Chiefs vs. Broncos odds, picks, spread, prediction: Start time, NFL Week 8 betting preview, best bets

The Kansas City Chiefs visit the Denver Broncos for NFL Week 8 after suffering their first loss of the season, in a rematch of the Week 1 game. Denver enters on momentum, having won three straight and five of six since the opener, with the Broncos improving on defense by allowing 15.7 points per game over their last three. DraftKings lists Kansas City as a 1.5-point favorite. The SportsLine Projection Model simulates each matchup 10,000 times and is in a 58-51 run in Week 8 of the 2026 season. The preview spotlights Mahomes’ recent red-zone struggles and Denver’s cleaner play, including a more interception-free stretch for Bo Nix.