Here's a look around the AFC West as we approach Week 7 of the NFL regular season:
Denver Broncos (4-2)
Week 7 Power Ranking:No. 6
Week 7 Opponent:The Broncos host the Houston Texans on Monday night at 7:30 p.m. CT
The Broncos lost their second game in a row against the San Diego Chargers last week on Thursday Night Football, and they look to right the ship against the Houston Texans this week on Monday Night Football. The matchup is highlighted by the fact that quarterback Brock Osweiler will start against the Broncos for the first time since leaving the organization this past offseason.
Some relevant links:
- Via USA TODAY, linebacker Brandon Marshall had some extremely harsh words for Osweiler leading into Sunday's game.
- LB DeMarcus Ware is “hopeful” he's closing in on a return to the lineup.
- Via Sports Illustrated, Von Miller on the aura of starting quarterback Trevor Siemian.
- Head coach Gary Kubiak returned to practice with the Broncos after missing last week's game.
- Left tackle Russell Okung and center Matt Paradis missed Tuesday practice for the Broncos.
San Diego Chargers (2-4)
Week 7 Power Ranking:No. 24
Week 7 Opponent:The Chargers visit the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at 3:05 p.m. CT
After ending their three-game losing streak against the Broncos, the Chargers will try to keep it rolling against the Atlanta Falcons. It's important to note that even though the Chargers are two games under .500, each of their four losses came by the margin of one score or less, meaning the team could actually be better than its record through the first six games of the season.
Some relevant links:
- It's been an emotional week for the San Diego Chargers.
- Some highlights from the Chargers Monday practice.
- A deeper look at third-year defensive tackle Tenny Palepoi.
- The San Diego Union-Tribune thinks rookie defensive end Joey Bosa has put “hop in step” of the Chargers defense.
Oakland Raiders (4-2)
Week 7 Power Ranking:No. 14
Week 7 Opponent:The Raiders visit the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at Noon.
The Raiders look to get back on track after suffering a 26-10 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday. Because both the Broncos and Raiders have both played one more game than the Chiefs, they remain in a tie for first place in the AFC West.
Some relevant links:
- Sounds of the Game from Oakland's matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Via the Mercury News, an opponent outlook on the Jacksonville Jaguars, whom the Chiefs also face later this year.
- Raiders defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. will begin running this week.
- Head coach Jack Del Rio and defensive end Khalil Mack talked the Raiders mindset headed into this week.
