So, I was wondering what the schedule looks like for the rest of the AFC West and to my surprise I think we are in pretty good shape after the first 8 games.
Broncos (2-4) have...
Raiders (H)
49ers (in London)
if we can win these 2 we will be 4-4, both are huge games if we are going to win the division
Chiefs (3-2) have...
Jaguars (H)
Bills (H)
Raiders (V)
at best, the Chiefs will go 2-1 and will be 5-3 after 8
Chargers (2-4) have...
Patriots (H)
Titans (H)
at best they go 1-1 and will be 3-5 after 8
Raiders (2-4) have...
Broncos (V)
Seahawks (H)
at best they go 1-1 and will be 3-5 after 8
So, if the Broncos play well and win the next two games they should be right in the divisional race unless the Chiefs win 3 games straight. the second half of the Chiefs schedule looks as easy as the first half, so it will be almost necessary for the Broncos to win both games against the Chiefs to win any tiebreakers.
Call me optimistic or a kool-aid drinker, but I think we have a decent chance.