The Denver Broncos have exorcised the demon that is the Kansas City Chiefs. In a hard-fought battle for the soul and control of the AFC West, the Broncos defeated the Chiefs 22-19, sending their divisional foes home on Sunday at .500 (5-5).

The Denver Broncos are in for one of their biggest games of the season so far when they host the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday at Mile High Stadium. The 8-2 Broncos are in the top position in the NFC West and are hoping to stay there.

Until further notice, the division-title chase is done and dusted, at least for the Kansas City Chiefs, who face a shocking uphill battle just to get back in the playoff race this season.

During his postgame press conference, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes commented on AFC West chances after Sunday's loss to the Broncos | @EdEastonJr

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs saw their AFC West hopes take a hit after an 22-19 road loss to the first-place Denver Broncos, decided by a game-winning field goal.

Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Kingsley Sumantaia entered the NFL's concussion protocol during Sunday's game vs. the Denver Broncos, the team announced.

Nik Bonitto #15 of the Denver Broncos pushes Kareem Hunt #29 of the Kansas City Chiefs out of bounds during the third quarter at Empower Field At M

Sunday’s 22-19 loss to the Broncos on Wil Lutz’s 35-yard field goal as time expired makes a record-tying 10th straight division crown a long shot. The Chiefs are currently out of playoff position; they haven’t missed the postseason since 2014.

The Broncos improve to 9-2, in firm control of the AFC West, while the Chiefs are on the outside looking in on a playoff berth

A year ago, the gripe about the Chiefs was that they weren't winning by enough. Now, they just don't win those games at all.