AFC West 2025 Predictions

Division Overview:

What should be the hands down best division in football, I have all four teams winning double digit games. I believe all four teams should be better than last season, all should have better quarterback play this season, and, as I’m sure you’ve heard by now, the best coached division in football should have all four teams fighting for the playoffs late in the season.

Breakdown

Chiefs

Losses: Eagles, Lions, Commanders, Broncos, @ Raiders
The Chiefs offense should be better this season. Josh Simmons will be an upgrade at left tackle, and a healthy Isiah Pacheco and Hollywood Brown should push the needle in the direction of returning to explosivity for KC in 2025. Couple that with the eventual return of Rashee Rice and I like Kansas City to continue their run of dominance over the AFC West.

Chargers

Losses: Chiefs, @ Raiders, @ Giants, Eagles, @ Chiefs, @ Cowboys, Texans
Jim Harbaugh will have this Chargers team in every game this season. While losing Slater at left tackle for the season is a rough loss, I believe the rest of the O-Line will step up in his absence. While Ashton Jeanty gets all the hype coming into the season, Omarion Hampton is not far behind in the talent department. I like them to make the playoffs here.

Broncos

Losses: Titans, @ Chargers, @ Eagles, @ Jets, Chiefs, Packers, Chargers
Everybody’s favorite team this offseason. Having what should be one of the best defenses in the league with a nasty pass rush, with what should be a very good “run the air out of the ball, quick game” offense should lead Denver to a playoff berth. I love the draft pick of RJ Harvey, and I anticipate a good season from Bo Nix with a solid receiving core.

Raiders

Losses: Bears, @ Chiefs, @ Broncos, Cowboys, @ Chargers, Broncos, @ Giants
I’ve beaten this horse to death. Out with Gardner Minshew and Antonio Pierce and in with Geno Smith and Pete Carroll alone is worth a handful of wins. Ashton Jeanty should be a plug and play pro bowler and Brock Bowers is a stud. Couple what should be a fun offense with some of Pete Carroll’s secret sauce on what, admittedly, is a bad defense and Vegas can definitely win some shoot outs. I have them just missing out on the playoffs this season.

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