Denver Broncos
2015 Record
|
12-4-0
|
2015 Divisional Standing
|
1st AFC West
|
Head Coach
|
Gary Kubiak
|
2015 Top Passers
- Peyton Manning - 9 games, 59.8 completion percentage (cmp%), 2249 yards, 9 TDs, 17 INTs, 67.9 passer rating
- Brock Osweiler - 7 games, 61.8 cmp%, 1967 yards, 10 TDs, 6 INTs, 86.4 passer rating
2015 Top Rushers
- Ronnie Hillman - 863 yards, 4.2 yards/attempt (y/a), 7 TDs, 1 fumble lost
- C.J. Anderson - 720 yards, 4.7 y/a, 5 TDs, 2 fumbles lost
2015 Top Receivers
- Demaryius Thomas - 105 receptions, 1304 yards, 12.4 avg, 6 TDs, 418 Yards After Catch (YAC)
- Emmanuel Sanders - 76 receptions, 1135 yards, 14.9 avg, 6 TDs, 337 YAC
- TE Owen Daniels - 46 receptions, 517 yards, 11.2 avg, 3 TDs, 260 YAC
2015 Top Defensive Performers
- LB Danny Trevathan - 109 total tackles, 3 Tackles For Loss (TFL), 2 INTs
- LB Brandon Marshall - 102 total tackles, 8 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 INT, 2 Forced Fumbles (FF)
- LB Von Miller - 35 total tackles, 2 TFL, 11.0 sacks, 4 FF
- CB Aqib Talib - 45 total tackles, 1 TFL, 3 INTs
2015 Notes
- QB Peyton Manning retired
- T/G Tyler Polumbus retired
- QB Brock Osweiler signed with Houston
- WR Andre Caldwell signed with Detroit
- WR Kyle Williams signed with the Jets
- TE Vernon Davis signed with Washington
- G Evan Mathis signed with Arizona
- T Ryan Harris signed with Pittsburgh
- DE Malik Jackson signed with Jacksonville
- LB Danny Trevathan signed with Chicago
- DB Omar Bolden signed with Chicago
- DB David Bruton Jr signed with Washington
- LS Aaron Brewer signed with Chicago
- T Ryan Clady was traded to the Jets in exchange for QB Mark Sanchez
2016 Draft Results
RD 1, no. 26
|
Paxton Lynch
|
QB
|
Memphis
|
RD 2, no. 63
|
Adam Gotsis
|
DT
|
Georgia Tech
|
RD 3, no. 98
|
Justin Simmons
|
S
|
Boston College
|
RD 4, no. 136
|
Devontae Booker
|
RB
|
Utah
|
RD 5, no. 144
|
Connor McGovern
|
G
|
Missouri
|
RD 6, no. 176
|
Andy Janovich
|
FB
|
Nebraska
|
RD 6, no. 219
|
Will Parks
|
S
|
Arizona
|
RD 7, no. 228
|
Riley Dixon
|
P
|
Syracuse
|
Free Agent Pickups
- RB Cyrus Gray signed from Kansas City
- WR Bralon Addison signed as an undrafted free agent
- WR DeVier Posey signed from the Jets
- T Russell Okung signed from Seattle
- T Donald Stephenson signed from Kansas City
- DE Jared Chick signed from Houston
- DE Billy Winn signed from Indianapolis
- DE Lars Koht signed from Seattle
- DT Kyle Peko signed as an undrafted free agent
- LB Dekoda Watson signed from New England
- S Brandian Ross signed from San Diego
- LS Casey Kreiter signed from Dallas
2016 Schedule
Week
|
Date
|
Opponent
|
My Guess
|
1
|
9/8
|
Vs Carolina
|
L
|
2
|
9/18
|
Vs Indianapolis
|
W
|
3
|
9/25
|
Vs Cincinnati
|
L
|
4
|
10/2
|
@ Tampa Bay
|
W
|
5
|
10/9
|
Vs Atlanta
|
W
|
6
|
10/13
|
@ San Diego
|
L
|
7
|
10/24
|
Vs Houston
|
L
|
8
|
10/30
|
Vs San Diego
|
W
|
9
|
11/6
|
@ Oakland
|
L
|
10
|
11/13
|
@ New Orleans
|
W
|
11
|
Bye
|
Week
|
|
12
|
11/27
|
Vs Kansas City
|
L
|
13
|
12/4
|
@ Jacksonville
|
W
|
14
|
12/11
|
@ Tennessee
|
W
|
15
|
12/18
|
Vs New England
|
L
|
16
|
12/25
|
@ Kansas City
|
L
|
17
|
1/1
|
Vs Oakland
|
W
|
2016 Outlook
- The Denver Broncos won the Super Bowl in 2015, upsetting the Carolina Panthers in the process. They achieved this through stellar defensive play, an elite wide receiving corps, and relatively mediocre quarterback play, with Brock Osweiler taking over for Peyton Manning after Manning got hurt. Both of those quarterbacks are gone now (Manning retired and Osweiler going to Houston via free agency) and embattled veteran Mark Sanchez, 2015 7th round pick Trevor Siemian, and 2016 1st round pick Paxton Lynch all battling for the starting job. Whichever QB wins the job, he will be helped out greatly by a trio of solid running backs and two of the best wide receivers in the NFL. The Broncos also return nearly all of their defense, with the only major exceptions being defensive end Malik Jackson and linebacker Danny Travathan, both of whom were lost to free agency. The Broncos will most likely take a significant step back this season, as the competition in their division has gotten better, and their lack of a quality quarterback could hurt them greatly. I think they will go 8-8 and stay in the hunt for a playoff spot.
