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NFL predictions: Which teams will top NFC and AFC?

By Brad Miller

January 16, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass against Arizona Cardinals during the first half in a NFC Divisional round playoff game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 16, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass against Arizona Cardinals during the first half in a NFC Divisional round playoff game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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A look at the AFC West

Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Daniels (76) puts pressure on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11). Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Daniels (76) puts pressure on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11). Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

AFC West

1.       Kansas City         11-5

2.       Oakland               10-6

3.       Denver                 10-6

4.       San Diego            4-12

The  Kansas City Chiefs have quietly put together a strong team.  Like their QB, the Chiefs won’t be overly flashy but will play sound, hard-nosed football.  The only question mark will be Jamaal Charles’ health.

The Raiders are so close to being in the playoff hunt and they will make a surge to do so this year. Their Derek Carr-to-Amari Cooper should be fun to watch.

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

Super Bowl champs Denver Broncos had to spend this offseason figuring out who would be under center.

Peyton Manning?  Retired.

Capable backup Brock Osweiler?  Off to Houston.

What?!?

They brought in Mark Sanchez (who was released and joined the Cowboys), and have second-year QB Trevor Siemian or rookie Paxton Lynch on the roster.  Not having a solid choice is going to hurt the Broncos.

The Chargers always have a chance to win when QB Phillip Rivers gets on a roll.  The triumvirate of Keenan Allen, Travis Benjamin and Melvin Gordon can be explosive.

Next: Who's got the edge in the AFC North?

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