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The 10 Biggest Threats to the Broncos’ AFC West Title

By Jacob Weindling

Oct 12, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) after the game at O.co Coliseum. The Chargers defeated the Raiders 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) after the game at O.co Coliseum. The Chargers defeated the Raiders 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 1, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDanials looks on with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) in the second half at MetLife Stadium. The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 17-9. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports /

9. New England 

Last year, the difference between a first round bye then a home AFC title game versus a trip to Houston, then New England, and then Kansas City or home for Pittsburgh was Peyton’s week two comeback and Jamaal Charles’ subsequent fumble.

Adding an up and coming Raiders team and a probable bounce back season from the Chargers should tighten this division significantly. The Broncos play the Patriots and the rest of the division does not. In a year where the AFC West seems destined to be decided by one game, the Broncos’ first place schedule could be the ultimate factor.

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