Chiefs vs Broncos predictions, graded
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos · Week 8, 2026 · Sun, Nov 1 · Final: Chiefs 24, Broncos 28 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Chiefs vs Broncos? Of 15 pundits with a call on record, 9 take the Chiefs and 6 take the Broncos. 6 named a score; the median has the Chiefs by 3.5. The Broncos won 28-24, so 6 of 15 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 55 out of 100.
Who the room took
15 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callChiefs vs Broncos picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS SportsChiefs 4, Broncos 1
- First Things First (podcast)Broncos 1, Chiefs 1
- Football 301 with Nate Tice (podcast)all 2 Chiefs
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Chiefs
The other 4 pundits write or talk elsewhere: all 4 Broncos.
Chiefs vs Broncos score predictions
6 pundits named a score; the median call is Chiefs by 3.5, and the final was Broncos by 4.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Shanna McCarristonChiefs 30, Broncos 27Close · 48
- Chris SimmsBroncos 20, Chiefs 16Hit · 100
- John BreechChiefs 20, Broncos 16Close · 50
- Jordan DajaniBroncos 20, Chiefs 16Hit · 100
- Jared DubinChiefs 21, Broncos 13Close · 40
- Pete PriscoChiefs 19, Broncos 14Close · 48
Chiefs at Broncos: how they came in
The Chiefs are 5-1; the Broncos are 5-2 and have won 3 straight. The Chiefs beat the Broncos 31-10 when they met in Week 1. On win totals, 8 pundits put the Chiefs at 10.4 wins on average, and 15 pundits put the Broncos at 10.9 wins on average.
Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado · Division game
- Record coming in
- 5-1 · 143 scored, 103 allowed
- Last games
- L 3-20 at Seahawks Week 7
- W 22-6 vs Chargers Week 6
- W 30-27 at Raiders Week 4
- Unit ranks
- offense 4th, defense 8th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 6-11
- Win-total calls
- 8 pundits · average 10.4 · 9 to 13 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 5 of 6 Chiefs games
- Record coming in
- 5-2 · won 3 straight · 144 scored, 141 allowed
- Last games
- W 30-16 at Cardinals Week 7
- W 17-14 vs Seahawks Week 6
- W 23-17 at Chargers Week 5
- Unit ranks
- offense 24th, defense 7th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 14-3
- Win-total calls
- 15 pundits · average 10.9 · 9.5 to 13 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 4 of 7 Broncos games
Earlier this season: Broncos 10, Chiefs 31 (Week 1)
Chiefs and Broncos players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (50 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Chiefs
- Patrick MahomesStarting QB · QB
2,037 passing yards · 14 TD, 4 INT · 67.3% completions · 8 games · 11th in the NFL in passing yards
Patrick Mahomes to stay with Kansas City Chiefs
“QB Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs ... the dozen players that most likely won't be traded” the article →
Patrick Mahomes to finish top 10 at his position, by fantasy points
“Where are you ranking Patrick Mahomes rest of season amongst quarterbacks? ... QB 10, which might be too low” the article →
- Kenneth Walker IIIRB1 · RB
872 rushing yards on 159 carries · 11 TD · 26 catches for 172 · 8 games · 2nd in the NFL in rushing yards
Kenneth Walker III to win MVP
“If he stays healthy, Walker has a good chance at becoming the fitst non-quarterback to win league MVP since Adrian Peterson did so back in 2012.” the article →
Kenneth Walker III to finish top 4 at his position, by fantasy points
“Fitz, where is Kenneth Walker for the rest of the season? Running back four, behind the big three of Gibbs, Bijan, and McCaffrey.” the article →
- Rashee RiceWR1 · WR
25 catches for 292 yards · 2 TD · 5 games · 68th in the NFL in receiving yards
“I don't think Rasheed Rice is going to play because when you come off a bye and are not practicing on a Wednesday or a Thursday... (Week 6, Chargers at Chiefs)” the article →
Rashee Rice to finish top 31 at his position, by fantasy points
“I've got him at wide receiver 31. I've got him at wide receiver 31 right now (Rasheed Rice rest of season)” the article →
- Travis KelceTE1 · TE
33 catches for 482 yards · 2 TD · 8 games · 25th in the NFL in receiving yards
Travis Kelce to finish top 8 at his position, by fantasy points
“Travis Kelsey at tight end rest of season. Where is he at for you, Fitz? TE8.” the article →
Travis Kelce to finish top 7 at his position, by fantasy points
