AFC WEST: Pre-Draft Predictions and Analysis

Note: This is a pre-draft analysis on the teams and predictions based on the new schedule release. Moshe Football understands that some of the teams records may seem too high or too low. This is due to the type of quick predictions. Moshe Football will also have after draft predictions, and post pre-season predictions (the main one that will be deeper analyzed and the one Moshe Football will stand by). So if you have any beef, save it for the later predictions.

AFC WEST

y-Denver Broncos 14-2

San Diego Chargers 7-9

Oakland Raiders 6-10

Kansas City Chiefs 4-12


Z= Conference Champs, Y=Division Champs, X=Playoff Spot

Denver Broncos

The Broncos have is what is considered the easiest schedule in the NFL. Simply looking at the schedule one could agree, especially since they play in the AFC West (the new NFC West?). With great pick ups as Wes Welker, the Broncos should ease through the season.

NOTABLE WIN: Week 1 vs Baltimore Ravens - Beating the Super Bowl champs that kicked them out of the playoffs will give the Broncos a confidence boost. 

NOTABLE LOSS: Week 12 at New England Patriots - The team they will eventually lose the AFC Championship to, and another loss for Manning against Brady.
San Diego Chargers

Finally Norv Turner is gone. The Chargers have talent to be a top team in the AFC, but their leadership has prevented that in the past. New coach Mike McCoy won't make an immediate impact but won't make this team any worse. They could be a surprise team. Is it okay to call the Chargers a surprise team?

NOTABLE WIN: Week 4 vs Dallas Cowboys - After starting 0-3, the Charger's will get their first win of the season and go 6-6 from here.

NOTABLE LOSS: Week 2 at Philadelphia Eagles - The Eagles will give the Chargers the dreaded 0-2.

Oakland Raiders

QB is the position in question for the Raiders. After the riddance of Carson Palmer, the team is in much need   for someone behind center. Otherwise if this team is healthy (e.g McFadden), they are always a threat.

NOTABLE WIN: Week 6 at Kansas City Chiefs - Oakland will show that they're at least better than Kansas.

NOTABLE LOSS: Week 17 vs Denver Broncos - The Raiders will be swept once again by Denver.

Kansas City Chiefs

With the leadership of Andy Reid, many are giving the Chiefs much praise. But don't be surprised when this team is a disappointment. Reid should of pulled a Jeff Fisher and take a year off before coming back.

NOTABLE WIN: Week 1 vs Jacksonville Jaguars - The Chiefs will start the season 1-0, making Andy Reid look great.

NOTABLE LOSS: Week 3 at Philadelphia Eagles - Andy Reid will loos against his former team.