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State of the AFC West: Can Anyone Topple the 'Efficiency Monster' Chiefs?

State of the AFC West: Can Anyone Topple the 'Efficiency Monster' Chiefs?

Update: 2025-07-30
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Joined by ESPN's Nate Taylor, this discussion covers every team's strengths and weaknesses for the upcoming season:

* Kansas City Chiefs: An in-depth look at the ‘efficiency monster’ and their biggest concerns, including the left tackle position, the offense managing without Rasheed Rice, and if the defense can continue its dominant play.

* Denver Broncos: Exploring if their elite defense is enough to carry them. The offense is a primary concern, with a focus on how new additions like J.K. Dobbins and Evan Ingram can help rookie quarterback Bo Nix succeed.

* Los Angeles Chargers: With Jim Harbaugh implementing a ‘punch you in the mouth’ offensive style, can Justin Herbert and a rebuilt roster overcome defensive question marks to make a playoff push?

* Las Vegas Raiders: Under new head coach Pete Carroll, the Raiders look ‘competent.’ An analysis of how quarterback Geno Smith and rookie tight end Brock Bowers will perform and whether the team has a hard ceiling due to its secondary.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:52 Denver Broncos: A Look at the Offense

10:00 Denver Broncos: Defensive Potential

17:35 Las Vegas Raiders: New Era with Pete Carroll

27:55 Los Angeles Chargers: Offensive Power, Defensive Questions

34:28 Kansas City Chiefs: Offensive Concerns

43:05 Kansas City Chiefs: Analyzing the Defense

53:24 Outro

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State of the AFC West: Can Anyone Topple the 'Efficiency Monster' Chiefs?

State of the AFC West: Can Anyone Topple the 'Efficiency Monster' Chiefs?

Cody Alexander and Felix Johnson