The Kansas City Chiefs had already secured a playoff berth before Sunday night’s game against the Denver Broncos because of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens, but they showed everyone why they earned it with an impressive 33-10 victory over the defending Super Bowl champions on Sunday night—officially eliminating the Broncos from a chance at the playoffs this season.
It seemed like a statement win for the Chiefs, who dominated on both sides of the ball.
Here are 12 observations from Sunday’s game:
1. The AFC West title is still up for grabs
While the Chiefs already had a playoff spot secured, which is something Chiefs coach Andy Reid said the team was aware of before they took the field on Sunday, the win over the Broncos has put them in a position in which the AFC West title is still up for grabs.