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Quick start imperative if KC hopes to challenge Denver in the AFC West

Sep 8, 2015 at 11:07a ET

Sep 8, 2015 at 11:07a ET

Alex Smith and the Chiefs play seven of their first 10 games away from Arrowhead Stadium.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The first thing that crossed through Chiefs owner Clark Hunt's mind when the NFL revealed its schedule for this season was, "Good thing Andy Reid's record is so good on the road."

The Chiefs won't be playing much in Arrowhead Stadium for a while.

With seven of their first 10 games away from their loud, intimidating venue -- one of them against the Lions in London, where Kansas City is the designated home team -- getting off to a fast start will be imperative if the Chiefs have any hope of challenging Denver in the AFC West.