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Ranking Best Division in NFL

By Parker Hurley

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: Detroit Lions running back Tion Green #38 runs the ball against Chicago Bears cornerback Bryce Callahan #37 during the first half at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: Detroit Lions running back Tion Green #38 runs the ball against Chicago Bears cornerback Bryce Callahan #37 during the first half at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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CARSON, CA – DECEMBER 31: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders directs his team before throwing the ball during the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on December 31, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA – DECEMBER 31: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders directs his team before throwing the ball during the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on December 31, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) /

7. AFC West: Chargers, Raiders, Chiefs, Broncos

When you break down the AFC West, the question starts to arise as to whether or not the Chargers are the top dog in this division.

The Kansas City Chiefs won the division last season. However, they are shifting from Alex Smith to Patrick Mahomes. Smith is a safe bet where you know what you are getting. It would have them compete for a division, but not a Super Bowl. Patrick Mahomes is a complete wild card. It could result in another division title or a year or two of rebuilding.

Their defense is not getting any younger and aside from Tyreek Hill, their wide receiver room does have some questions. Time will tell as to whether or not Mahomes can carry the roster.

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Speaking of a wild card, that is the Oakland Raiders. Nobody really knows what John Gruden has up his sleeve, but he sure has made some questionable moves. He added some old veteran skill players and added a project tackle to replace Donald Penn who is on the roster. This is a team with a chance to strike with the addition of some young talent and it does not seem like they took advantage this offseason.

The Denver Broncos should have a strong defense that only gets better with Bradley Chubb. However, the question is whether the offense can take a step forward. Case Keenum may be an upgrade at quarterback, but this was a team drafting in the top five last season. Does Keenum get the top drafting top 15?

Then, there is the Chargers. A second-year coach who made strides last season. The return of top ten pick Mike Williams and second-round guard Forest Lamp. The steal of the draft in 2018 in Derwin James. All of this tied together by a team that got hot last season due to a strong defensive line and pass rush. This is a team that could compete in 2018. However, they do not carry a division in power rankings.

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