“I could move him up to tight end seven. If Daniel Jones and the Colts keep looking bad, he's going to get a crap ton of volume.” the article →
- George KarlaftisSack leader · DE
4 sacks · 14 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 29th in the NFL in sacks
George Karlaftis to be 1st on the depth chart
“are expected to start George Karlaftis and Ashton Gillotte on the edge, with rookie R Mason Thomas sprinkled in” the article →
- Nick BoltonTackle leader · LB
38 solo tackles · 8 games · 10th in the NFL in solo tackles
Broncos
- Bo NixStarting QB · QB
1,730 passing yards · 11 TD, 4 INT · 60.6% completions · 116 rushing yards · 9 games · 18th in the NFL in passing yards
Bo Nix to finish QB1 (1–12) at his position, by fantasy points
“Nix offers a relatively safe floor but might have a limited ceiling. Consider him a low-end QB1 or high-end QB2.” the article →
Bo Nix to win MVP
“I think that Bo Nix is going to We're going to see the best year of his career. Bet the long shot odds for him at MVP” the article →
- J.K. DobbinsRB1 · RB
324 rushing yards on 98 carries · 3 TD · 9 catches for 31 · 9 games · 29th in the NFL in rushing yards
J.K. Dobbins to be 1st on the depth chart
“So Dobbins is back... I think Dobbins gets a majority of the early down carries and the goal line carries.” the article →
J.K. Dobbins to finish top ? at his position, by fantasy points
“That leaves him as a touchdown-dependent FLEX.” the article →
- Jaylen WaddleWR1 · WR
30 catches for 337 yards · 2 TD · 9 games · 54th in the NFL in receiving yards
Jaylen Waddle to outplay his draft cost (drafted as a WR2)
“Waddle is one of my flag-plant players this year and can easily be drafted as a WR2 with WR1 upside.” the article →
Jaylen Waddle to be 1st on the depth chart
“Waddle steps into a passing environment where he can excel and should push to be the WR1 target in the offense.” the article →
- Evan EngramTE1 · TE
17 catches for 169 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 136th in the NFL in receiving yards
- Nik BonittoSack leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 13 solo tackles · 9 games · 21st in the NFL in sacks
- Alex SingletonTackle leader · LB
2 sacks · 50 solo tackles · 9 games · 1st in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Chiefs at Broncos
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Kansas City Chiefs 30 — Broncos 27
I think the Chiefs will sweep the divisional series, but I think it will be close. I expect Rice to be a factor in his first game back. Pick: Chiefs, 30-27
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Denver Broncos
I got seven chips on the Chiefs... They lead with that. They will do it again. Well Chiefs win.
Denver Broncos to beat Chiefs
Going seven chips on the Broncos... So I have the Chiefs losing back to back games.
Denver Broncos 20 — Chiefs 16
I'm gonna go Broncos here. Let me just make sure I got my score right. 20 to 16... I'm gonna have them win the game outright.
Kansas City Chiefs 20 — Broncos 16
Breech foresees the rematch winding up significantly closer, but it's still a projected 20-16 victory for Kansas City.
Denver Broncos to beat Kansas City
But the other thing is two things I think tilt the tilt the game in the direction of the Broncos, if I'm being honest.
Denver Broncos to beat Chiefs
My... I love the bro... I love the Broncos in this game. I've loved the Broncos all week.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Broncos
I think the Chiefs win this one too.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Broncos
I'll go Chiefs, win here... So I I think the Chiefs win this one.
Denver Broncos 20 — Chiefs 16
Jordan Dajani — Broncos (+1.5) 20-16 over Chiefs.
Kansas City Chiefs 21 — Broncos 13
Prediction: Chiefs 21, Broncos 13
Denver Broncos 20 — Chiefs 16
Prediction: Broncos 20, Chiefs 16
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Denver Broncos
I got the Kansas City Chiefs winning this game, going away.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Denver Broncos
I think they're going to be angry coming into this game. Give me Kansas City as well.
Kansas City Chiefs 19 — Broncos 14
Pick: Chiefs 19, Broncos 14
Denver Broncos to beat Chiefs
The Broncos now sit at 5-2 and they have the chance to overtake the Chiefs in the AFC West this week if they can get the win... don't be surprised if he gets the last word on Mahomes and company after Week 1's ugly loss at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas City Chiefs 20 — Broncos 16
PICK: Chiefs 20-16 over Broncos