The Chiefs’ outlook in the AFC West suddenly looks much brighter
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- Chiefs improved to 2-2 overall with a dominant win over the visiting Ravens
- Chargers dropped to 3-1 after a 21-18 upset loss to the Giants on the road
- AFC West standings tightened as Broncos and Raiders trail with one win each
After the first two weeks of the NFL season, the Chiefs found themselves alone in last place in the AFC West division.
The Chiefs lost their first two games and were already two games behind the Los Angeles Chargers, who beat Kansas City in the opener.
It was too early to call the situation bleak for the Chiefs, but things certainly look better following Sunday’s games.
Before the Chiefs thumped the Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, the Chargers suffered their first loss of the season. The Giants got their first win of the season by stunning L.A. 21-18 at MetLife Stadium.
Here’s how the AFC West race looks:
Chargers: 3-1 overall, 3-0 in the AFC West
Chiefs: 2-2 overall, 0-1 in the AFC West
Broncos: 1-2 overall, 0-1 in the AFC West
Raiders: 1-3 overall, 0-1 in the AFC West
Note: Denver plays Cincinnati in one of the two “Monday Night Football” games
The Chargers have a tiebreaker on the Chiefs based on their season-opening victory, but the teams will play again in Kansas City on Dec. 14.
Both teams have 13 games left to play, so the race is wide open. Here are the next five games for the Chiefs and Chargers.
Chiefs
Oct. 6: at Jaguars, 7:15 p.m.
Oct. 12: vs. Lions, 7:20 p.m.
Oct. 19: vs. Raiders, noon
Oct. 27: vs. Commanders, 7:15 p.m.
Nov. 2: at Bills, 3:25 p.m.
Chargers
Oct. 5: vs. Commanders, 3:25 p.m.
Oct. 12: at Dolphins, noon
Oct. 19: vs. Colts, 3:05 p.m.
Oct. 23: vs. Vikings, 7:15 p.m.
Nov. 2: at Titans, noon
This story was originally published September 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM.
