Denver Broncos: AFC West week nine predictions

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 07: Head coach Vance Joseph of the Denver Broncos reacts against the New York Jets during the second half in the game at MetLife Stadium on October 07, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 07: Head coach Vance Joseph of the Denver Broncos reacts against the New York Jets during the second half in the game at MetLife Stadium on October 07, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
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PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 16: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs drops back to pass in the first half during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on September 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 16: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs drops back to pass in the first half during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on September 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Chiefs @ Browns

Graham Tiedtke

The top team in the AFC takes a trip to Cleveland to take on one of the worst teams in the AFC.

The Chiefs face the Browns on Sunday and it should be a very entertaining game. The Chiefs are a 9-point favorite as of Wednesday.

Cleveland fired its head coach, Hue Jackson, along with offensive coordinator Todd Haley following a 33-18 loss to their division foe, the Pittsburgh Steelers. Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams was installed as the interim head coach.

The Chiefs continue to boast a dominant offense led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes and running back Kareem Hunt. Cleveland has a rising star in quarterback Baker Mayfield.

I personally like where the Browns are headed and was surprised that they let Jackson go. But that’s what happens when you’re leading a team that has gone 3-36-1 and when your head coach and coordinator(s) don’t get along.

Chiefs 38, Browns 28

Baylor Bradac 

The high octane Kansas City Chiefs (7-1) will be rolling into Cleveland to take on the (2-5-1) Browns.

This one could actually be a fun game to watch. Both teams are ranked in the bottom three of the league in overall defense, but both boast a top five offensive attack.

The Browns will look to use their 4th-ranked rush attack to counter the 2nd-ranked passing attack of the Chiefs.

All of this is setting up for a potential shootout. The Browns have done a good job staying in games this year, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they stepped it up and make this game worth watching.

Chiefs 38, Browns 30

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