That “tough” schedule has some caveats.
The Ravens game could have went either way. A toes length.
Rice played the first 3 games. Same Pacheco.
The Bengals lost by 1 to them. In KC.
Atlanta choked. And, it’s Atlanta.
Chargers got out to a 10-0 lead. Lost 17-10.
They beat the Saints at home. Everyone is beating them now.
Then today they beat an injury ravaged 49er team on both sides of the ball.
This has not been a difficult schedule.
But, the Chiefs have the healthiest and best D in the NFL and that is the main reason they are winning.
There could be 4-5 losses at most on their schedule but a lot would have to go wrong.
If say we are the 4 seed, there is a good chance we might avoid them till the AFCCG.
Could see the Chargers winning in round 1 and going to KC. And we go to like Houston or Baltimore. Honestly, who would you rather play in round 2? For me it might be KC.
Bottom line. The best AND healthiest team wins.
And I think it would be optimal to get that 2 or 3 seed.