Kansas City Chiefs
2015 Record
|
11-5-0
|
2015 Divisional Standing
|
2nd AFC West
|
Head Coach
|
Andy Reid
|
2015 Top Passers
- Alex Smith - 16 games, 65.3 cmp%, 3486 yards, 20 TDs, 7 INTs, 95.4 passer rating
2015 Top Rushers
- Charcandrick West - 634 yards, 4.0 y/a, 4 TDs, 1 fumble lost
- QB Alex Smith - 498 yards, 5.9 y/a, 2 TDs
- Spencer Ware - 403 yards, 5.6 y/a, 6 TDs
2015 Top Receivers
- Jeremy Maclin - 87 receptions, 1088 yards, 12.5 avg, 8 TDs, 324 YAC
- TE Travis Kelce - 72 receptions, 875 yards, 12.2 avg, 5 TDs, 533 YAC
- Albert Wilson - 35 receptions, 451 yards, 12.9 avg, 2 TDs, 220 YAC
2015 Top Defensive Performers
- LB Derrick Johnson - 116 total tackles, 5 TFL, 4.0 sacks, 2 INTs, 2 FF
- DB Ron Parker - 78 total tackles, 2 TFL, 5.0 sacks, 3 INTs, 1 FF
- LB Justin Houston - 30 total tackles, 3 TFL, 7.5 sacks, 2 INTs, 1 FF
- CB Marcus Peters - 60 total tackles, 2 TFL, 8 INTs, 1 FF
2015 Notes
- QB Chase Daniel signed with Philadelphia
- T Donald Stephenson signed with Denver
- G/T Jeff Allen signed with Houston
- DB Sean Smith signed with Oakland
- DB Tyvon Branch signed with Arizona
- G Ben Grubbs retired
- DE Mike DeVito retired
- DB Husain Abdullah retired
2016 Draft Results
RD 2, no. 37
|
Chris Jones
|
DT
|
Mississippi State
|
RD 3, no. 74
|
KeiVarae Russell
|
CB
|
Notre Dame
|
RD 4, no. 105
|
Parker Ehinger
|
G
|
Cincinnati
|
RD 4, no. 106
|
Eric Murray
|
CB
|
Minnesota
|
RD 4, no. 126
|
Demarcus Robinson
|
WR
|
Florida
|
RD 5, no. 162
|
Kevin Hogan
|
QB
|
Stanford
|
RD 5, no. 165
|
Tyreek Hill
|
WR
|
West Alabama
|
RD 6, no. 178
|
D.J. White
|
CB
|
Georgia Tech
|
RD 6, no. 203
|
Dadi Nicolas
|
LB
|
Virginia Tech
|
Free Agent Pickups
- QB Nick Foles signed from Los Angeles
- FB Trey Millard signed from San Francisco
- WR Rod Streater signed from Oakland
- WR Mike Williams signed from Buffalo
- WR Kashif Moore signed from Pittsburgh
- T Mitchell Schwartz signed from Cleveland
- T Jordan Devey claimed off waivers from San Francisco
- DE Dominique Davis signed from Pittsburgh
- DE Jonathan Massaquoi signed from Tennessee
- DT Alameda Ta'amu signed from Arizona
- LB Andy Mulumba signed from Green Bay
- LB Terrance Smith signed as an undrafted free agent
- LB Tyrell Adams signed from Seattle
- CB Daveron Carr signed from Washington
- S Brock Vereen claimed off waivers from New England
- S Jeron Johnson signed from Washington
- S Stevie Brown signed from the Giants
2016 Schedule
Week
|
Date
|
Opponent
|
My Guess
|
1
|
9/11
|
Vs San Diego
|
W
|
2
|
9/18
|
@ Houston
|
W
|
3
|
9/25
|
Vs New York Jets
|
W
|
4
|
10/2
|
@ Pittsburgh
|
L
|
5
|
Bye
|
Week
|
|
6
|
10/16
|
@ Oakland
|
L
|
7
|
10/23
|
Vs New Orleans
|
W
|
8
|
10/30
