AFC West
Vegas gives the Broncos the highest expected score in the AFC West this week at about 24 points as 4.5-point favorites; the Chiefs are lowest at about 20. By EPA per play, the Chiefs have the group's best offense (#4 in the NFL) and the Chiefs the best defense (#3). On bye in week 7: Chargers.
AFC West standings
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 5-0 |
| Denver Broncos | 4-2 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3-3 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0-6 |
Week 7 matchups
| Team | Opponent | Kickoff | Spread | Total | Team expected pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | @ Cardinals | Sun, Oct 25, 4:05 PM ET | -4.5 | 43.5 | 24 |
| Chiefs | @ Seahawks | Sun, Oct 25, 8:20 PM ET | +2.5 | 42.5 | 20 |
| Raiders | vs Rams | Sun, Oct 25, 4:25 PM ET | +4.5 | 47.5 | 21.5 |
| Chargers | Bye | ||||
Spread is from that team's side (minus = favored). Expected points come from the Vegas total and spread. Lines: nflverse schedule data.
Top projected players this week
From BFN Hot Picks (PPR scoring), our own projection built from workload, Vegas totals, matchups and injury reports.
- Broncos: Bo Nix (QB, 20.1 pts, range 10.4-26.9); RJ Harvey (RB, 11.5 pts, range 5.5-17.7); J.K. Dobbins (RB, 10.5 pts, range 5.1-16.2)
- Chiefs: Kenneth Walker (RB, 22.1 pts, range 10.6-34); Patrick Mahomes (QB, 18.8 pts, range 9.8-25.3); Travis Kelce (TE, 10.2 pts, range 4.2-17.3)
- Raiders: Kirk Cousins (QB, 19.9 pts, range 10.3-26.6); Brock Bowers (TE, 18 pts, range 7.4-30.7); Ashton Jeanty (RB, 17.5 pts, range 8.4-26.9)
Advanced stats: EPA ranks through week 6
| Team | Offense EPA/play | Offense success rate | Defense EPA allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | +0.14 (#4) | 49% (#4) | -0.08 (#3) |
| Raiders | +0.04 (#13) | 44% (#15) | +0.02 (#21) |
| Broncos | -0.06 (#24) | 39% (#28) | -0.05 (#7) |
| Chargers | -0.21 (#32) | 37% (#30) | -0.03 (#9) |
EPA = expected points added per play (# = NFL rank; for defense, less allowed ranks higher). Computed by Breaking Fantasy News from nflverse play-by-play.
Latest AFC West news
- Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: Bolts hit rock bottom after 0-6 start Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Todd Monken: We're better with Jerry Jeudy than we are without him ProFootballTalk · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Role change — adjust weekly rankings for everyone in that room.
- Mike Macdonald has super encouraging update on Zach Charbonnet Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- Fantasy Football Panic Meter: Broncos' offense, Patriots' backfield among biggest concerns going into Week 7 Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- NFL Power Rankings Week 7 Roundup: Chiefs settle into No. 2 spot Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Los Angeles Chargers news: What are you plans for the bye week? Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Week 7 NFL odds, picks, predictions: Computer model backs Jets and Broncos CBS Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- 2027 NFL Draft projected order: Chargers, Eagles spiraling toward top 5 picks The Athletic NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Chiefs News: Nick Bolton has most 10+ tackle games in franchise history Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- NFL Draft's first-round gamble: What Jets, Browns can learn from Super Bowl winners and failed rebuilds CBS Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- NFL Week 7 picks and score predictions: Bears top Patriots in Thursday thriller, Chiefs edge Seahawks CBS Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- NFL Week 6 Offensive Line Spotlight: Kingsley Suamataia shines in Week 6 PFF · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- ‘Leave That to Tom (Brady), Peyton (Manning) and Patrick Mahomes’ — Broncos’ Super Bowl Champ Shields Bo Nix From Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Criticism Pro Football Network · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Seahawks-Broncos in Week 6 draws 16.26 million on Prime Video Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- ‘You Don’t Have to Be a Hall of Famer,’ ‘It Was All Facts’ — Cris Carter Defends Ryan Fitzpatrick After Backlash Over Bo Nix Criticism Pro Football Network · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- NFL power rankings Week 7: Do struggling Rams, Seahawks drop out of top 10? Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Horse Tracks: Stop blaming Bo Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- ‘More Concerned With What They Have’ — Broncos Insider Pumps Brakes on Rumors of Denver Trading for $44M All-Pro Pro Football Network · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Target/touch shares shift on both teams. Re-check depth charts.
- ‘Very Weird,’ ‘People Will Write Anything’ — NFL Fans Defend Madison Beer After Columnist Blames Her for Justin Herbert’s Struggles Pro Football Network · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Video surfaces of Bills star taking a beer from Raiders fan in wild celebration Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Broncos vs. Cardinals odds: Opening lines for Week 7 matchup Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Jim Harbaugh on Mike McDaniel: "We're looking into everything" ProFootballTalk · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Seahawks Injury News: Anthony Bradford inching closer to Week 7 return vs. Chiefs Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- Broncos’ run game is terrible: who is to blame? Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
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