2022 NFL Playoff Scenarios: How can Kansas City Chiefs clinch AFC West Division title in Week 15?

The Kansas City Chiefs are the only team in the last seven-plus years to make the NFL playoffs consistently. That's right, only one thing can claim to be the beacon of consistency in the most-watched sports league in America, and that's the Chiefs.

The Andy Reid-led Chiefs are a nightmare for opposing teams to come against because whatever you do, the Chiefs will outscore you. It's already hard enough to defend against an unconventional but genius QB in Patrick Mahomes. But then, you have to worry about how to contain Travis Kelce and ensure that he doesn't call out against your secondary too.

As such, it should not surprise anyone that the Chiefs are a mere result away from clinching yet another AFC West Division title. The Chiefs are scrubbing the floor with opposition, and now they can confirm their spot in the postseason through several scenarios.

The Chiefs are in pole position to snag yet another AFC West Division title. These are the ways they could get the job done in Week 15:

1. A win in their week 15 matchup.

2. A Los Angeles Chargers loss OR a tie AND a Los Angeles Chargers tie.

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How are Kansas City Chiefs performing this season?

The Kansas City Chiefs have had the typically solid season we have come to expect from Andy Reid and crew.

The Chiefs have a 10-3 record, with their losses coming up against the Colts, Bills and Bengals. Apart from those painfully close losses (none of them being blowouts), the Chiefs are riding high into the playoffs.

Patrick Mahomes is playing some of the best football of his career, Travis Kelce is adding his name to the tight end GOAT debate, and other players are getting their jobs done. The Chiefs are on a roll, and it will take a formidable foe to stop them from going all the way.

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How is Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes performing this season?

Patrick Mahomes has been calling the shots for the Kansas City Chiefs since he was drafted straight out of Texas Tech in the first round.

That might explain how tactically sound Mahomes is, with the former league MVP being a master of the unbalanced throw. Mahomes has turned the art of being a QB upside down, and he doesn't cease to amaze.

This season has seen Mahomes double down on his impressive numbers, and these stats are translating to the Chiefs' wins. Mahomes has a stat line of 4,160 passing yards, 33 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 13 games this season.