San Diego Chargers: AFC West Review – Week 3

Brandon Scott
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Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; The San Diego Charger Girls perform during the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; The San Diego Charger Girls perform during the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

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

The San Diego Chargers fell on the road in Indianapolis Sunday, but have a great opportunity to rebound at home next week. Unfortunately, injury struck again as the defense will be without linebacker Manti Te’o for the remainder of the season following an Achilles injury.

There were no divisional games on the schedule for Week Three, but the Chargers were the only team to not record a victory. San Diego needs a win next week in order to keep pace with their difficult division.

Sep 25, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Diego Chargers corner back Jason Verrett (22) tries to advance a punt against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Diego Chargers corner back Jason Verrett (22) tries to advance a punt against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports

Following are the AFC West Division results from Week 3:

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS – LOST at INDIANAPOLIS, 26-22

DENVER BRONCOS – WON at CINCINNATI, 29-17

OAKLAND RAIDERS – WON at TENNESSEE, 17-10

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – WON vs. NEW YORK JETS, 24-3

Sep 25, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Oakland Raiders safety Reggie Nelson (27) celebrates after breaking up a pass intended for Tennessee Titans receiver Rishard Matthews (18) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. The Raiders won 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Oakland Raiders safety Reggie Nelson (27) celebrates after breaking up a pass intended for Tennessee Titans receiver Rishard Matthews (18) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. The Raiders won 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Here are the Week 4 matchups for the division:

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS vs. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS – SUN at 4:25 EDT

DENVER BRONCOS at TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS – SUN at 4:05pm EDT

OAKLAND RAIDERS at BALTIMORE RAVENS – SUN at 1:00pm EDT

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS – SUN at 8:30pm EDT

Sep 25, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) gives instruction prior to the snap against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) gives instruction prior to the snap against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Current standings through Week 3 of the regular season:

DENVER BRONCOS, 3-0

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS, 2-1

OAKLAND RAIDERS, 2-1

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS, 1-2

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San Diego returns home and faces a struggling New Orleans team that typically doesn’t play as well on the road. With the only home game for the AFC West next week the Chargers will be looking to keep pace in the division. Denver will be in Tampa facing an improved Buccaneers team and Oakland visits Baltimore, but could be difficult wins on the road. The Chiefs face Pittsburgh on Sunday night in another tough matchup. The Chargers desperately need a win in Week Four.

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