Author: Nicole Feyh / Source: wibw.com
(WIBW) — Unfortunately, Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks happened.
Fortunately, Kansas City can still clinch the number one overall spot in the AFC with a win on Sunday against division-rival Oakland at Arrowhead.
According to FiveThirtyEight, the Chiefs have a 93 percent chance of winning the AFC West and a 90 percent chance of nabbing a first-round bye.
Here’s how that could–or could not–happen:
CHIEFS BEAT RAIDERS
If Kansas City beats Oakland in the regular-season finale on Sunday, the Chiefs secure the top overall spot in the AFC, meaning the road to the Super Bowl runs through Arrowhead.
This result is certain no matter the outcome of any other game. Kansas City would secure home-field advantage, a first-round bye and a third-straight AFC West title.
CHIEFS LOSE TO RAIDERS
If Kansas City loses to Oakland on Sunday, there are multiple scenarios which could play out.
The first and top priority is the AFC West.
Both the Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers sit at 11-4 after Week 16 losses. For LA to swap positions with Kansas City, the Chargers have to win and the Chiefs have to lose. KC holds the tiebreaker if both teams win or both teams lose.
CHIEFS, CHARGERS BOTH LOSE
As mentioned, in this scenario, Kansas City will win the AFC West.
But that is less than…
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