The Kansas City Chiefs rallied to overcome a 10-point deficit and defeat the Los Angeles Chargers, 17-10, on Sunday, preserving their perfect record to begin the year. The win also meant that the Chiefs protected their high standing in the various NFL “power rankings” from around the web, where Kansas City claimed the top spot virtually across the board.
The folks at Bleacher Report, for example, ranked the Chiefs at No. 1 this week along with the below analysis:
“The Kansas Chiefs just keep winning. Whatever the circumstances, whatever the adversity, the Chiefs find a way to get the job done.”
Elsewhere, Vinnie Iyer at The Sporting News wrote the following in his explanation of Kansas City’s top ranking:
“Somehow, Kansas City seems to be getting harder to beat by the game.”
Here’s a look at where the Chiefs landed in a handful of other “power rankings” from around the web:
ESPN: No. 1
Yahoo! Sports: No. 1
Sports Illustrated: No. 1
NBC Sports: No. 1
The 33rd Team: No. 1
FOX Sports: No. 1
USA Today: No. 1