Not to be overlooked are the Raiders and Chargers, two AFC West teams that were expected to fight for a wild-card berth behind the juggernaut Chiefs this season. With Kansas City suddenly in last place in the division, there’s hope. Las Vegas had to sweat out a 31-28 overtime win over Jacoby Brissett and the Dolphins, but Derek Carr (386 yards, two touchdowns, one interception) is on pace for the most single-season passing yards in NFL history and the defense is continuing to come through in big moments. For Los Angeles, a road win over Kansas City is proof that Herbert and new coach Brandon Staley are capable of big things, especially if superstar safety Derwin James stays healthy as the anchor of the defense.
