Published on: November 17, 2025, 04:20h. 

Updated on: November 17, 2025, 04:22h.

• Payton emerges as frontrunner for NFL Coach of the Year post impressive victory against theChiefs
• Allen back in the MVP discussion with six touchdowns in triumph over the Bucs
• Eagles ascend to the top of Super Bowl betting odds following Week 11

The prevailing narrative in the NFL today revolves around what many deem the decline of the Kansas City Chiefs dynasty. They suffered a disappointing 22-19 defeat to the Denver Broncos yesterday afternoon, dropping their season record to 5-5 and leaving them outside playoff contention.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes posted a performance of 29 completions out of 45 attempts, totaling 276 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Tight end Travis Kelce recorded nine receptions for 91 yards and one touchdown.

The Broncos, now a formidable 9-2 and topping the AFC West, showcased exceptional defense and exhibit substantial confidence under head coach Sean Payton. The ESPN Football Power Index suggests that the Broncos might finish the season with a record of 12.3 wins to 4.7 losses, ranking fourth overall, following the Eagles (12.4-4.6), Rams (12.3-4.6), and Patriots (12.3-4.7).

Eagles Shine Bright

“The fear factor surrounding Kansas City has dissipated,” remarked ESPN NFL analyst Damien Woody this morning. He believes teams no longer view the Chiefs with trepidation.

Personally, I wouldn’t underestimate the Chiefs. I’ve just placed a bet on them to not only reach the playoffs but win the Super Bowl (+1050 at Caesars Sportsbook).

“The betting line for the Chiefs-Broncos game shifted significantly as the majority of wagers favored Kansas City,” stated Joey Feazel, Head of Football at Caesars Sportsbook.

Wagering enthusiasts seem reluctant to give up on the Chiefs.

Chiefs-Broncos Betting Outlook Beneficial for Books

Feazel observed that overall, it was a balanced day between bettors and the sportsbooks.

“The day started favorably for customers with the Dolphins capitalizing on late mistakes by the Commanders in Madrid, winning 16-13,” he detailed. “The afternoon slate was highlighted by the Bills-Buccaneers game, which was particularly favorable for bettors with positive SGP outcomes. In the later games, the 49ers’ decisive victory favored bettors, while the Rams’ win without covering made it a mixed result.”

The Bears edged the Vikings (19-17 win) and the Chiefs-Broncos game were the most favorable for the sportsbooks. Conversely, the Bucs-Bills, Bengals-Steelers (34-12 Steelers), and 49ers-Cards (41-22, 49ers over the Cards) matches delivered strong results for bettors.

Allen’s Stellar Performance

Meanwhile, the Eagles showcased their prowess last night, defeating the Detroit Lions 16-9, and are now favored to win the Super Bowl at Caesars Sportsbook, listed at +550, followed by the Rams at +850.

In Buffalo, Bills’ QB Josh Allen delivered a remarkable six-touchdown performance during a 44-32 victory against Tampa Bay. This achievement surpasses the combined total of the Chargers’ Justin Herbert, Mahomes, the Ravens’ Lamar Jackson, the Broncos’ Bo Nix, the Rams’ Matthew Stafford, the Seahawks’ Sam Darnold, and the Bucs’ Baker Mayfield.

Has Allen surged in MVP contention after carrying the Bills? At DraftKings, he’s now at +475, trailing behind the Patriots’ QB Drake Maye at +185 and Rams QB Matthew Stafford at +150. Facing Allen in Buffalo is certainly a daunting prospect for opponents.

Key Headlines Impacting Betting

This evening brings the MNF showdown between the 3-5-1 Cowboys and the struggling 2-7 Raiders in Las Vegas. Dallas is -192 on the money line at DraftKings, while the Raiders are at +160. The spread sits at Dallas -3.5 (-110), Raiders +3.5 (-110). FanDuel lists the Cowboys at -190, the Raiders +160, and at BetMGM, the money line for Dallas is -185 (accounting for 61% of bets and 74% of the handle today) while the Raiders sit at +155.

Today’s most wagered player props at BetMGM include the Raiders’ Brock Bowers Over 72.5 Receiving Yards (-140), Cowboys’ KaVontae Turpin Under 1.5 Receptions Made (+110), Raiders’ Tyler Lockett Over 2.5 Receptions Made (-160), Cowboys’ Jake Ferguson Under 4.5 Receptions Made (+100), and Cowboys’ George Pickens Over 65.5 Receiving Yards (-115).

A few noteworthy headlines to consider from a betting perspective include:

• Shedeur Sanders made his quarterback debut for the Browns against the Ravens, turning in a disappointing 4/16 for 47 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception in a 23-16 defeat. To add to his troubles, he discovered his home had been burglarized during the match.
• Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. is anticipated to be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury sustained in yesterday’s 30-27 loss to the Panthers.
• The Jets are benching QB Justin Fields, opting to start Tyrod Taylor against the Ravens next Sunday.