NFL Network had a panel of 13 of their experts to predict the AFC playoff race. According to six of them, the Kansas City Chiefs will top the Denver Broncos in the AFC West.

The problem here is that the other seven pick the Broncos to win the division

I'm impressed that many people picked the Chiefs to be honest. The Chiefs still haven't beaten the Broncos since Peyton Manning came to town three years ago. Manning has lost one regular season game against the AFC West in the last three years. They own the division.

It's fair to wonder though if that reign is coming to an end. Manning is another year older. The Chiefs seem to be getting better. The gap appears to be closing ... we'll just have to see how it actually plays out.

Here are the NFL Network Six who dare to pick the Chiefs in the AFC West. (Note Steve Wyche's quote in their piece wondering why the Chiefs aren't mentioned as Super Bowl contenders.)

Judy Battista: Broncos

Jeffri Chadiha: Chiefs

Brian Billick: Broncos

Michael Silver: Broncos

Colleen Wolfe: Broncos

Steve Wyche: Chiefs

Gil Brandt: Chiefs

Adam Schein: Broncos

Charley Casserly: Broncos

Elliot Harrison: Chiefs

Marc Sessler: Broncos

Dave Dameshek: Chiefs

Bucky Brooks: Chiefs