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2021 NFL Power Rankings Week 15: Chiefs explode, Broncos remember a hero

By Randy Gurzi

2021 NFL Power Rankings; The Kansas City Chiefs players on the bench dance during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
2021 NFL Power Rankings; The Kansas City Chiefs players on the bench dance during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /
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2021 NFL power rankings; Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (25) runs the ball against Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

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3. Kansas City Chiefs

Once again, the Kansas City Chiefs reminded us of their dominance on Sunday. With a record of 8-4 entering the game, they had the Las Vegas Raiders nipping at their heels with a record of 6-6. A win from the Raiders would have made things incredibly interesting in the AFC West.

Kansas City, however, had other plans. They knew a win would put them in firm control of their division while also pretty much burying the pesky Raiders. And they came out ready to make that happen.

The Chiefs had a fumble recovery for a touchdown on the first play of the game as Mike Hughes took a Josh Jacobs fumble back 23 yards for a score. Darrell Williams scored as well in the first quarter but it was a 21-point explosion in the second quarter that blew the game open.

Josh Gordon scored on a one-yard pass, which was sandwiched by two touchdowns out of Clyde Edwards-Helaire. That 35-3 lead made this one of the least interesting games to watch in the second half as all they tried to do was leave without any injuries.

The Chiefs were a team that was struggling early in the season but they’re firing on all cylinders on offense again. Even more frightening is the way their defense has come together.

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