host the 1-4 Denver Broncos (+10.5) in an AFC West matchup on Thursday night. In Week 5, The Chiefs narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings (-2.5) on the road, 27-20, while Denver lost to the New York Jets (+7) at home, 31-21.
The Sean Payton era in Denver is off to a slow start, and their defense is the primary culprit. They have surrendered more points (36.2) and yards (450.6) per game than any other team in the NFL. Denver’s Week 3, 70-20, loss against the Miami Dolphins (-13.