Last week, the Kansas City Chiefs were ranked No. 8 in the Around the NFL Preseason Power Poll. This week, we'll take a look around the AFC West at the other teams as we approach Week 1 of the NFL regular season.
Denver Broncos
Preseason Power Poll:No.9
Week 1 Opponent:vs.* *Carolina Panthers on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. CT
The defending Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos open up their season on national television this Thursday against the Carolina Panthers in the first Super Bowl rematch since 1970, when the Chiefs began their season against the Minnesota Vikings.
Some relevant links:
- Denver linebacker Von Miller refers to Panthers quarterback Cam Newton as “Super Cam.”
- Linebacker DeMarcus Ware says that the Super Bowl 50 film is still useful even entering a regular-season game against the Panthers.
- NBC's Sunday Night Football crew previewed Panthers-Broncos.
- The Ringer's Danny Kelly explained how former seventh-round pick Trevor Siemian became Denver’s starter.
- Mark Sanchez, who was released by the Broncos, signed with the Dallas Cowboys.
San Diego Chargers
Preseason Power Poll:No. 17
Week 1 Opponent:at Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. CT
The Chargers open their season at Arrowhead Stadium this Sunday against the Chiefs in the first AFC West divisional matchup of the year.
Some relevant links:
- Chargers rookie defensive end Joey Bosa missed his first opportunity to partake in a padded practice in preparation for the Chiefs on Monday.
- General manager Tom Telesco spoke about Bosa, Melvin Gordon and recent additions to the team.
- Chargers.com catches up with cornerback Pierre Desir after San Diego claimed him off waivers from the Cleveland Browns.
- The San Diego Union-Tribune's Tom Krasovic explains why and the Chiefs should keep an eye on rookie linebacker Jatavis Brown this week.
- The Chargers will be without running back Branden Oliver this season after he tore his Achilles this preseason.
Oakland Raiders
Preseason Power Poll:No. 10
Week 1 Opponent:at New Orleans Saints at 12:00 p.m. CT
The Raiders will open their season away against the New Orleans Saints, who are looking to rebound from a disappointing 7-9 season.
Some relevant links:
- A look at the final 53-man roster for the Raiders.
- The Raiders kept four undrafted free agents on the final list.
- Defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. was placed on Injured Reserve with a hip injury.
- Cornerback DJ Hayden said this preseason it’s about time he makes some plays in Oakland.
- Cornerback Neiko Thorpe, who was cut by the Raiders, is heading to Indianapolis.
