Here's a look around the AFC West as we approach Week 6 of the NFL regular season:
Denver Broncos (4-1)
Week 6 Power Ranking:No. 5
Week 6 Opponent:The Broncos visit the San Diego Chargers on Thursday at 7:25 p.m. CT
After beginning the season with a perfect 4-0 record, the Broncos suffered their first loss of the season against the red hot Atlanta Falcons last week. With starting quarterback Trevor Siemian out of the lineup with a shoulder injury, rookie Paxton Lynch made the first start of his career. Lynch went 23 of 35 for 223 yards, a touchdown and an interception. He was sacked six times. It's unclear yet as to whether Siemian will return on Thursday night.
Some relevant links:
- Head coach Gary Kubiak will not coach the Broncos Thursday as he deals with a complex migraine condition.
- USA Today on Kubiak's interim replacement, Joe DeCamillis.
- Trevor Siemian was limited in practice Monday.
- Some insight from Pro Football Talk on why the Atlanta Falcons had rushing success against Denver.
- Tight end Virgil Green says he’s playing against the Chargers.
San Diego Chargers (1-4)
Week 6 Power Ranking:No. 28
Week 6 Opponent:The Chargers host the Denver Broncos on Thursday at 7:25 p.m. CT
The Chargers lost by one score or less for the fourth time this season on Sunday, this time via a botched field goal attempt that would have tied the game late in the fourth quarter. San Diego will have to get over the tough loss quickly, as they host the defending Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos on Thursday night.
Some relevant links:
- Chargers coaches spoke to kicker Josh Lambo after he was seen laughing after botched field goal.
- The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that punter Drew Kaser will be relieved of his holding duties this week.
- Chargers placed inside linebacker Nick Dzubnar on the reserve-injured list, activating former Chiefs nose tackle Damion Square.
- A closer look at rookie defensive end Joey Bosa's debut on Sunday.
Oakland Raiders (4-1)
Week 6 Power Ranking:No. 10
Week 6 Opponent:The Raiders host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at 3:05 p.m.
The Oakland Raiders were the 34-31 victors over the aforementioned San Diego Chargers last Sunday, and they have now won three games in a row, tied for first with the Broncos in the AFC West standings. They host the Chiefs Sunday in the second of their six divisional matchups this season.
Some relevant links:
- Head coach Jack Del Rio addressed the media after Oakland’s win against the Chargers.
- USA Today recapped how the Raiders have used close wins to get to 4-1.
- Wins are the only stat that matters to the Raiders, per ESPN.
- Five questions answered in Oakland's win over the Chargers.
- QB Derek Carr joined local sports radio station 95.7 The Game Monday morning: the transcript.
