The Kansas City Chiefs dropped to No. 12 in the NFL.com Power Rankings this week. Here's a look around the AFC West as we approach Week 3 of the NFL regular season:
Denver Broncos (2-0)
Week 3 Power Ranking:No. 3
Week 3 Opponent:at Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. CT
After barely pulling out their Super Bowl rematch, the Broncos defeated the Indianapolis Colts, 34-20 in Week 2. This week, they head to Cincinnati.
Some relevant links:
- Here is wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders mic’d up against the Indianapolis Colts.
- Von Miller came up with a big strip-sack late in the game.
- Defensive lineman DeMarcus Ware could miss about a month after surgery for a broken right forearm.
- Former Chiefs and current Broncos offensive lineman Donald Stephenson is expected to miss a week with a calf injury.
- A look at Broncos-Bengals matchup from a Cincinnati perspective.
San Diego Chargers (1-1)
Week 3 Power Ranking:No. 21
Week 3 Opponent:at Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at 3:25 p.m. CT
The Chargers responded well after the loss to the Chiefs in Week 1. The Chargers blew out the Jacksonville Jaguars, 38-14 in their home opener. They now head to play the Colts, who are coming off the loss to the Broncos.
Some relevant links:
- The Chargers weigh in on losing running back Danny Woodhead for the season thanks to a torn ACL.
- Former Chiefs running back Dexter McCluster signed with San Diego.
- Starting Safety Jahleel Addae will miss time with a broken clavicle.
- Chargers signed wide receiver Griff Whalen.
- A quick preview of Chargers-Colts from Colts.com.
Oakland Raiders (1-1)
Week 3 Power Ranking:No. 17
Week 3 Opponent:at Tennessee Titans on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. CT
The Raiders lost a close one to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2, 35-28, and now travel to Tennessee for their Week 3 matchup.
Some relevant links:
- Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio promises changes after defense disappointing versus Falcons.
- Oakland first-round safety Karl Joseph getting more playing time may be part of the answer.
- The Raiders O-line has been an early strength.
- A question-and-answer session with Raiders safety Reggie Nelson.
