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 8 NFL Power Rankings:
San Diego Chargers
- Power ranking: 17
- Where I ranked them: I had the Chargers 20th. Every time I move the Chargers up the rankings they take a step back. Maybe this is what this team is. Maybe it's just an inconsistent, mediocre team? I still don't think so, but I can't rank this 3-4 team any higher this week.
Denver Broncos
- Power ranking: 18
- Where I ranked them: I had Denver 18th. This team is floundering badly. It is killing itself with turnovers and with bad overall play on defense. This team is falling fast.
Oakland Raiders
- Power ranking: 27
- Where I had them ranked: I had the Raiders ranked 27th. It was a nice, resilient win over the Jets in overtime on Sunday. But the Raiders, until further notice, are in a cluster in the low 20s.
Kansas City Chiefs
- Power ranking: 30
- Where I had them ranked? I had the Chiefs at No. 30. This team is going nowhere fast and it is heading backward.
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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