On "The Insiders," NFL.com Columnist Jeffri Chadiha breaks down why he thinks the Denver Broncos are the best team in the AFC West.

The Broncos improve to 9-2, in firm control of the AFC West, while the Chiefs are on the outside looking in on a playoff berth

The Kansas City Chiefs lost an important road game to the Denver Broncos. The pass defense was a concern, and special teams continued to be problematic for KC, including miscues from kicker Harrison Butker.

Take a look at our staff predictions for the Kansas City Chiefs' rivalry matchup against the Denver Broncos in Week 11.

NFL Scout sounds off on why the Denver Broncos' defense was able to have its way with Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Photos from the Denver Broncos game against division rival Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Denver won 22-19.

With their 22-19 loss Sunday to the Broncos in Denver, the Chiefs’ record dropped to 5-5, and they are 3 1/2 games behind 9-2 Denver in the AFC West with seven games to play. The Chiefs looked lethargic for much of the afternoon in the Mile High City, plagued by penalties, terrible special teams and stretches of poor offensive plays.

The Broncos' eight-game winning streak has them leading the AFC despite seven wins coming in one-possession games. With a two-game lead over the Chargers and upcoming road games against Washington and Las Vegas,

The Denver Broncos sit atop the AFC West and the Conference with a 9-2 record as they enter the bye week. It has been a mixed bag in terms of the Broncos' performances from week to week, but the bottom line is they're finding ways to win games, are a near-lock for the playoffs, and have a real shot at winning the division.