AFC West 2026 Power Rankings | Denver Broncos News

The AFC West is heating up for 2026, with Denver Broncos poised to reign supreme at 12-5 thanks to Jaylen Waddle, a revamped defense, and Sean Payton’s leadership — even as Bo Nix faces skepticism. The Chiefs, still Mahomes-powered and bolstered by Kenneth Walker and rookies, are right behind at 12-5 but fall short of the title. The Chargers limp into an 8-9 season plagued by injuries and a shaky new defensive coordinator, while the Raiders sink to 6-11 despite some OL upgrades — their weak passing game and shaky defense leaving them out in the cold. 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/135db5c882ba8aef