As the 2023 NFL season approaches, the AFC is as congested as it's ever been in modern NFL history.
The Kansas City Chiefs are the top dogs and defending Super Bowl champions, but a host of other teams, seemingly all with MVP-level quarterbacks and top draft picks, are lining up to challenge them for the title of the best team in the conference.
Here, we share our favorite bets, long shots and dark horse picks, and teams to fade heading into the new campaign. Let’s dive into the picks:
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To Win AFC
The Chiefs are the rightful favorites at the top of the board, having been to the AFC Championship Game in five consecutive seasons and the Super Bowl in three of those five.