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Ranking the Four AFC West Rosters, From Worst to Best

With a young roster anchored by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, the Chiefs have the talent necessary to go for an eighth consecutive division title in 2023.

For seven consecutive years, the Chiefs have ruled the AFC West. And while anything is possible, they’re strong favorites to do so again.

However, they’ll face a challenge from the Chargers, who made the playoffs for the first time last year under coach Brandon Staley. Going 10–7 despite a myriad of injuries, Los Angeles has the talent to push Kansas City.

The Broncos and Raiders are in a different situation than their divisional counterparts. Both Denver and Las Vegas have quarterback questions along with shaky offensive lines.

Sean Payton is trying to get the Broncos back to respectability after a brutal 2022 under Nathaniel Hackett, while Josh McDaniels might be coaching for his job in Sin City.

Here’s how we see the four rosters stacking up in the AFC West, starting with the Silver and Black.