The Sporting News is tracking the latest updates on the Chiefs' delayed flight to Denver. 6:16 p.m.: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that the Chiefs are set to take off for Denver, ending the delay.

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The team was at the airport on board a charter flight bound for Denver, Colorado, when the airfield was closed at 2:50 p.m. Saturday. Freezing rain has been causing problems for travel across the Kansas City area, icing roadways Saturday afternoon. The National Weather Service in Kansas City said travel is not advised.

The Chiefs have promoted Chris Oladokun to their active roster with their star quarterback set to sit out Week 18

Bender: "The Chiefs are planning to rest starters in Week 18, meaning Carson Wentz will get the start. That theoretically creates a path for the Broncos to clinch a playoff spot with Bo Nix. This is still an AFC West game, however, and Kansas City's defense will allow them to hang around. Denver is 4-0 S/U and 4-0 ATS in its past four home games.

Here are the schedules for the game between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday, January 5th, during Week 18 of the AFC West in the NFL 2024-25 season, live from Empower Field at Mile High (Colorado).

The Chiefs have won the AFC West nine straight years, and with Patrick Mahomes completing his age 29 year, Kansas City has the main ingredient to maintain its success. But it’s been a while since the division has been this good, and there is reason to believe that will continue.

The Broncos will host the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 at 2:25 p.m. MT.

Much like their fans have undoubtedly encountered one time or another, the Kansas City Chiefs faced a flight delay at Kansas City International Airport (KCI) Saturday afternoon. The Chiefs visit the Broncos for their final game of the NFL regular season on Sunday at 3:25 p.

The Chiefs were set to land in Denver on Saturday, but are now reportedly "stranded at the airport” due to nasty weather.

The Chiefs are one of four teams in a pretty cozy spot this weekend, having both secured a playoff spot and locked themselves into an exact seed. Well, it’s not entirely comfortable. Here’s the discomfort: The difficulty of the Chiefs’ playoff path could endure a reshuffling over the weekend, and they’ll have little to do with where it settles.