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Mile High Mania · Today, 09:12 AM

There's not a great deal of real 'sports talk' happening in various threads, just a bunch of nut kicking and trashing Knowmo, all justified. First off, there's no doubt in my mind that the Chiefs are winning the division and the other three teams are fighting for the right to finish 2-3 games behind them at best for the 2-4 slots in the division.

Just wanted to get that out of the way first. I started this to get a general consensus of whether or not there will be any pressure put on KC from within the division after the first month.

Chiefs
Ravens / Bengals / @ Falcons / @ Chargers / Saints
3 of 5 at home, but it's a tough 3 games with those offenses they face. Chargers and Saints should be easy wins. I think KC starts off 4-1 and while a 5-0 start would not be shocking, I just don't think they escape those first 3 games undefeated.

Raiders
@ Chargers / @ Ravens / Panthers / Browns / @ Broncos
3 of 5 on the road, and I see 3-2 after this start. If they lose to the Chargers in week 1, then they have more issues than anyone imagined. I think the Ravens are the only definite loss, but they're not going 4-1.

Broncos
@ Seahawks / Steelers / @ Buccaneers / @ Jets / Raiders
3 of 5 on the road and given their history and likely starting Nix in week 1, you cannot honestly say any of these is a gimme win, but I am confident they can win their 2 home games. I think they lose at Tampa and the Jets, but will surprise a few in week 1. I think they are 3-2 after this stretch, but 2-3 is not unreasonable to suggest.

Chargers
Raiders / @ Panthers / @ Steelers / Chiefs / BYE / @ Broncos
I think this team is the weakest of the bunch to start off the season considering what they lost. They should have an easy win vs CAR, but it's a road game. This team is the biggest unknown to me, but I think they go 2-3, possibly 1-4 during this stretch.

So, I'll stick with KC not going undefeated and take the worst case with the others for the purposes of this one...

Chiefs 4-1
Raiders 3-2
Broncos 2-3
Chargers 1-4

And, there was no rhyme/reason for just looking at the first 5 games other than to just look at the early part of the schedules in digestible chunks.

Early on, I think there will be some hope that it's competitive, but it won't last. So, what do your records look like after 5 games?

(and no, this is not the start of a series or going back to the 2011 version of the 'state of the AFCW'. It's a one-time thing)

TomBarndtsTwin · Today, 12:02 PM

I agree with the OP's predictions, except i would flip flop 3 & 4.

Chiefs 4-1
Raiders 3-2
Chargers 2-3
Donkos 1-4

Honestly, I'm not sure how ANY Donk fan could be "confident" they are winning both home games (against Raiders and Steelers). Donks hardly ever beat Raiders and that Defense, particularly the D-Line, is gonna be nasty this year. Bo or Jarrett or whoever gonna be in for a long day against them. And the Steelers are just a better overall team. I'll give them one of those, but I could honestly see them beating TB and losing both of the home games, so I feel 'confident' about a 1-4 prediction for the Donkos start.

TEX · Today, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

My hunch is that most of those putting KC at 4-1 are leaning towards the 1 loss being to the Bengals, yeah?

Not sure. IMO, they lose to the Ravens and beat the Bengals.

**Rain Man** · Today, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

My hunch is that most of those putting KC at 4-1 are leaning towards the 1 loss being to the Bengals, yeah?

Anyone predicting a loss this season is untrustworthy and should not be believed.

tredadda · Today, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

My hunch is that most of those putting KC at 4-1 are leaning towards the 1 loss being to the Bengals, yeah?

If they are 4-1 I think that loss will most likely come from the Ravens. I don’t see or believe that the Bengals have improved enough to beat KC.

Mile High Mania · Today, 12:38 PM

I just don't see KC losing the home opener...

KurtCobain · Today, 12:42 PM

I swear I tried to look at this without bias. It's just a gut feeling.

Post-Week 5 Standings :

Chiefs 5-0
Chargers 2-2
Broncos 2-3
Raiders 2-3

Today, 09:12 AM
Mile High Mania #triggering Mile High Mania's Avatar Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas	Talking sports and the first 5 games There's not a great deal of real 'sports talk' happening in various threads, just a bunch of nut kicking and trashing Knowmo, all justified. First off, there's no doubt in my mind that the Chiefs are winning the division and the other three teams are fighting for the right to finish 2-3 games behind them at best for the 2-4 slots in the division. Just wanted to get that out of the way first. I started this to get a general consensus of whether or not there will be any pressure put on KC from within the division after the first month. Chiefs Ravens / Bengals / @ Falcons / @ Chargers / Saints 3 of 5 at home, but it's a tough 3 games with those offenses they face. Chargers and Saints should be easy wins. I think KC starts off 4-1 and while a 5-0 start would not be shocking, I just don't think they escape those first 3 games undefeated. Raiders @ Chargers / @ Ravens / Panthers / Browns / @ Broncos 3 of 5 on the road, and I see 3-2 after this start. If they lose to the Chargers in week 1, then they have more issues than anyone imagined. I think the Ravens are the only definite loss, but they're not going 4-1. Broncos @ Seahawks / Steelers / @ Buccaneers / @ Jets / Raiders 3 of 5 on the road and given their history and likely starting Nix in week 1, you cannot honestly say any of these is a gimme win, but I am confident they can win their 2 home games. I think they lose at Tampa and the Jets, but will surprise a few in week 1. I think they are 3-2 after this stretch, but 2-3 is not unreasonable to suggest. Chargers Raiders / @ Panthers / @ Steelers / Chiefs / BYE / @ Broncos I think this team is the weakest of the bunch to start off the season considering what they lost. They should have an easy win vs CAR, but it's a road game. This team is the biggest unknown to me, but I think they go 2-3, possibly 1-4 during this stretch. So, I'll stick with KC not going undefeated and take the worst case with the others for the purposes of this one... Chiefs 4-1 Raiders 3-2 Broncos 2-3 Chargers 1-4 And, there was no rhyme/reason for just looking at the first 5 games other than to just look at the early part of the schedules in digestible chunks. Early on, I think there will be some hope that it's competitive, but it won't last. So, what do your records look like after 5 games? (and no, this is not the start of a series or going back to the 2011 version of the 'state of the AFCW'. It's a one-time thing)
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Today, 12:02 PM	#16
TomBarndtsTwin MVP TomBarndtsTwin's Avatar Join Date: Mar 2013	I agree with the OP's predictions, except i would flip flop 3 & 4. Chiefs 4-1 Raiders 3-2 Chargers 2-3 Donkos 1-4 Honestly, I'm not sure how ANY Donk fan could be "confident" they are winning both home games (against Raiders and Steelers). Donks hardly ever beat Raiders and that Defense, particularly the D-Line, is gonna be nasty this year. Bo or Jarrett or whoever gonna be in for a long day against them. And the Steelers are just a better overall team. I'll give them one of those, but I could honestly see them beating TB and losing both of the home games, so I feel 'confident' about a 1-4 prediction for the Donkos start.
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Today, 12:38 PM	#20
Mile High Mania #triggering Mile High Mania's Avatar Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas	I just don't see KC losing the home opener...
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Today, 12:42 PM	#21
KurtCobain legend KurtCobain's Avatar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Independence, MO	I swear I tried to look at this without bias. It's just a gut feeling. Post-Week 5 Standings : Chiefs 5-0 Chargers 2-2 Broncos 2-3 Raiders 2-3
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