The Denver Broncos didn’t play in Week 9, but a division rival’s loss helped the Broncos avoid dropping a spot in the AFC West.
After a bye, the Broncos (3-5) are still third in the division, above the Las Vegas Raiders (2-6). Las Vegas had an opportunity to climb above Denver in the standings on Sunday, but the Raiders blew a 17-0 lead in a 27-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Following that loss, Las Vegas remains in fourth place in the division. Here’s a look at how the AFC West stands entering Week 10.
| Team | W-L | Div. | Conf. |
| 1. Kansas City Chiefs | 6-2 | 2-0 | 3-2 |
| 2. Los Angeles Chargers | 5-3 | 2-1 | 4-2 |
| 3. Denver Broncos | 3-5 | 0-2 | 2-4 |
| 4. Las Vegas Raiders | 2-6 | 1-2 | 2-4 |
The Broncos have four division games remaining this season — home against the Raiders, home against the Chargers and a pair of games against the Chiefs. Denver has a big hole to dig out of in the AFC West, but the team still has an outside shot of competing for a Wild Card berth this season.
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