AFC WEST AT A GLANCE
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
■ VS. RAIDERS: Oct. 10, Arrowhead Stadium; Jan. 8, Allegiant Stadium
■ KEY ADDITIONS: WR Marquez Valdes-scantling, WR Juju Smith-schuster
■ KEY SUBTRACTIONS: WR Tyreek Hill, S Tyrann Mathieu, DE Melvin Ingram
■ OUTLOOK: The Chiefs were the one team in the division to take a step back in personnel after making the decision to trade dynamic wide receiver Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins. No doubt the Chiefs still have quarterback Patrick Mahomes, All-pro tight end Travis Kelce and all the brilliance of coach Andy Reid. The wide receiver additions of Valdes-scantling and Smith-schuster will add firepower. But it will be a different-looking Chiefs offense.
■ FINISH: First
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
■ VS. RAIDERS: Sep. 11, Sofi Stadium. Dec. 4, Allegiant Stadium
■ KEY ADDITIONS: CB J.C. Jackson, DE/OLB Khalil Mack, DT Sebastian Joseph-day
■ KEY SUBTRACTIONS: DT Justin Jones, DT Linval Joseph, LB Kyzir White
■ OUTLOOK: The Chargers did well for themselves with the defensive additions of J.C. Jackson and Khalil Mack, although Jackson could be out to start the season with an ankle injury. And without question, they have one of the most dynamic young quarterbacks in the game in Justin Herbert. Coupled with a talent-laden roster and a bright young head coach in Brandon Staley, the Chargers are poised for a playoff run and in any other division would be considered the favorite.
■ FINISH: Third
DENVER BRONCOS
■ VS. RAIDERS: Oct. 2, Allegiant Stadium. Nov. 20, Empower Field at Mile High
■ KEY ADDITIONS: QB Russell Wilson, E/OLB Randy Gregory, LB Alex Singleton
■ KEY SUBTRACTIONS: QB Teddy Bridgewater, QB
Drew Lock, TE Noah Fant
■ OUTLOOK: For a few years now, the thought was the Broncos were just a quarterback away from legitimate contention. Well, they acquired Russell Wilson for a bushel of draft picks and young players. It was a win-now move, and it certainly has a chance to pay off. That said, the Broncos now have to prove they really were just a QB away. But Super Bowl worthy? Division champion worthy? Not so fast.
■ FINISH: Fourth