AFC West Week 7 roundup: Chiefs get a victory but suffer huge loss

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DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 17: Emmanuel Ogbah #90 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after blocking a pass attempt against the Denver Broncos in the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on October 17, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Kansas City Chiefs

Having suffered rare back-to-back losses at home, the Kansas City Chiefs’ matchup with their rival Denver Broncos suddenly carried a little more weight than usual. Favored heading into the game, the Chiefs got back to their winning ways with a 30-6 win but suffered perhaps a greater loss in the immediate aftermath.

Already suffering a lingering ankle injury, Patrick Mahomes was injured while attempting a quarterback sneak at the goal line. Initially looking like a severe knee injury, MRI results revealed the best-case scenario became reality. Mahomes is out for multiple weeks with a dislocated kneecap, and there is a likelihood of returning later in the season.

In his absence it was the Chiefs defense that stepped up, stripping Joe Flacco and converting the fumble into a touchdown. With Mahomes out for the near future, it will be up to Kansas City’s defense to take on a larger role in keeping the Chiefs afloat in a wide-open AFC West.

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