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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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Nov 1, 2015; London, United Kingdom; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston (50) celebrates with teammates Tamba Hall (91) and Eric Fisher (72) after intercepting a pass in the second quarter against the Detroit Lions during game 14 of the NFL International Series at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Chiefs Defense

Justin Houston is a certified monster. However, his career is constantly threatened by injuries.. He will start the season on the PUP list and miss at least six games. Dontari Poe is one of the most dominant players in football, but he missed time last year, which may have been due in part to the fact that he played over 90% of snaps the year before – an insane amount for a defensive tackle.

Look for 2nd round pick and top 10 talent Chris Jones to shine in spot duty on the line this year. Eric Berry is the best safety in football pre and post lymphoma, and the Chiefs are playing hardball by placing the franchise tag on him because…Chiefs.

Marcus Peters lead the league in interceptions last season, which was due in large part to the fact that no cornerback was targeted more than him. With Sean Smith departed, he will surely see the ball less this year, and whether the busts remain in his game while the booms decrease remains to be seen.

There are many moving parts to this defense, but when it’s humming, it can roll with anyone in the league.

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