Here's a look around the AFC West as we approach Week 11 of the NFL regular season:
Denver Broncos (7-3)
Week 11 Power Ranking:No. 6
Week 11 Opponent:The Broncos are on the bye.
The Broncos are coming off an improbable win against the New Orleans Saints. After the Saints tied the game, 23-23, with a touchdown, rookie safety Justin Simmons blocked the point after, and another rookie safety, Will Parks, returned the ball 84 yards for a defensive two-point conversion. Instead of entering the bye 6-4, all of a sudden, the Broncos entered on a high note at 7-3.
Some relevant links:
- Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib practiced for the first time since October 28 on Tuesday afternoon, before the Broncos broke for the bye week.
- Via ESPN, head coach Gary Kubiak wants quarterback Trevor Siemian to “play big.”
- Via The Denver Post, rookie QB Paxton Lynch got full reps Tuesday as Siemian rested.
- Via The Denver Channel, offensive lineman Ty Sambrailo will see more time at right tackle after the bye week.
San Diego Chargers (4-6)
Week 11 Power Ranking:No. 19
Week 11 Opponent:The Chargers are on the bye.
The Chargers enter their bye week after a heartbreaking loss to the Miami Dolphins. As QB Philip Rivers tried to get the Chargers into field goal range with the game tied, 24-24, Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso intercepted a pass and he returned it 60 yards for a game-winning touchdown.
Some relevant links:
- Chargers lose nose tackle Brandon Mebane for the season with a biceps injury.
- Via The San Diego Union-Tribune, the Chargers waived center Chris Watt.
- Checking in with CB Jason Verrett on his way back from a torn ACL.
Oakland Raiders (7-2)
Week 11 Power Ranking:No. 5
Week 11 Opponent:The Raiders host the Houston Texans in Mexico City at 7:30 p.m. CT on Monday night.
The Raiders are back to football after their bye week, their sights set on Monday Night Football against the Houston Texans in Mexico City.
Some relevant links:
- Via The Mercury News, five keys to the Raiders’ postseason push.
- Animated punter Marquete King visited the folks of “Good Morning Football.”
- Via Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, dramatic wins around the AFC West kept the division race tight.
- Via Sports Illustrated, here's why the Raiders are legitimate Super Bowl contenders.
