Time for our weekly look at our divisional rivals. The AFC West sure is taking a beating so far this year. Don't forget to participate in the first (and hopefully only) Brodie Croyle Pick 'Em Contest.
Team | W | L | T | Pct. | PF | A |
Denver Broncos | 2 | 1 | 0 | .667 | 52 | 57 |
San Diego Chargers | 1 | 2 | 0 | .333 | 52 | 72 |
Oakland Raiders | 1 | 2 | 0 | .333 | 67 | 83 |
Kansas City Chiefs | 1 | 2 | 0 | .333 | 26 | 50 |
The Denver Broncos
After winning their first two games by a combined four points, the Broncos dropped their third game to the Jacksonville Jaguars 23 to 14. In Denver no less. The Broncos were able to accomplish little rushing the ball. RB Travis Henry only had 35 yards rushing but only carried the ball eleven times. The Broncos as a team only rushed the ball eighteen time for a total of 47 yards. Conversely, the Jaguars rushed the ball 47 times for 186 yards. The Sports Guru from Mile High Report gives us a quick overview:
The Oakland Raiders
Last week against the Browns, the Raiders were leading the Browns 26 to 24 when the Browns' lined up for a 40 yard field goal with three seconds left. I'll let saint from Silver and Black Pride sum up the ending:
I closed my eyes and hoped, beyond all hope that the Raiders would win.
I looked down and noticed the holder knocking away the divot in the dirt as the ball was about to be snapped. And then it happened...
THE BALL IS SNAPPED...THE KICK IS ON IT'S...NO IT's NOT!!! THE KICK HAS BEEN BLOCKED!!! THE KICK HAS BEEN BLOCKED!!! THE RAIDERS WIN...THE RAIDERS WINNNNN!!!
The Chargers
The Chargers have offensive woes much like the Chiefs. LT can't get anything going this season. He's averaging 2.3 yards/carry which is exactly a half yard worse than our own powerhouse back, Larry Johnson. In the final 2:18 of the game, the Chargers gave up two touchdowns to the Packers, one of which was a 57 yard touchdown pass from Brett Favre to WR Greg Jennings. Rob from BoltHype fills us in:
While Tomlinson has not shown to be the runner fans have come to appreciate, blame cannot fall on LT's shoulders. No, the problem does not lie in Tomlinson's abilities, but rather the culprit is an unimaginative offensive coordination on the part of the Chargers coaching staff.
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