Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson
Here is a look at why I chose the AFC West teams where I did in the final ESPN.com NFL power rankings:
- Power ranking: 12
- Where I ranked them: I had San Diego ranked 13th. I had the 8-8 Chargers ranked higher than all of the non-playoff teams that finished 9-7. Forget the record, the Chargers are going to be very dangerous in the postseason.
- Power ranking: 22
- Where I ranked them: I had Denver ranked 21st. The Broncos faded down the stretch and blew what was believed to be a certain playoff berth.
- Power ranking: 26
- Where I ranked them: I had Oakland ranked 26th. Yes, the Raiders finished with five wins and Raider Nation is ecstatic, but the truth is this team was a disappointment in 2008. Perhaps the Raiders will finally turn the corner in 2009.
- Power ranking: 30
- Where I ranked them: I had Kansas City ranked 30th. The Chiefs were competitive late in the season but they could never win and with a 2-14 record, they have to be ranked where they are.
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Bill Williamson
Williamson joined ESPN.com in 2008 after four seasons covering the Denver Broncos for the Denver Post. He previously covered the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks.
AFC WEST SCOREBOARD
Sunday, 11/22
Final/OT Pittsburgh 24 Kansas City 27 Final San Diego 32 Denver 3 Final Cincinnati 17 Oakland 20