San Diego Chargers: AFC West Review – Week 5

Brandon Scott
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October 9, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy (left) argues with NFL line judge Gary Arthur (108) during the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
October 9, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy (left) argues with NFL line judge Gary Arthur (108) during the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

How did teams from the AFC West Division fare during Week Five of the NFL season and how it relates to the San Diego Chargers…

Desperately needing a win on Sunday, especially against a divisional rival, the San Diego Chargers fell short again. Haunted by turnovers and a botched field goal attempt, head coach Mike McCoy and company continue inventing ways to lose close games in 2016.

All divisional games take place this week as the Chargers and Broncos kickoff a pivotal Week Six on Thursday in San Diego.

Oct 9, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers tight end Sean McGrath (84) is unable to recover a fumble on a field goal attempt against the Oakland Raiders in the fourth quarter at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers tight end Sean McGrath (84) is unable to recover a fumble on a field goal attempt against the Oakland Raiders in the fourth quarter at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Following are the AFC West Division results from Week 5:

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS – LOST at OAKLAND, 34-31

OAKLAND RAIDERS – WON vs. SAN DIEGO, 34-31

DENVER BRONCOS – LOST vs. ATLANTA, 23-16

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – BYE

Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) is tackled to the turf by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn (99) in the second half at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Falcons defeated the Broncos 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) is tackled to the turf by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn (99) in the second half at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Falcons defeated the Broncos 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Here are the Week 6 matchups for the division:

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS vs. DENVER BRONCOS – THUR at 8:25 EDT

DENVER BRONCOS at SAN DIEGO CHARGERS – THUR at 8:25pm EDT

OAKLAND RAIDERS vs. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – SUN at 4:05pm EDT

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at OAKLAND RAIDERS – SUN at 4:05pm EDT

October 9, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders fullback Jamize Olawale (49) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the San Diego Chargers during the fourth quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
October 9, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders fullback Jamize Olawale (49) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the San Diego Chargers during the fourth quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Current standings through Week 5 of the regular season:

OAKLAND RAIDERS (4-1)

DENVER BRONCOS (4-1)

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (2-2)

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (1-4)

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Both San Diego and Kansas City have an opportunity to bring the division closer together this week. The Chargers and Broncos face a short week meeting in a nationally televised game on Thursday night, but coming off their first loss of the season expect Denver to be ready.

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