AFC West - 7 games left

[Mile High Mania]

Hola - so I've taken a break from posting here for the most part and I think we're all happier. However, going into the final stretch of 7 games with the bye weeks done, it looks like it's going to be a nice battle for the division crown.

Not much room for error, quite honestly, with each team having at least 3 difficult (in red) games in the final 7. The Chargers, in my opinion have the toughest road with the Ravens, Patriots, Denver, SF and KC. They're really going to have to turn it on to make up the 2 game gap, otherwise they're pinning their hopes on a wildcard, which is more difficult as the 3rd place divisional team ... and you have three 6 win teams in the North.

Denver and KC have the game @KC and that could mean everything. If KC can knock off SEA next week, that's a monstrous development for the race. My guess is most chalked that up as a loss, but they've been very mortal lately.

Denver has looked anything but unbeatable the last few weeks, they've played ok, but the OL is having issues - too many penalties and the defense bends and breaks on 3rd down against aggressive teams.

At some point, that could cost them a win against a Miami or Cincy.

Nice win for KC at Buffalo yesterday, good road win. At the very least, it appears right now that we have a 3-team race. Should look that way for the next 2 weeks, as I think SD can win two straight (OAK, STL). All three teams can win their next two games and then we're heading into December with quite the finish for the divisional crown.

Good luck with all that...

Broncos (7-2 overall / 3-0 Div)
Lost @ SEA and @ NEP
@ STL
MIA
@KC
BUF
@SD
@CIN
OAK

Chiefs (6-3 overall / 1-1 Div)
Lost to TEN, @ DEN and @ SFF
SEA
@OAK
DEN
@AZ
OAK
@PIT
SD

Chargers (5-4 overall / 1-2 Div)
Lost @AZ, to KC, @ DEN and @MIA
OAK
STL
@BAL
NEP
DEN
@SF
@KC

[Mav]

Originally Posted by MagicHef

Yes, KC would have the better record in common games, and would be seeded above Denver.

Looking at your schedule down the stretch, do you honestly feel you will win the division?

[Mile High Mania]

Certainly, I viewed that as a game they should have won. They need to pull their heads out of their a$$es and start playing with some conviction. Too much sleepwalking lately, yesterday they ran into a team hell bent on winning.

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by TimBone

He did the same shit last year. Created "AFC West" threads every week while the Chiefs were on their run and he felt threatened. Picked them to lose quite a bit while predicting Denver wins. As soon as the Chiefs lost a few and he didn't feel threatened, magically the threads stopped.

And yet he's not a troll? Give me Listopencil over that bag of worthlessness everyday of the week.

Hell, I stopped posting because of all the belly aching. And, I've done that for the most part this year. Only recently have I started to post anything and I've avoided doing prediction threads.

[TimBone]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Hell, I stopped posting because of all the belly aching. And, I've done that for the most part this year. Only recently have I started to post anything and I've avoided doing prediction threads.

Am I not posting in a Mile High Mania prediction thread?

If not, my apologies.

[Strongside]

Originally Posted by Strongside

Denver @ St. Louis is going to be a tougher game than you'd think. Don't be surprised if the Rams play them close or even pull out a big upset.

Just wanted to point out the fact that I fired one across your shitty team's bow about 6 posts into this thread. Eat shit, Denver.

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by TimBone

Am I not posting in a Mile High Mania prediction thread?

If not, my apologies.

I don't see where I made any predictions... made a couple of assumptions with 'gimme games' and a possible finish, but I don't see any predictions in the manner by which I did them in the past.

This was more of a 'state of the division with 7 games left'. I honestly like the fact that it's going to be a race -- makes it all the better. And, I've said numerous times that KC fans have fought through some hellish sh*t over the past 2 decades ... you guys deserve to see your team experience postseason success. I'd like it not to come at the expense of Denver, obviously... but there's a lot of passionate fans around here. I have several friends through college and just living in TX that are big Chiefs fans.

Every fan that is a long-time diehard supporter of a team has earned the right to experience the mountain top. Everything we do on forums like this is just internet banter and folly for the sake of boredom.

Some take it to the extreme - sometimes I have, but overall... I'm just having fun. Over the years, some around here either just don't get it, can't take it any longer or are too sensitive, so I've stopped posting for the most part.

