The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs now have sole possession of first place within the AFC West.
After defeating the Los Angeles Chargers on “Thursday Night time Soccer,” the Chiefs are the one unbeaten workforce left within the division. Right here’s how the standings take care of Week 2:
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (2-0)
Los Angeles Chargers (1-1)
Denver Broncos (1-1)
Las Vegas Raiders (0-2)
Right here’s a deeper take a look at the AFC West heading into Week 3:
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (2-0)
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General document: 2-0
vs. AFC West: 1-0
vs. AFC: 1-0
Factors for: 71
Factors towards: 45
Week 2 end result: Received 27-24 vs. Chargers
Week 3 opponent: at Indianapolis Colts
The Chiefs received a nail-biter of their first dwelling recreation of the season. Okay.C. trailed by 10 at two completely different factors of the sport however finally jumped forward because of a fourth-quarter pick-six by rookie cornerback Justin Watson.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes ended the day with 235 yards and two touchdowns passing, whereas operating again Clyde Edwards-Helaire stood out with 118 whole yards on 12 touches. The protection stepped up as nicely, with defensive lineman Chris Jones incomes a pair of sacks.
The Chiefs return on the highway in Week 3 towards the 0-1-1 Colts, who hope to regain momentum after being shut out 24-0 by the Jacksonville Jaguars over the weekend.
Los Angeles Chargers (1-1)
General document: 1-1
vs. AFC West: 1-1
vs. AFC: 1-1
Factors for: 48
Factors towards: 46
Week 2 end result: Misplaced 24-27 at Chiefs
Week 3 opponent: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
The Chargers couldn’t fairly maintain onto their lead towards the Chiefs at GEHA Discipline at Arrowhead Stadium in Week 2. It got here all the way down to the wire, however a fourth-quarter interception by Chargers QB Justin Herbert put the sport into Kansas Metropolis’s palms and it by no means left.
Herbert was banged up within the fourth quarter of that recreation, and it seems he fractured rib cartilage after successful by Chiefs defensive finish Mike Danna. Herbert performed by his damage and completed the sport, however the long-term results of his damage stay unclear. The Chargers plan to tackle the 1-1 Jaguars at dwelling in Week 3.
Denver Broncos (1-1)
General document: 1-1
vs. AFC West: 0-0
vs. AFC: 1-0
Factors for: 32
Factors towards: 26
Week 2 end result: Received 16-9 vs. Houston Texans
Week 3 opponent: vs. San Francisco 49ers
After a disappointing Monday evening outing towards the Seahawks in Week 1, the Broncos bounced again with an in depth win over the Texans. QB Russell Wilson had an up-and-down day with 219 yards and one landing passing together with one interception. The workforce’s operating recreation was the spotlight with RBs Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon combining for 122 yards on 15 carries.
Denver has its hardest take a look at but in Week 3 with a matchup towards the 1-1 49ers on “Sunday Night time Soccer.” The Niners misplaced QB Trey Lance to an ankle damage in Week 2, so Jimmy Garoppolo will get the nod at signal-caller.
Las Vegas Raiders (0-2)
General document: 0-2
vs. AFC West: 0-1
vs. AFC: 0-1
Factors for: 42
Factors towards: 53
Week 2 end result: Misplaced 23-29 vs. Arizona Cardinals
Week 3 opponent: at Tennessee Titans
The Raiders are the one AFC West squad that continues to be with out a victory. They misplaced in extra time towards the Cardinals after a fumble by receiver Hunter Renfrow become a game-winning fumble-return landing by Cardinals cornerback Byron Murphy.
The Raiders had at one level led the sport 20-0 and in addition led 23-7 within the fourth quarter. The sport-losing fumble by Renfrow was his second fumble of the sport, and he was additionally evaluated for a concussion after the sport. A tough day general for Vegas, who will search for its first win of the season towards the 0-1 Titans in Week 3.