AFC West Week 2 Preview: Raiders Stand Alone

The Las Vegas Raiders are the only 1-0 team in the AFC West.

Following their 17-16 Week 1 victory over the Denver Broncos, the Las Vegas Raiders are the only 1-0 team in the AFC West.

Things are likely to shake up big time in the division this week, though.

Here's what to look for from the Raiders' three AFC West rivals this week:

Kansas City Chiefs at Jacksonville Jaguars

The Chiefs will be looking to bounce back from their opening night loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 1, but this time, they won't be on their home turf.

Kansas City heads to Jacksonville to take on quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars on Sunday, their first meeting since the 2022-23 Divisional Round of the post-season.

The Jaguars come off a strong Week 1 performance, having defeated Indianapolis Colts, 31-24, in Indianapolis.

For the Chiefs to earn their first win of the season, especially on the road, they can't afford to have the same defensive showing they had against Detroit, when they allowed 368 total yards.

That could be a challenge against a Jacksonville team that put up 342 total yards last week on the road.

Fortunately for Kansas City, the defending Super Bowl champions had two of their stars, tight end Travis Kelce and defensive end Chris Jones, back practicing after their Week 1 absence.

Los Angeles Chargers at Tennessee Titans

The Chargers enter their Week 2 game against the Titans looking to put their heartbreaking, 36-34 loss to the Miami Dolphins behind them.

Los Angeles allowed Miami to put up a whopping 536 total yards, 466 of which came in the air.

Its own offense, on the other hand, had a good day itself, putting up 433 yards, including 233 on the ground.

Tennessee comes off a close loss of its own and will surely be looking to redeem itself with a victory in its home opener.

Washington Commanders at Denver Broncos

Denver held its own against a Raiders team that has had its number in recent years, but it wasn't enough.

Though the Broncos are home again this week, things won't get any easier as they prepare to face a tough Commanders defense.

In its narrow 20-16 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, Washington held the Cardinals to a single touchdown and three field goals, and allowed only 13 first down conversions and four third down conversions while also recovering two Arizona fumbles.

The Commanders also were able to capitalize on Arizona's nine penalties that ultimately cost them 122 yards.

For the Broncos to get their first victory in the Sean Payton era, they will need to play a clean game with limited turnovers and penalties.

The Silver and Black remain on the road this week as they travel to play the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Sept. 17, at 1:05 p.m. EDT/10:05 a.m. PDT.

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