Posted by ESPN.com’s Bill Williamson
Here is an area each team in the AFC West must improve upon in Week 8:
Denver's special teams: The Broncos don’t have many issues, but they do need to tighten up their special teams coverage unit. In their last game, against San Diego, Darren Sproles brought back a punt for a touchdown. Denver cut punter Brett Kern and signed veteran Mitch Berger this week in an attempt to spark the unit.
Oakland's run defense: The Raiders' run defense was horrendous against the Jets. It gave up 316 yards in the game. This has been a problem for the Raiders the past few years. And, obviously it is still a problem. The Raiders must stop San Diego’s run offense Sunday or they will not have a chance to win.
San Diego's red zone offense: The one problem for San Diego in its 37-7 win over Kansas City on Sunday was its red zone offense. The Chargers were just 2 for 5 in trips inside the Chiefs’ 20-yard line. This has been an issue all season. If the Chargers are going to get back in the playoff chase, they cannot continue to leave points on the field.
Here is an area each team in the AFC West must improve upon in Week 8:
Denver's special teams: The Broncos don’t have many issues, but they do need to tighten up their special teams coverage unit. In their last game, against San Diego, Darren Sproles brought back a punt for a touchdown. Denver cut punter Brett Kern and signed veteran Mitch Berger this week in an attempt to spark the unit.
Oakland's run defense: The Raiders' run defense was horrendous against the Jets. It gave up 316 yards in the game. This has been a problem for the Raiders the past few years. And, obviously it is still a problem. The Raiders must stop San Diego’s run offense Sunday or they will not have a chance to win.
San Diego's red zone offense: The one problem for San Diego in its 37-7 win over Kansas City on Sunday was its red zone offense. The Chargers were just 2 for 5 in trips inside the Chiefs’ 20-yard line. This has been an issue all season. If the Chargers are going to get back in the playoff chase, they cannot continue to leave points on the field.
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AFC WEST SCOREBOARD
Sunday, 11/22
Final/OT Pittsburgh 24 Kansas City 27 Final San Diego 32 Denver 3 Final Cincinnati 17 Oakland 20