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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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Khalil Mack
Dec 24, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack (52) celebrates after a safety against the San Diego Chargers during an NFL football game at O.co Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Oakland’s Front Seven

Khalil Mack, Von Miller, JJ Watt, Aaron Donald. That’s the list of players who can consistently singlehandedly change a game from inside the box. Nose tackle Dan Williams can only be moved by a forklift, and Bruce Irvin keeps an offense honest by beating one on ones on the side opposite Mack.

The Raiders defense was inconsistent last season due in large part to a leaky secondary that brought in Sean Smith from Kansas City to help out at corner. The hype around the Raiders is for real. They have the highest upside of any team in the AFC West.

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