AFC Non-Quarterbacks Making Waves | NFL News

Who’s really carrying the AFC this season? Beyond the quarterbacks, teams are banking on explosive receivers, elite defenders, and breakout stars to turn the tide. The Bills loaded up with DJ Moore for Josh Allen, Patriots splashed cash on Christian Gonzalez, and Miami’s De’Von Achane is lighting up the backfield. In the North, Pittsburgh added Michael Pittman Jr., Ravens bet big on Trey Hendrickson, and Cincinnati brought in Dexter Lawrence — while the Browns locked down Denzel Ward. Down South, Jonathan Taylor still drives the Colts, Jeffery Simmons anchors the Titans, Will Anderson Jr. leads the Texans’ defense, and Hines-Allen aims to keep momentum with the Jaguars. In the West, Nik Bonitto’s sack prowess fuels Denver, Brock Bowers could be Raiders’ answer, Chargers rely on Slater and Alt to protect Justin Herbert, and the Chiefs hope Kenneth Walker III revives their offense. These non-quarterbacks are the unsung heroes — the real pillars holding teams together as the season heats up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e7a57a6deebb9039