargers, have been silently sneaking up for the AFC West 1st-place crown.
Today, the Chiefs were able to grab the reigns of the Division again with a 26-15 win against the Raiders.
The Chiefs hit on all cylinders today, forcing 3 turnovers on defense and scoring 2 touchdowns on offense. Chiefs Tight End, Travis Kelce, led the team in receptions with 7, while also accounting for 74 yards.
The Chiefs can clinch a Wild Card playoff berth with a win next Saturday against 2nd place, Los Angeles Chargers. Kickoff is set for 12/16 at 8:25 Eastern.