My AFC West Predictions:
Chargers: 14-3
Ceiling is 14-3 and my low is 12-5. I say we sweep the division this year. We have a lot of talent and our wins will be determined by the trench. O-Line and D-Line step up this year on the run and against it. But at 12-5 we will be placed as the division leader.
Chiefs: 8-9
Patrick still is in recovery, I think he comes back week 3-5, but still has an uphill battle with an aging Travis Kelce and a WR room that cannot get focused/healthy.
Broncos: 11-6
Like the Patriots they had a relatively easy schedule to the playoffs with a number 1 ranked offensive line. Bo Nix after two surgeries on his ankle now will have a limited range of mobility for the first half of the season. He’ll be healthy, but I’m sure he play with precaution.
Raiders: 6-11
Drafting Mendoza was a game changer for the Raiders. I believe it’ll be a rocky start but with a slightly better O-Line and RB Ashton Jeanty will have worked on his blocking. I see no other improvements so I assume with QB Mendoza they’ll gain 3 additional wins from the season prior. Much more needs to be addressed.