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In just over a week, NFL free agency will begin (March 10) and cause both people within the league and fans of all 32 teams to go insane. Player movement will be fast and furious, potentially changing the outlook of a team with a single swipe of the pen.
For the Kansas City Chiefs, many view this offseason as the most critical in some time. Coming off consecutive winning seasons, the Chiefs appear poised to become a legitimate contender with a couple of correct moves. Add in 11 draft picks and the potential of cap space, and Kansas City has reason to be excited about its team.
All of this makes the present a good time to take stock in where the Chiefs are perceived to be in relation to the other NFL teams. We can then check back after the draft and see how the odds have changed, giving us an idea of not only whether Kansas City has regressed or progressed, but how its rivals are faring.
Here are the odds for Kansas City winning the AFC Championship in Jan. 2016, provided by TopBet.
| Team | Odds |
| New England Patriots | +275 (11/4) |
| Denver Broncos | +450 (9/2) |
| Indianapolis Colts | +500 (5/1) |
| Baltimore Ravens | +1000 (10/1) |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | +1000 (10/1) |
| Cincinnati Bengals | +1200 (12/1) |
| Houston Texans | +1800 (18/1) |
| Kansas City Chiefs | +1800 (18/1) |
| San Diego Chargers | +1800 (18/1) |
| Miami Dolphins | +1800 (18/1) |
| Buffalo Bills | +3000 (30/1) |
| Cleveland Browns | +3500 (35/1) |
| New York Jets | +5000 (50/1) |
| Oakland Raiders | +7500 (75/1) |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | +10000 (100/1) |
| Tennessee Titans | +10000 (100/1) |
Here are the Super Bowl odds for each team, again per TopBet.
| Teams | Odds |
| Seattle Seahawks | +650 (13/2) |
| New England Patriots | +650 (13/2) |
| Green Bay Packers | +650 (13/2) |
| Denver Broncos | +1000 (10/1) |
| Indianapolis Colts | +1200 (12/1) |
| Dallas Cowboys | +1500 (15/1) |
| Baltimore Ravens | +2000 (20/1) |
| New York Giants | +2500 (25/1) |
| Cincinnati Bengals | +2500 (25/1) |
| Philadelphia Eagles | +2500 (25/1) |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | +2500 (25/1) |
| San Francisco 49ers | +3000 (30/1) |
| Detroit Lions | +3000 (30/1) |
| New Orleans Saints | +3000 (30/1) |
| San Diego Chargers | +3500 (35/1) |
| Carolina Panthers | +3500 (35/1) |
| Arizona Cardinals | +3500 (35/1) |
| Kansas City Chiefs | +4000 (40/1) |
| Chicago Bears | +4000 (40/1) |
| Miami Dolphins | +4000 (40/1) |
| St. Louis Rams | +4000 (40/1) |
| Houston Texans | +4000 (40/1) |
| Atlanta Falcons | +4000 (40/1) |
| Buffalo Bills | +6000 (60/1) |
| Minnesota Vikings | +6000 (60/1) |
| Cleveland Browns | +6000 (60/1) |
| New York Jets | +8000 (80/1) |
| Washington | +10000 (100/1) |
| Oakland Raiders | +15000 (150/1) |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | +15000 (150/1) |
| Tennessee Titans | +20000 (200/1) |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | +25000 (250/1) |
After the draft, we will check back and see which direction the Chiefs are trending. In the meantime, vote in the poll on your feelings toward Kansas City's odds.