![](https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/70/2023/02/Chiefs-Check-in.png?w=1000&h=600&crop=1)
The Chiefs are resting up on their bye week before preparing for the second half of their schedule. They sit atop the AFC with a 7-2 record, which includes just one conference loss. K.C. controls its own destiny for playoff seeding and will strive to once again have home-field advantage throughout the playoffs for an unprecedented sixth straight year.
Here are the latest Chiefs stories on this edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Wednesday, November 8:
Chiefs on pace for home field advantage yet again throughout the playoffs
![](https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/70/2022/09/USATSI_19050670.jpg)
K.C. currently holds the No. 1 seed in the AFC and controls its own destiny for playoff positioning.
How do the 2023 Chiefs stack up against previous teams?
![](https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/70/2023/11/USATSI_21825871.jpg)
Fox Sports’ Nick Wright believes the 2023 Chiefs are the best in team history.
Best Chiefs PFF grades from Week 9
![](https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/70/2023/01/USATSI_19710360.jpg)
Check out which Chiefs players earned the top grades from PFF in Week 9.
Worst Chiefs PFF grades from Week 9
![](https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/70/2020/09/5de5fa7d12444dca8eb71a03ec6f723f.jpg)
Check out which Chiefs players earned the lowest grades from PFF in Week 9.
George Karlaftis having a breakout season in year two
![](https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/70/2022/08/1414664661.jpg)
Karlaftis ranks seventh among all pass rushers in the NFL in quarterback pressures.
Joe Thuney is K.C.'s unsung hero
![](https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/70/2023/06/USATSI_19892342.jpg)
Thuney’s 81.3 pass-blocking grade is the best in the league among all offensive guards.
Chiefs' defense accomplishing rare feats
![](https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/70/2022/12/USATSI_19677885.jpg)
The K.C. defense is allowing just 3.0 yards per play on third downs, which is the best mark of any defense since at least 2000.
Around the AFC West
![](https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/70/2023/02/Around-the-AFCWest.png)
Denver Broncos
- Inside linebacker Josey Jewell and defensive lineman Zach Allen were both fined for unsportsmanlike conduct against the Chiefs in Week 8.
Las Vegas Raiders
- Punter A.J. Cole set an impressive NFL record this past Sunday against the Giants.
Los Angeles Chargers
- Veteran receiver Keenan Allen reached an impressive milestone during the Chargers’ victory over the Jets.
Around the NFL
![](https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/70/2023/02/Around-the-NFL.png)
- The Rams have signed veteran free-agent quarterback Carson Wentz.
- The Titans are committing to rookie Will Levis as their starting quarterback for the rest of the season.
- The Cowboys have signed recently reinstated wide receiver Martavis Bryant.
- Check out Touchdown Wire’s Week 9 power rankings.