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The Chiefs’ schedule gets a lot tougher starting in Week 7

It’s hard to deny that the (5-0) Kansas City Chiefs had a favorable schedule to begin the 2026 regular season. The best opponent so far has been the (4-2) Denver Broncos, who were clearly caught off guard by the Chiefs’…

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Chiefs’ schedule gets a lot tougher starting in Week 7
Key Things to Know
  • Ron Kopp Jr. argues the 5-0 Chiefs face a significantly tougher schedule starting in Week 7 against Seattle.
  • Four of Kansas City's previous five opponents held a combined 5-18 record entering Week 7.
  • The Chiefs play six of their next eight games on the road, including trips to Denver, Buffalo, and Cincinnati.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Kansas City Chiefs hold an undefeated 5-0 record, but writer Ron Kopp Jr. argues their schedule becomes significantly more challenging starting in Week 7. Kansas City's first five opponents have largely struggled, combining for a 9-20 record, with the 4-2 Denver Broncos representing their toughest challenge so far. The upcoming slate includes an impending road game against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on "Sunday Night Football."

Kopp Jr. highlights that six of the Chiefs' next eight games are on the road, including challenging trips to face the Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, and Cincinnati Bengals. Moving forward, the Chiefs will encounter seven teams that reached the postseason last year, alongside matchups against formidable contenders such as the undefeated San Francisco 49ers and the New England Patriots.

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