“Dr. Alan” Dumond is a two-time top-five finisher in the Westgate SuperContest and runner-up in the Golden Nugget Ultimate Football Challenge.

The Chicago-based handicapper analyzes all 16 AFC teams, designating each squad as a pretender, contender or Super Bowl contender.

Note: A contender is expected to compete for a playoff berth, while a pretender is not. A Super Bowl contender is expected to compete for an AFC and NFL title.

AFC West

Kansas City Chiefs: The Chiefs fell short in their quest to become the first team to win three straight Super Bowls in their blowout loss to the Eagles. But Kansas City, which has won nine consecutive AFC West crowns, should remain a Super Bowl contender for many years to come behind quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Since Mahomes took over as starter in 2

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