3 AFC teams capable of dethroning the Chiefs in 2023

The Buffalo Bills:

Another team that has challenged the Chiefs and pushed them all the way is the Buffalo Bills. It's arguable that they should have beaten the Chiefs on a few occasions, had it not been for some late-game heroics by Mahomes.

The Bills, led by quarterback Josh Allen, have built one of the best rosters in the NFL on both sides of the ball. They won the last three AFC East division titles with at least 11 wins. In two of the last three seasons, the Bills were eliminated by the Chiefs in the playoffs.

In 2022, only the Bills were able to get close to the offensive prowess of the Chiefs. They finished second in both points per game and total yards per game, behind Kansas City. However, where the Bills differ from other teams is how good their defense is.

Not only are the Bills able to match the Chiefs offensively, they are able to limit Patrick Mahomes and get stops when needed. The Bills only allowed 17.9 points a game in 2022, second behind the San Francisco 49ers.

2022 looked like it was going to be the year it all came together for the Bills. However, an unfortunate accident that took place on the field to safety Damar Hamlin clearly derailed their season, and they were unable to recover.

Next season, fans can expect the Buffalo Bills to start just as fast as they did in 2022 and make a legitimate run at representing the AFC in Super Bowl LVIII.