
Chiefs Poised to Reclaim AFC West with 13-4 Forecast for 2026
The article previews Kansas City’s 2026 season as a bounce-back year, projecting a 13-4 record driven by a retooled roster and coaching staff. It lays out the rest of the AFC West: Broncos 10-7, Chargers 9-8, Raiders 6-11, with Denver facing a tough early schedule, Mendoza set to take over in Las Vegas, and Herbert continuing to perform for Los Angeles. The Chiefs are favored to win the division and set up another potential Super Bowl run, possibly in Travis Kelce’s final prime year.