Can the Chiefs still win the AFC West? | The herd
The Kansas City Chiefs play the Denver Broncos on Sunday, and Patrick Mahomes said “we can find a way to win the AFC West.” Colin Cowherd asks if this is realistic for the Chiefs since they are 5-4.
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Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce had a heated moment with Denver Broncos defensive back Ja’Quan McMillian in the second quarter Sunday.
Kelce notched his second catch of the game and helped the Chiefs get a first down on a 10-yard catch. It took several Broncos players to bring Kelce down, including McMillian, who went over the top and landed on the tight end’s chest.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) and quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) lead their team onto the field before a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on November 16, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
When Kelce got back up, he and McMillian were in each other’s faces. Some curse words seemed to be exchanged as they went back into their respective hypocrites. At that point, Kelce had two catches for 14 yards, but it was becoming more difficult for the Chiefs’ offense to get through the Broncos’ defense.
Kansas City ended the drive with a Harrison Butker field goal. The match was tied 6-6.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce runs after catching a pass as Denver Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron (23) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Kelce has quietly put together one of the best starts to the season among tight ends through 10 weeks. He had 41 catches for 540 yards and three touchdowns as the Chiefs came out of the bye week with a 5-4 record.
McMillian, who is in his fourth season with the Broncos, has 29 tackles, five pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two sacks in 10 games. He came to Denver as an undrafted free agent out of East Carolina in 2022.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) before the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on Nov. 16, 2025. (Ron Chenoy/Imagn Images)
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Both teams entered the AFC West matchup needing a win for their own reasons. The Broncos remain in the race for the division title and the Chiefs to stay alive in the race for a wild card spot.
