Kansas City's offensive structure demands disciplined gap assignments and sound coverage from opposing defenses, while Denver's defense has historically been physical enough to make this a competitive series even in the Chiefs' dominant years. The Broncos' offense will need to sustain drives and control the ball to limit Kansas City's opportunities, as short possessions on offense tend to compound quickly against a team of the Chiefs' caliber. Check back the day before the game for the full preview and picks.

• Whether Denver's defense can create pressure and disrupt Kansas City's timing-based passing attack, which has historically dissected zone coverages
• How the Broncos' offense manages possession and field position against a Chiefs defense that forces opponents into third-and-long situations
• The turnover battle, as Kansas City has consistently capitalized on mistakes more efficiently than nearly any team in the league in recent seasons