AFC West Review – Week 7

Brandon Scott
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Oct 23, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy congratulates running back Melvin Gordon (28) after a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at the Georgia Dome. The Chargers defeated the Falcons 33-30 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy congratulates running back Melvin Gordon (28) after a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at the Georgia Dome. The Chargers defeated the Falcons 33-30 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

The good news is the San Diego Chargers earned another victory during Week Seven, but unfortunately every other AFC West team did as well. The Bolts pulled off a comeback victory in overtime after forcing a timely turnover and masterful fourth down stop. As mentioned Oakland, Denver, and Kansas City won; keeping the race for the division title the same entering Week Eight.

After Sunday each team will be halfway through their respective schedules minus the Kansas City Chiefs. As the season approaches the midway point, the Chargers appear to be turning a corner and will need to string together more wins in order to climb back into the playoff picture.

Oct 23, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; San Diego Chargers strong safety Dexter McCoil (23) celebrates a defensive stop of the Atlanta Falcons in overtime of their game at the Georgia Dome. The Chargers won 33-30 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; San Diego Chargers strong safety Dexter McCoil (23) celebrates a defensive stop of the Atlanta Falcons in overtime of their game at the Georgia Dome. The Chargers won 33-30 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Following are the AFC West Division results from Week 7:

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS – WON at ATLANTA, 33-30 (OT)

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – WON vs. NEW ORLEANS, 27-21

DENVER BRONCOS – WON vs. HOUSTON, 27-9

OAKLAND RAIDERS – WON at JACKSONVILLE, 33-16

Oct 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) is tackled by Houston Texans defensive back Corey Moore (43) and defensive back Charles James (31) and inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) in the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) is tackled by Houston Texans defensive back Corey Moore (43) and defensive back Charles James (31) and inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) in the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Here are the Week 8 matchups for the division:

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS at DENVER BRONCOS – SUN at 4:05 EDT

DENVER BRONCOS vs. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS – SUN at 4:05pm EDT

OAKLAND RAIDERS at TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS – SUN at 1:00pm EDT

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at INDIANAPOLIS COLTS – SUN at 1:00pm EDT

Oct 23, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) reacts after a touchdown in the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Oakland Raiders won 33-16. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) reacts after a touchdown in the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Oakland Raiders won 33-16. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

Current standings through Week 7 of the regular season:

OAKLAND RAIDERS (5-2)

DENVER BRONCOS (5-2)

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (4-2)

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (3-4)

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San Diego has an opportunity to take a huge step back into the playoff picture with a win on Sunday. Defeating the defending Super Bowl champions twice would not only pay immediate dividends, but could come into play should the Bolts be tied with Denver at any point later in the season. Kansas City travels to Indianapolis and Oakland will try to maintain their lead with a win in Tampa Bay.

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