|
@ Indianapolis
|
W
|
9
|
11/6
|
Vs Jacksonville
|
W
|
10
|
11/13
|
@ Carolina
|
L
|
11
|
11/20
|
Vs Tampa Bay
|
W
|
12
|
11/27
|
@ Denver
|
W
|
13
|
12/4
|
@ Atlanta
|
W
|
14
|
12/8
|
Vs Oakland
|
W
|
15
|
12/18
|
Vs Tennessee
|
W
|
16
|
12/25
|
Vs Denver
|
W
|
17
|
1/1
|
@ San Diego
|
L
|
2016 Outlook
- The Kansas City Chiefs come into 2016 looking to capitalize on the perceived backslide of the Denver Broncos. Last season, the chiefs went 11-5 and finished second in the division. Had it not been for a five game slide in last September/early October, they would have won the division and may have had an easier draw in the second round of the playoffs than the New England Patriots. The Chiefs return nearly their entire team and will be led once again by quarterback Alex Smith who is as much of a game manager as a QB can get. They will also get Jamaal Charles back this season, who missed all but five games last season to injury. Smith would probably be better served if he had better receivers but wide receiver Jeremy Maclin and tight end Travis Kelce are certainly above average weapons. Defense is where Kansas City is truly elite, ranking third in the league in scoring defense. There is no one area of their defense that stands out above the rest, with elite players starting in all three areas and some quality players to rotate with them. During the 2015 season, the Chiefs ranked fourth in sacks with 47 and second in interceptions with 22, marking them as truly elite. I think the Chiefs will be able to take another solid step forward this season, especially with the Broncos taking a step back and that they will go 12-4.
Oakland Raiders
2015 Record
|
7-9-0
|
2015 Divisional Standing
|
3rd AFC West
|
Head Coach
|
Jack Del Rio
|
2015 Top Passers
- Derek Carr - 16 games, 61.1 cmp%, 3987 yards, 32 TDs, 13 INTs, 91.1 passer rating
2015 Top Rushers
- Latavius Murray - 1066 yards, 4.0 y/a, 6 TDs, 1 fumble lost
- QB Derek Carr - 138 yards, 4.2 y/a, 1 fumble lost
2015 Top Receivers
- Amari Cooper - 72 receptions, 1070 yards, 14.9 avg, 6 TDs 395 YAC
- Michael Crabtree - 85 receptions, 922 yards, 10.8 avg, 9 TDs, 275 YAC
- Seth Roberts - 32 receptions, 480 yards, 15.0 avg, 5 TDs, 138 YAC
2015 Top Defensive Performers
- LB Malcolm Smith - 122 total tackles, 10 TFL, 4.0 sacks, 1 INT, 2 FF
- LB Khalil Mack - 77 total tackles, 12 TFL, 15.0 sacks, 2 FF
- S Charles Woodson - 74 total tackles, 1 TFL, 5 INTs, 1 FF
2015 Notes
- WR Jeremy Ross signed with the Jets
- WR Rod Streater signed with Kansas City
- T J'Marcus Webb signed with Seattle
- G/C Tony Bergstrom signed with Houston
- DE Benson Mayowa signed with Dallas
- DB Taylor Mays signed with Cincinnati
