NFL Predictions 2018: Best-case scenario for all 32 teams

By Randy Gurzi | Aug 25, 2018

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: A view of the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Philadelphia Eagles 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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KANSAS CITY, MO – AUGUST 09: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass down field during the first half against the Houston Texans on August 9, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) /

Kansas City Chiefs: Continue to control the AFC West

The Kansas City Chiefs are getting plenty of love right now from all over the place. Second-year quarterback Patrick Mahomes has made people fall in love with him thanks to the rocket arm of his and he’s also still improving as a passer with every game.

Kansas City liked the Texas tech product enough to move up from No. 27 to 10 in the draft last season and after having him sit behind veteran Alex Smith for a year, he’s ready to take them to new heights. Or at least to where they’ve been.

This season the Chiefs should be able to maintain control of the AFC West. They’re the most balanced team in the division and they have great stability at head coach in Andy Reid. They just don’t seem like they’ll be in the Super Bowl mix this year.

That’s not to say they can’t come close. They could win a game or two in the playoffs — depending if they get a bye — and land in the AFC title game. Still, Mahomes is young and raw. They aren’t at the point yet where he can make the plays necessary to win it all.

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