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 7 NFL Power Rankings:
San Diego Chargers
- Power ranking: 11
- Where I ranked them: I had the Chargers 14th. I want to rank this team in the top five. I think they are that talented and they certainly showed that in the win over New England. It was the Chargers' most impressive game of the season. If this team can show some consistency, it will rise up the rankings soon.
Denver Broncos
- Power ranking: 12
- Where I ranked them: I had the Broncos 11th. This is a solid team and Denver should have beaten the Jaguars if it hadn't been for silly mistakes. Denver is 4-2 and is entering a pivotal game at New England on Monday night.
Oakland Raiders
- Power ranking: 29
- Where I ranked them: I had the Raiders 28th. The Raiders are headed in the wrong direction after their 34-3 drubbing in New Orleans.
Kansas City Chiefs
- Power ranking: 30
- Where I ranked them: I kept the Chiefs at 29th after their bye week. I was tempted to move the Rams ahead of the Chiefs after St. Louis' win at Washington. But I think, overall, the Chiefs are a tad better than their in-state rival.
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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.
AFC WEST SCOREBOARD
Sunday, 11/22
Final/OT Pittsburgh 24 Kansas City 27 Final San Diego 32 Denver 3 Final Cincinnati 17 Oakland 20