Last year, the Chiefs beat the Broncos by blocking a 35-yard field goal attempt. That was a turning point for Denver.

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.

"You try and find keys to when the ball is snapped," Ja'Quan McMillian said of reading Patrick Mahomes' hand motion.

Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag weekly during the season and periodically during the offseason. Click here to submit a question. Who are your Broncos MVP candidates at the halfway point of the season?

Oz Pearlman told Davante Adams to visualize playing in this season's Super Bowl. "It's the Broncos, isn't it?"

Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce knows who to blame after the team's loss to the Denver Broncos.

Nix has been amazing in the fourth quarter when the Broncos need him most, but his erratic play in the first three quarters has caused concern.

John Elway trying to throw a deep pass to Randy Moss against Pat Surtain II? Steve Atwater tackling Saquon Barkley? Quinn Meinerz blocking William “the Refrigerator” Perry?

The Broncos are 9-2, winners of eight straight. They beat the reigning Super Bowl champions and the runner-ups. They vanquished both the No. 1 offense and No. 1 defense in the league. If anyone is still calling them frauds, THEY DON'T KNOW BALL