Tag: AFC West standings

The Chargers snapped their two-game losing streak and improved to 3-4 after defeating the Bears on Sunday night. What about the others in the division?

With that, let’s take a look at the AFC West standings entering Week 9.

1.) Chiefs (6-2)

After winning their last six games before this game, the Chiefs were stunned by the Broncos. Kansas City, uncharacteristically, only managed nine points, all while turning the ball over five times. They sacked Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson six times, but their poor offensive output was not enough to get the job done.

2.) Chargers (3-4)

For the first time all season, the Chargers played a complete game in all three phases. Justin Herbert was phenomenal, completing 31 of 40 pass attempts for 298 yards and three touchdowns. The defense limited the Bears to just 13 points and forced two turnovers. Cameron Dicker made all of his field goals and extra points.

3.) Raiders (3-5)

The Raiders lost to the Lions on Monday night, 26-14. Las Vegas’ defense forced three turnovers, including a pick-six. Ultimately, their offense was so bad. They failed even to reach 160 total yards. It resulted in wide receiver Davante Adams slamming his helmet on the ground at the end of the game. Head coach Josh McDaniel’s seat is getting hotter and hotter.

4.) Broncos (3-5)

Going into Sunday, the Broncos were 0-12 against Patrick Mahomes. They ended that streak, thanks to a defensive performance that consisted of five committed turnovers. Wilson only threw for 112 yards, but he was still able to muster three touchdowns.

The Chargers were on their bye this past week, so they watched the other teams in the division play.

With that, let’s take a look at the AFC West standings entering Week 6.

1.) Chiefs (4-1)

Kansas City defeated the Vikings, 27-20. After being tied up at the half, the Chiefs scored two touchdowns in the third quarter, one of which came from Travis Kelce, who briefly left the matchup with a non-contact ankle injury. Minnesota pulled within seven points in the final quarter, but the Chiefs’ defense stepped up down the stretch to seal the deal.

2.) Chargers (2-2)

BYE

3.) Raiders (2-3)

Las Vegas defeated the Packers on Monday night in a low-scoring affair. The Raiders’ offense was nothing to write about, but their defense came through. They made a handful of stops, including two interceptions on Jordan Love in the fourth quarter. In total, Love was picked off three times. Additionally, Maxx Crosby outmatched the Packers’ offensive line.

4.) Broncos (1-4)

Denver was defeated by the Jets by the score of 31-21. The Broncos had the lead at the half, but the second half was filled with a multitude of blunders, including Russell Wilson losing a fumble that was returned for a touchdown in the second half. Denver’s defense surrendered 23 points in the second half and had no answer for New York’s run game which totaled 234 yards.

The Chargers improved to .500 after beating the Raiders on Sunday afternoon.

But how about the others in the division?

Let’s take a look at the AFC West standings entering Week 5.

1.) Chiefs (3-1)

Many thought Kansas City would roll into MetLife Stadium and easily cruise to victory. But the Jets put up a fight, making the game come down to the wire. New York trailed by as much as 17 points, but they were able to tie up the game 20 apiece. The Chiefs took the lead on a field goal early in the fourth quarter and a Zach Wilson turnover ultimately decided the outcome of the game, with Kansas City coming out on top, 23-20.

2.) Chargers (2-2)

It wouldn’t be a Chargers game if it didn’t have fans on the edge of their seats. It was like that, even though it shouldn’t have been. Going into the half with a comfortable 24-7 lead, Los Angeles’ offense fell flat, totaling just 85 yards and zero points in the second half. Luckily, the defense came up big to bail them out, with Asante Samuel Jr. notching a clutch interception at their own goal line. On the day, they amassed seven sacks, six by Khalil Mack and held the Raiders to 1 of 11 on third-down conversions.

3.) Raiders (1-3)

The Raiders rolled with rookie Aidan O’Connell under center while Jimmy Garoppolo was out with a concussion. O’Connell experienced growing pains, with most of the seven sacks from holding the ball for too long. Las Vegas’ defense in the second half kept them alive, as they forced two three-and-outs, got an interception and made a fourth-down stop on the Chargers’ first four possessions. But ultimately, O’Connell’s pick in the final minutes determined the Raiders’ fate.

4.) Broncos (1-3)

The Broncos picked up their first win of the season after defeating the Bears, 31-28. It seemed like Denver was done for being down 28-7. But Russell Wilson, who had 135 yards and two touchdowns in the second half, and their defense, which slowed down Justin Fields and forced two turnovers, including one that was returned for a touchdown, was the recipe for the comeback victory.