NFL: Takeaways from Week 9 in the AFC West

With Week 9 almost in the rearview, what did we learn from our friends in the AFC West? Defenses showed up in gritty wins for the Broncos and Chargers, while the Chiefs and Raiders traded haymakers with the Bills and Jaguars,
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'These are the ones you look forward to': Broncos eager for prime-time AFC West showdown with Raiders

We have to win them,” quarterback Bo Nix said Tuesday when asked about playing in AFC West matchups. “These are the ones that have the most weight to them. These are the ones that you have to go in there and win to set yourself up for the playoffs.

NFL playoff picture: Broncos continue to lead AFC West

Midway through the 2025 NFL season, the Denver Broncos are sitting in first place in the AFC West with a 7-2 record. The Los Angeles Chargers (6-3) defeated the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, but they're still a game behind Denver. The Kansas City Chiefs (5-4) lost to the Buffalo Bills and the Las Vegas Raiders (2-6) lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

NFL: Report card grades for every AFC West team for Week 9

Each week of the NFL season, I’ll grade each AFC West team’s performance with a report card that tells the truth. Offense, defense, and overall performance will be measured accordingly. My grades aren’t about the box scores,

Report: Jakobi Meyers-Patriots reunion ends as WR traded to AFC South team

The wide receiver was traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Jaguars on Tuesday ahead of the 4 p.m. NFL trade deadline, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. The Raiders will receive fourth- and sixth-round picks.

Renck vs. Keeler: Is trade for receiver or tight end last piece to Broncos winning AFC West?

The Broncos have a chance to snare the AFC’s top seed, and definitely a path to win the division. Rashid Shaheed for a third-round pick makes a lot of sense for a team going for it.
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David Njoku Trade Rumors: AFC West contenders could eye Browns TE ahead deadline to strengthen offense

According to reports, the Broncos' AFC West rivals, the Las Vegas Raiders, are also open to landing Njoku before the trade deadline. This season, Njoku has recorded 260 yards and tow touchdowns on 27 receptions. His output has been affected by Cleveland's struggles in the quarterback role.

AFC West Week 10 opening odds: Denver is big favorite over Las Vegas

In Week 10, the Kansas City Chiefs are scheduled for the annual bye week. All three of the AFC West foes will be playing, however. The Broncos are coming off an 18-15 victory on the road over the Houston Texans in Week 9. The Raiders came up short in a 30-29 overtime loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
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