Just a week ago we all knew a win against Carolina would put the Chiefs great position, and that is exactly what has happened. Kansas City is now in first place in arguably the best division in football, with three of the teams owning three of the four best records in the AFC. For this reason alone, the Chiefs cannot afford to take any game for granted at this point in the season.
On Sunday, there are several things to watch for in this match up against the Buccaneers that will help decide whether this team will continue to keep pace with the rest of the AFC West, or take a step back in this close playoff race.