The Kansas City Chiefs have kicked off the 2024 NFL season with a bang, remaining undefeated at 8-0 after a thrilling overtime win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With nine weeks left, their road ahead includes tough matchups against AFC rivals like the Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, and Carolina Panthers. They'll also face division opponents like the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers at home.

Normally, playoff talks start later in the season, but the Chiefs' exceptional start has put them in an early spotlight. They are the only undefeated team in the league, with the closest AFC rivals having two losses each. Using the New York Times playoff calculator, we can see that Kansas City has over a 99% chance to make the playoffs and a 97% shot at winning the AFC West. They even have an 82% chance to secure the single AFC bye and a 19% chance at winning Super Bowl LIX.

But how do they keep this momentum going? Winning the next game against the Denver Broncos at home would secure their 10th consecutive playoff spot. To clinch the AFC West title, they need to win the next five games, including a crucial match against the Chargers. For the top seed in the AFC, they'd need to win the next seven games, which would give them an impressive 15-0 record heading into their Christmas Day game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Chiefs' playoff destiny is largely in their own hands. A win against the Broncos this Sunday could lock in their playoff berth, and with a few more victories, they could be celebrating another AFC West title. It's an exciting time to be a Chiefs fan!

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