As the season reaches the playoff race, it's hard not to jump into the fray.

[keg in kc]

I think you're fine. This thread is a discussion of what everyone's schedules are, not troll-baiting douchebaggery. Just ignore the asshats.

[TimBone]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

I don't see where I made any predictions... made a couple of assumptions with 'gimme games' and a possible finish.

I stopped there. Nice talk. Take care.

[Mile High Mania]

And, here we go with 6 games left ... 1 game separates first to third. I still think the Chargers have the toughest road. Each team has 3 at home and 3 on the road.

I don't see Denver losing a home game. Hell, who knows about the road and it depends on how fast JT and Sanders come back... tired of hearing about targets to Tamme and Caldwell, they suck.

I could see the division coming down to tiebreakers between Denver and KC, with the way Denver has played the last two weeks... they're SOL.

Broncos (7-3 overall / 3-0 Div)
Lost @ SEA, @ NEP @ ST:
MIA
@KC
BUF
@SD
@CIN
OAK

Chiefs (7-3 overall / 1-1 Div)
Lost to TEN, @ DEN and @ SFF
@OAK
DEN
@AZ
OAK
@PIT
SD

Chargers (6-4 overall / 2-2 Div)
Lost @AZ, to KC, @ DEN and @MIA
STL
@BAL
NEP
DEN
@SF
@KC

[Mav]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

I think you're fine. This thread is a discussion of what everyone's schedules are, not troll-baiting douchebaggery. Just ignore the asshats.

He clearly assumed that the Seahawks would beat the Chiefs, mainly im guessing because his precious Broncos couldn't beat them.

He also assumed they would beat the Rams.

He made an ass out of himself. And he got called for it. No need to coddle him. He is a big boy, he clearly had to know what he was asking for.

Oh, and I absolutely LOATHE the Broncos. So, I have no patience for them, or their fans.

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by Mav

He clearly assumed that the Seahawks would beat the Chiefs, mainly im guessing because his precious Broncos couldn't beat them.

He also assumed they would beat the Rams.

He made an ass out of himself. And he got called for it. No need to coddle him. He is a big boy, he clearly had to know what he was asking for.

Oh, and I absolutely LOATHE the Broncos. So, I have no patience for them, or their fans.

Yes, I shamed my family name... I didn't go out on any limbs assuming that Denver and Seattle could win this past week. Carry on.

[Mav]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

And, here we go with 6 games left ... 1 game separates first to third. I still think the Chargers have the toughest road. Each team has 3 at home and 3 on the road.

I don't see Denver losing a home game. Hell, who knows about the road and it depends on how fast JT and Sanders come back... tired of hearing about targets to Tamme and Caldwell, they suck.

I could see the division coming down to tiebreakers between Denver and KC, with the way Denver has played the last two weeks... they're SOL.

Broncos (7-3 overall / 3-0 Div)
Lost @ SEA, @ NEP @ ST:
MIA
@KC
BUF
@SD
@CIN
OAK

Chiefs (7-3 overall / 1-1 Div)
Lost to TEN, @ DEN and @ SFF
@OAK
DEN
@AZ
OAK
@PIT
SD

Chargers (6-4 overall / 2-2 Div)
Lost @AZ, to KC, @ DEN and @MIA
STL
@BAL
NEP
DEN
@SF
@KC

San Diego holds all the cards. They could alter the playoff positions of almost every team. Their final 5 games, are all against teams fighting for the playoffs.

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by Mav

San Diego holds all the cards. They could alter the playoff positions of almost every team. Their final 5 games, are all against teams fighting for the playoffs.

Chargers are a weird team, but I think 3-3 is the best they can do at this point. Denver controls their destiny at this point.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Yes, I shamed my family name... I didn't go out on any limbs assuming that Denver and Seattle could win this past week. Carry on.

Why did you pick Seattle to win? Is it because they're playing as well as last year's team was at this point in the season? Or because Brandon Mebane had no injury?

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by SNR

Why did you pick Seattle to win? Is it because they're playing as well as last year's team was at this point in the season? Or because Brandon Mebane had no injury?

Honestly, I thought they would do a better job of containing Charles and would force Alex to use his WRs. Not shocked by the outcome, I just figured this would be one where Seattle came out on top - not by much.