Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson
The following is a look at why I placed the AFC West teams where I did in the Week 5 NFL Power Rankings:
San Diego Chargers
Power ranking: 8
Where I picked them: I had the Chargers at No. 10 as the highest ranked two-loss team. They are moving up the rankings at a solid pace after losing their first two games. This is one of the league's most dangerous teams.
Denver Broncos
Power ranking: 11
Where I picked them: I had the Broncos slide five spots after a loss at Kansas City at No. 9. This was a perfect opportunity for Denver to go 4-0 and keep some room between them and the Chargers. Denver lost because of sloppy offense and another dose of bad defense. This is a good squad, primarily because of the offense, but that was a bad loss.
Oakland Raiders
Power ranking: 28
Where I picked them: I had the Raiders at No. 27. I have had them at No. 27 in recent weeks. Oakland could easily be 3-1 but its horrible fourth-quarter play the past two weeks has cost them dearly.
Kansas City Chiefs
Power ranking: 29
Where I picked them: I had the Chiefs at No. 28. I was tempted to put them higher but the Chiefs still have plenty of problems. Yes, the win over Denver was very nice but I have to see some consistency from Kansas City before moving it up the rankings.
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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.