- DE Justin Tuck retired
- DB Charles Woodson retired
2016 Draft Results
RD 1, no. 14
|
Karl Joseph
|
S
|
West Virginia
|
RD 2, no. 44
|
Jihad Ward
|
DE
|
Illinois
|
RD 3, no. 75
|
Shilique Calhoun
|
DE
|
Michigan State
|
RD 4, no. 100
|
Connor Cook
|
QB
|
Michigan State
|
RD 5, no. 143
|
DeAndre Washington
|
RB
|
Texas Tech
|
RD 6, no. 194
|
Cory James
|
LB
|
Colorado State
|
RD 7, no. 234
|
Vadal Alexander
|
G
|
LSU
|
2016 Free Agent Pickups
- RB Jalen Richard signed as an undrafted free agent
- WR Nathan Palmer signed from Chicago
- G Kelechi Osemele signed from Baltimore
- DT Darius Latham signed as an undrafted free agent
- LB Bruce Irvin signed from Seattle
- CB Sean Smith signed from Kansas City
- FS Reggie Nelson signed from Cincinnati
- S Brynden Trawick signed from Baltimore
- LS Andrew East signed from Seattle
2016 Schedule
Week
|
Date
|
Opponent
|
My Guess
|
1
|
9/11
|
@ New Orleans
|
W
|
2
|
9/18
|
Vs Atlanta
|
L
|
3
|
9/25
|
@ Tennessee
|
W
|
4
|
10/2
|
@ Baltimore
|
W
|
5
|
10/9
|
Vs San Diego
|
W
|
6
|
10/16
|
Vs Kansas City
|
W
|
7
|
10/23
|
@ Jacksonville
|
L
|
8
|
10/30
|
@ Tampa Bay
|
W
|
9
|
11/6
|
Vs Denver
|
W
|
10
|
Bye
|
Week
|
|
11
|
11/21
|
Vs Houston
|
W
|
12
|
11/27
|
Vs Carolina
|
L
|
13
|
12/4
|
Vs Buffalo
|
W
|
14
|
12/8
|
@ Kansas City
|
L
|
15
|
12/18
|
@ San Diego
|
L
|
16
|
12/24
|
Vs Indianapolis
|
W
|
17
|
1/1
|
@ Denver
|
L
|
2016 Outlook
- The 2015 Oakland Raiders went 7-9 which was a great step in the right direction considering they hadn't had more than 4 wins since 2011. Last season's record is proof that the team is doing things the right, building through the draft and developing their own players. Quarterback Derek Carr took another step forward during in his sophomore year last year, throwing for nearly 4000 yards and 32 TDs to only 13 INTs. It's pretty clear that Carr is on the fringe of the elite quarterback status and the Raiders have to be happy with what they have in him. Running back Latavius Murray is has been a diamond in the rough for the Raiders, having been drafted in the 6th round in 2013 and rushing for over a 1000 yards last season. They also have one of the best wideouts in the league in Amari Cooper, who lived up to all of the hype as a rookie last season and veteran Michael Crabtree has revived his career with Oakland. On defense, the Raiders have re-ignited the stellar defense that they have always been known for. Considering most of the members of their defense are relatively young still, the D looks to be great again this season and for seasons in the future. I think the Raiders take another step forward as a team and go 10-6, competing for the playoffs.
