NFL Power Rankings: Looking at All 32 Teams Entering Week 15

Dec 11, 2016; Green Bay, WS, USA; Green Bay Packers player Clay Matthews offers a helping hand to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson after knocking him to the ground in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory credit: Dan Powers/Post-Crescent via USA TODAY NETWORK /

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Dec 8, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) breaks up a pass intended for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Andre Holmes (18) during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

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OK, it’s time to admit the Chiefs are for real. Their Thursday Night Football victory over the Raiders is proof enough they belong in the discussion for a realistic AFC contender. And to add an exclamation point to head coach Andy Reid’s team, they’ve knocked off the Raiders in both games this season.

Most impressive, of course, was the Chiefs defense. This unit held the high-flying Raiders offense to a mere 244 yards of total offense and kept Oakland quarterback Derek Carr in check.

And opposing teams need to figure out how to handle tight end Travis Kelce too. As long as Kelce is making plays, Kansas City is a team to be reckoned with.