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San Diego Chargers: AFC West Review – Week Two

Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers fan scheer during the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers fan scheer during the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

How did teams from the AFC West Division fare during Week Two of the NFL season and how it relates to the San Diego Chargers…

The San Diego Chargers evened their record on the heels of an impressive defensive showing against Jacksonville on Sunday. After the collapse of the previous week and suffering through two major injuries, the resiliency of the Bolts remains strong and should benefit the team moving forward.

There were no divisional games on the schedule for Week Two but both Kansas City and Oakland lost, as the league race remains tight early in the year.

Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers cornerback Jason Verrett (22) reacts after defending a pass during the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers cornerback Jason Verrett (22) reacts after defending a pass during the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Following are the AFC West Division results from Week 2:

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS – WON vs. JACKSONVILLE, 38-14

DENVER BRONCOS – WON vs. INDIANAPOLIS, 34-20

OAKLAND RAIDERS – LOST vs. ATLANTA, 35-28

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – LOST at HOUSTON, 19-12

Sep 18, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans outside linebacker John Simon (51) and defensive end J.J. Watt (99) tackle Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) during the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans outside linebacker John Simon (51) and defensive end J.J. Watt (99) tackle Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) during the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Here are the Week 3 matchups for the division:

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS at INDIANAPOLIS COLTS – SUN at 4:25 EDT

DENVER BRONCOS at CINCINNATI BENGALS – SUN at 1:00pm EDT

OAKLAND RAIDERS at TENNESSEE TITANS – SUN at 1:00pm EDT

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS vs. NEW YORK JETS – SUN at 4:25pm EDT

Sep 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) celebrates after a play in the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) celebrates after a play in the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Current standings through Week 2 of the regular season:

DENVER BRONCOS, 2-0

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS, 1-1

OAKLAND RAIDERS, 1-1

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS, 1-1


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San Diego returned to form on Sunday, but suffered another season ending injury when Danny Woodhead tore his ACL. Traveling to Indianapolis on Sunday, the Chargers hope to take advantage of a winless Colts team. Denver hits the road for the first time this season in Cincinnati and Oakland visits Tennessee, but both should win. The Chiefs hosts the Jets and if San Diego wants to keep pace they’ll need a strong performance in Indianapolis on Sunday.

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