A capsule look at the AFC West heading into the 2025 season, with teams listed in predicted order of finish.

Kansas City Chiefs

BetMGM says: Win Super Bowl, 8-1; Over-under win total, 11.5

Strengths: The Chiefs have Patrick Mahomes and, after seven years, the 31 other teams still do not. The offense and the pass rush took steps back last season, and the team still went 15-2 and made the Super Bowl. Now Mahomes gets two key wide receivers back from injury, plus potentially two upgrades along the offensive line.

Weaknesses: Father Time remains undefeated, but it’s still probably too early for him to declare victory against the Chiefs’ dynasty. That said, Kansas City needs an infusion of impact from younger players on the defense and to do a better job of protecting Mahomes, even if he

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