The Denver Broncos have taken control of the AFC West, using a five-game winning streak to reach a 7-2 record and positioning themselves as the division favorites at -143 odds at MGM. The Kansas City Chiefs remain close behind, sitting a half-game back at 6-2 with +125 odds to claim the division crown. A notable gap has developed behind the two frontrunners, with the Las Vegas Raiders falling below .500 at 4-5 and holding +3500 odds. The Los Angeles Chargers remain winless at 0-8 during an eight-game losing streak, leaving them as distant +75000 longshots in the divisional race.
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos secured a 26-21 regular-season victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Denver established a 10-0 first-quarter advantage and carried a 13-7 lead into halftime. Carolina moved ahead 14-13 in the third quarter via a 15-yard touchdown pass, marking the game’s only lead change. Denver reclaimed control early in the fourth quarter when a nine-yard rushing touchdown by Jonah Coleman made it 19-14, followed by a 26-yard touchdown pass from Bo Nix to Pat Bryant pushed the margin to 26-14 and hold off a late Panthers score. The victory keeps Denver atop the AFC West standings with a 7-2 overall record and a 2-1 mark in division play. The Broncos hold a five-game winning streak, and over their last five games in the 2026 regular season, they maintain a 5-0 record against the spread. This week, the Broncos have a bye, but looking ahead, Denver will host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 22nd at 2:25 p.m. MT as 7.5-point favorites. At the betting window, the Broncos sit as the -143 favorites at MGM to win the AFC West.
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the New York Jets 35-12, dominating the game shortly after the Jets built a 6-0 first-quarter lead. The Chiefs played through two second-quarter lead changes, taking the advantage on a 25-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Kenneth Walkerto carry a 14-12 edge into halftime. Kansas City controlled the rest of the contest, adding 14 points in the third quarter and seven in the fourth to shut out New York 21-0 in the second half behind three rushing touchdowns – including a 1-yard plunge by tight end Travis Kelce. The win brings Kansas City’s overall record to 6-2, including a 3-1 mark in division play, placing them second in the AFC West standings. Over their last five games in the 2026 regular season, the Chiefs hold a 3-2 straight-up record with a 2-3 mark against the spread. Next on the schedule, the Chiefs travel to play the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. MT as 3.5-point road favorites, while currently holding +125 odds at MGM to win the division.
Las Vegas Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders took a 38-17 regular-season loss against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. San Francisco established a 14-0 first-quarter lead before a two-yard rushing touchdown by quarterback Kirk Cousins put Las Vegas on the board. Trailing 21-10 at halftime following a 50-yard field goal, the Raiders gave up a defensive touchdown via an interception return by the Niners’ Jaden Dugger early in the third quarter. Despite a subsequent 21-yard touchdown pass from Cousins to tight end Brock Bowers from Las Vegas, the 49ers pulled away with 10 unanswered points to finish the game. The result drops Las Vegas to third in the AFC West standings with a 4-5 overall record and a 1-1 division mark. Over their last five games in the 2026 regular season, the Raiders hold a 1-4 straight-up record with a 2-3 mark against the spread. In their next game, Las Vegas will host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at 2:05 p.m. MT as 6.5-point home underdogs in what is expected to be No. 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza’s first career start, following Cousins’ subsequent trade to Minnesota at the Tuesday deadline. The Raiders sit at +3500 odds at MGM to win the division.
Los Angeles Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers lost 44-22 to the Houston Texans to fall to a stunning, 0-8 record. Houston established early control, taking a 10-3 lead in the first quarter and extending its advantage by outscoring Los Angeles 14-6 in the second to carry a 24-9 edge into halftime. A scoreless third quarter for the Chargers allowed the Texans to add another seven points, putting the contest out of reach before both teams traded 13 points apiece in the final period. The defeat also leaves the Chargers with an 0-3 mark in division play, keeping them at the bottom of the AFC West standings. Los Angeles is enduring an eight-game losing streak, and over its last five games in the 2026 regular season, the team holds a 0-5 straight-up record alongside a 0-4 mark against the spread. At the betting window, the winless Chargers remain +75000 longshots at MGM to claim the AFC West crown.
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