The Denver Broncos (5-2) host the Kansas City Chiefs (5-1) at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, November 1, in a pivotal AFC West matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET, with the game broadcast on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
Division Implications
The AFC West race has tightened after the Chiefs' 20-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks last week, their worst performance of the season. The Broncos enter on a three-game winning streak, including a 30-16 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Their only recent defeat came against the then-undefeated San Francisco 49ers on October 4. With the Las Vegas Raiders fading, the division appears to be a two-team contest between Denver and Kansas City. The Broncos lost the Week 1 meeting but had won the previous three matchups; a split this season would bolster Denver's bid for a second consecutive division title.
Injury Update
Kansas City expects the return of wide receiver Rashee Rice, who has been sidelined since Week 4 with a hamstring injury. Before the injury, Rice recorded 13 receptions on 17 targets for 190 yards and one touchdown in four games, starting three.
Prediction
The game is expected to be closely contested. One forecast projects a Chiefs victory with a 30-27 scoreline, citing Rice's potential impact in his first game back.
