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Chiefs vs. Broncos prediction, bets: Patrick Mahomes grabs control in tight AFC West

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Svoboda, D. (2026, November 1). Chiefs vs. Broncos prediction, bets: Patrick Mahomes grabs control in tight AFC West. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/01/betting/chiefs-vs-broncos-prediction-nfl-week-8-picks-odds-bets/

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The article predicts the outcome of an upcoming NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos in the AFC West division. It highlights that despite the Broncos' five wins out of seven games, they have struggled with a poor point differential and are significantly outgained by opponents. In contrast, the Chiefs show strong defensive performance and a positive point differential. The analysis suggests that due to injuries among key players like Pat Surtain II on Denver's side, Kansas City has an advantage, leading the author to predict a narrow victory for the Chiefs with a betting line of -1.5 (-110).

Written by AI on 2026-11-01, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The New York Post predicts the Kansas City Chiefs will defeat the Denver Broncos in their upcoming NFL game, part of a tight AFC West division battle. Despite the Broncos' 5-3 record, they have outscored opponents by just three points and been outgained by over 600 yards this season. In contrast, the Chiefs boast a plus-40 point differential even after losing to the Seahawks. The first meeting between these teams in Week 1 saw Kansas City dominate with a 31-10 victory, limiting Denver to only 176 yards and nine first downs while Kenneth Walker ran for 173 yards and scored twice. The Chiefs' defense has been particularly strong this year, allowing just five yards per play heading into Week 8.

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Dylan Svoboda

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🔮 The Chiefs, who will come to town on Sunday for a huge divisional battle, have a plus-40 point differential, even after their 20-3 loss to the Seahawks last Sunday.

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🔮 The injury adds to a growing list of setbacks for the Thunder, who are already facing the possibility of losing Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace for the remainder of the season.

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🔮 After a stop as the quarterbacks coach at the University of Hawaii, Jones worked his way up through the NFL ranks, becoming the head coach of Atlanta from 1994-96. “We mourn the passing of former head coach June Jones,” the Falcons wrote on X. “A visionary in the passing game, Coach Jones will be remembered with gratitude for his contributions to our organization and the lasting impact he made on those he coached and mentored.”

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🔮 Charania added that Haliburton will miss at least “about two weeks.”

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🔮 His status for Sunday remains uncertain, although it wouldn’t be surprising if Evans sat out with a bye looming in Week 8, and the 49ers are already dealing with several injuries at wide receiver.

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🔮 He will start opposite Milwaukee flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski, who is a heavy favorite for the 2026 National League Cy Young award after leading the majors in both ERA (1.80) and strikeouts (252).

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Denver’s record suggests the Broncos are one of the AFC’s best teams, but a closer look reveals a different story. uncertain

look → suggest → story

Despite winning five of their first seven games, the Broncos have outscored opponents by just three points while getting outgained by more than 600 yards over that stretch. asserted

Broncos → win → stretch

The Chiefs, who will come to town on Sunday for a huge divisional battle, have a plus-40 point differential, even after their 20-3 loss to the Seahawks last Sunday. asserted

who → come → Seahawks

Bo Nix has completed just 59.2 percent of his passes this season, averaging a tiny 5.8 yards per attempt, and threw for 123 and 107 yards in consecutive wins over the Chargers and Seahawks. asserted

Nix → complete → Chargers

Those limitations are especially concerning against a Kansas City defense that’s been well above average this year, allowing only five yards per play heading into Week 8. asserted

that → allow → Week

The first meeting between these teams offered a pretty convincing blueprint for the Chiefs, who rolled to a 31-10 victory in Week 1, limiting Denver to 176 yards and nine first downs while Kenneth Walker ran for 173 yards and scored twice. asserted

Walker → offer → yards

There’s reason to think Kansas City can replicate at least some of that success. asserted

City → ’ → success

Star cornerback Pat Surtain II is dealing with an ankle injury, Zach Allen tweaked his hamstring on Sunday, and Jaylen Waddle is dealing with a chest issue, leaving three of the Broncos’ biggest names in question. asserted

Waddle → deal → question

- Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code Kansas City has its own problems, particularly with Rashee Rice missing time, and the offense was dreadful in Seattle. asserted

offense → read → Seattle

I’m betting that game was the exception and not the beginning of a trend. asserted

game → bet → trend

He’s particularly knowledgeable about the big three — MLB, the NFL and the NBA. asserted

He → ’ → three

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