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The Chiefs could put a stranglehold on the AFC West over next 3 weeks

The Kansas City Chiefs are poised to extend their AFC West dominance with a critical three-game stretch ahead. After a bye week, the 4-0 team returns to action this week at Arrowhead Stadium to face the 0-5 Los Angeles Chargers, a matchup that could solidify their early lead in the division.

Two weeks later, the Chiefs will travel to Denver to take on the 3-2 Broncos, marking their third and fourth divisional games of the season. With the Raiders (3-2) trailing behind, the Chiefs currently hold a commanding 2-0 record in the division, setting the stage for a potential chokehold on the AFC West race.

A win over the Chargers would set up a pivotal Week 8 showdown against Denver, where the Chiefs could further solidify their position. Even if they fall to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7, victories in Weeks 6 and 8 would strengthen their divisional record and their standing against AFC opponents—a key tiebreaker.

The Chiefs already lead the division in conference wins (4-0), while the Raiders sit at 2-2. If Kansas City enters the second half with a 4-0 divisional record and sweeps Denver, they’ll gain crucial flexibility against the remaining playoff contenders on their schedule.

The final two divisional games—a road trip to Los Angeles and a home matchup against the Raiders—may not even matter if the Chiefs secure wins in the meantime.

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