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Previous: . kansas city chiefs. 7. team. 124. <p>The Kansas City Chiefs are the hottest team in the National Football League, outside of the Carolina Panthers who remain undefeated. Kansas City was able to beat the Baltimroe Ravens at M&T Bank on Sunday afternoon by a count of 34-14.</p> <p>Kansas City did not do much on offense, but was able to generate two touchdowns on defense including a 73-yard fumble recovery by Tyvon Branch and a 90-yard pick-six by rookie Marcus Peters. The Chiefs have been absolutely rolling to the point of being 9-5 after starting 1-5 over the first six weeks of the campaign.</p> <p>Kansas City is currently sitting in the fifth seed of the AFC playoff picture but could move up should it win out, and the Denver Broncos lose once. The Chiefs play their two final games at Arrowhead Stadium, one of the hardest places to play in the NFL. Next week, the Chiefs will host the Cleveland Browns before taking on the Oakland Raiders in Week 17.</p> <p>Despite a solid record, Kansas City needs to continue winning or it could be bypassed for a wild card spot by either the New York Jets or Pittsburgh Steelers. Andy Reid has to be feeling very confident about this group.</p>. (9-5)