It would have been easy for Ja'Quan McMillian to interpret the Denver Broncos' recent decision in the NFL draft as an indictment on his play. When the Broncos selected cornerback Jahdae Barron in the first round of the 2025 draft, it came with some serious implications for McMillian.

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

Take a look at our staff predictions for the Kansas City Chiefs' rivalry matchup against the Denver Broncos in Week 11.

The Broncos have the best stranglehold on the AFC West for the first time since Peyton Manning. Following a Chargers loss, Denver has two more wins than Los Angeles and four more wins than Kansas City. The Broncos are 9-2, and at the top of the AFC heading into their bye week!

At this point in the season, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are usually cruising toward another division title and being touted as Super Bowl favorites.

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes sends strong message on TE Travis Kelce after loss to the Denver Broncos.

Denver has an impressive 8-2 record this year and is weeks away from unseating Kansas City as the AFC West champions for the first time since 2015. Head coach Sean Payton has seemingly found his franchise quarterback in Bo Nix, and the Broncos are positioning themselves to be a top contender for the AFC's No. 1 playoff seed.

Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos got a signature win over their division rivals the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. His wife Izzy Nix had a signature look herself with a custom fit for the game while she talked some smack in it after winning.