The 5-1 Kansas City Chiefs are scheduled to face the 5-2 Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday. Denver enters the matchup following a 30-16 victory against the Arizona Cardinals, riding a three-game winning streak. Their most recent defeat occurred on Oct. 4 against the San Francisco 49ers, who held an undefeated record at the time. Meanwhile, the Chiefs aim to recover from their previous outing, which marked their most difficult performance of the season. Kansas City dropped a 20-3 decision to the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, a game in which quarterback Patrick Mahomes tied his career low for points scored with just three. This weekend marks the second encounter between the two division rivals following their Week 1 meeting.
How to Watch Chiefs vs. Broncos
The game takes place on Sunday, Nov. 1, with kickoff scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Viewers can watch the broadcast on CBS or stream the action live on Paramount+ and the CBS Sports App. According to DraftKings odds, the Chiefs enter the contest as 1.5-point favorites.
Division Dynamics and Roster Updates
The AFC West race has tightened considerably, particularly after Kansas City’s defeat last week. With the Raiders losing momentum following a strong start, the division title appears to be a two-team race between the Chiefs and the Broncos. The outcome carries significant weight for the remainder of the season, which is expected to fuel intense competition on the field. Playing at Mile High remains a difficult challenge for visiting teams due to the passionate fans and high elevation, conditions the Chiefs encounter annually. Denver dropped their earlier meeting in Week 1 but captured the previous three matchups against Kansas City. Securing a split in the season series would prove vital for the Broncos as they pursue their second consecutive AFC West title.
In injury updates, the Chiefs welcome back wide receiver Rashee Rice. The wideout missed action due to a hamstring injury sustained after Week 4. Across his first four appearances, which included three starts, Rice recorded 13 receptions on 17 targets for 190 yards and one touchdown.
Game Prediction
The Chiefs are projected to sweep the season series in a tightly contested matchup, with Rice expected to play a notable role in his return to the lineup. The final score is predicted to be 30-27 in favor of Kansas City.