San Diego Chargers
2015 Record
|
4-12-0
|
2015 Divisional Standing
|
4th AFC West
|
Head Coach
|
Mike McCoy
|
2015 Top Passers
- Philip Rivers - 16 games, 66.1 cmp%, 4792 yards, 29 TDs, 13 INTs, 93.8 passer rating
2015 Top Rushers
- Melvin Gordon - 641 yards, 3.5 y/a, 4 fumbles lost
- Danny Woodhead - 336 yards, 3.4 y/a, 3 TDs
2015 Top Receivers
- RB Danny Woodhead - 80 recceptions, 755 yards, 9.4 avg, 6 TDs, 688 YAC
- Keenan Allen - 67 receptions, 725 yards, 10.8 avg, 4 TDs, 261 YAC
- TE Antonio Gates - 56 receptions, 630 yards, 11.3 avg, 5 TDs, 241 YAC
2015 Top Defensive Performers
- LB Manti Te'o - 83 total tackles, 5 TFL, .5 sacks, 1 INT, 1 FF
- FS Eric Weddle - 78 total tackles, 2 TFL, .5 sacks
- LB Melvin Ingram - 65 total tackles, 6 TFL, 10.5 sacks, 3 FF
- CB Jason Verrett - 47 total tackles, 2 TFL, 3 INTs
2015 Notes
- RB Donald Brown signed with New England
- TE David Johnson signed with Pittsburgh
- TE Ladarius Green signed with Pittsburgh
- TE John Phillips signed with Denver
- G/T Jeff Linkenbach signed with Jacksonville
- DE Kendall Reyes signed with Washington
- DE Ricardo Mathews signed with Pittsburgh
- LB Donald Butler signed with Arizona
- LB Kavell Conner signed with Baltimore
- LB Chi Chi Ariguzo signed with Detroit
- S Eric Weddle signed with Baltimore
- DB Patrick Robinson signed with Indianapolis
- DB Brandian Ross signed with Denver
- WR Malcom Floyd retired
2016 Draft Results
RD 1, no. 3
|
Joey Bosa
|
DE
|
Ohio State
|
RD 2, no. 35
|
Hunter Henry
|
TE
|
Arkansas
|
RD 3, no. 66
|
Max Tuerk
|
C
|
USC
|
RD 4, no. 102
|
Joshua Perry
|
LB
|
Ohio State
|
RD 5, no. 175
|
Jatavis Brown
|
LB
|
Akron
|
RD 6, no. 179
|
Drew Kaser
|
P
|
Texas A&M
|
RD 6, no. 198
|
Derek Watt
|
FB
|
Wisconsin
|
RD 7, no. 224
|
Donavon Clark
|
G
|
Michigan State
|
Free Agent Pickups
- QB Zach Mettenberger claimed off waivers from Tennessee
- WR Travis Benjamin signed from Cleveland
- WR James Jones signed from Green Bay
- WR Rasheed Bailey claimed off waivers from Jacksonville
- TE Jeff Cumberland signed from the Jets
- C Matt Slauson signed from Chicago
- DT Brandon Mebane signed from Seattle
- DT Bruce Gaston signed from Minnesota
- CB Casey Hayward signed from Green Bay
- S Dwight Lowery signed from Indianapolis
- S Dexter McCoil signed from the CFL
2016 Schedule
Week
|
Date
|
Opponent
|
My Guess
|
1
|
9/11
|
@ Kansas City
|
L
|
2
|
9/18
|
Vs Jacksonville
|
W
|
3
|
9/25
|
@ Indianapolis
|
W
|
4
|
10/2
|
Vs New Orleans
|
W
|
5
|
10/9
|
@ Oakland
|
L
|
6
|
10/13
|
Vs Denver
|
W
|
7
|
10/23
|
@ Atlanta
|
L
|
8
|
10/30
|
@ Denver
|
L
|
9
|
11/6
|
Vs Tennessee
|
W
|
10
|
11/13
|
Vs Miami
|
W
|
11
|
Bye
|
Week
|
|
12
|
11/27
|
@ Houston
|
L
|
13
|
12/4
|
Vs Tampa Bay
|
W
|
14
|
12/11
|
@ Carolina
|
L
|
15
|
12/18
|
Vs Oakland
|
W
|
16
|
12/24
|
@ Cleveland
|
W
|
17
|
1/1
|
Vs Kansas City
|
W
|
2016 Outlook
- The Chargers last season were a mess in nearly every way possible, except for quarterback Philip Rivers, who has been their one steadying force over the last ten seasons. Since becoming the starter in 2006, Rivers has started every game for the Chargers and has had a Hall of Fame career in the process, despite playing on some really bad teams. Last season, the Chargers reached the lowest point during the Rivers' era, with many players having shortened seasons due to injury and players, including running back Melvin Gordon, giving the ball to the other team too many times. Going into 2016, the Chargers will finally be able to start the season with a full healthy group of players. On offense, if Gordon can develop further and prove he was worth a first round draft pick, the Chargers will be able to take some pressure off Rivers and they can succeed. On defense, the team drafted defensive end Joey Bosa with the third overall pick (hasn't signed yet) to anchor their defensive line. Their linebacking corps is guided by players all drafted in the first or second rounds. Lastly, in the secondary, turnover took place as veteran safety Eric Weddle left for Baltimore and San Diego brought in Dwight Lowery to take his place. I think that the Chargers will get back to their winning ways this year and Rivers will lead them to another successful season, going 10-6.
*all information and statistics are from espn.com, rosterresource.com, and pro-football-reference.com.
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