The 2024 title has a slightly more impressive flavor, as the Chiefs won a division that houses the Chargers and Denver Broncos teams, who are also currently in the playoffs.

KC has also become a master at picking up narrow wins. The Chiefs improved their season record to 10-0 in one-score games, with many wins coming in the final seconds of the game.

“We keep the ratings, baby. Keep the ratings,” senior defensive lineman Chris Jones said. “I’m preparing for later in the playoffs when every game will be close. There will be a similar atmosphere in every game. Very tight, very tight. Maybe it all comes down to a field goal to win the game, and we know how to close.”

After becoming the first NFL team to secure a spot in the playoffs a week earlier with a win over the Las Vegas Raiders a week earlier, the Chiefs have now strengthened their division and are one step ahead of the AFC at 12-1 closer to top seed and the associated first round bye.

As winners of two straight Super Bowls, Kansas City is well on its way to accomplishing this historic mission in its pursuit of an unprecedented three-peat.

The Chiefs have won three straight games, nine consecutive AFC West titles, are top of their conference and have four games left before they officially begin defending their Super Bowl crowns.

“We won the division, that’s the first step,” Mahomes said on NBC after the game. “We have many more goals that we want to achieve.”