AFC West report: Chiefs, Chargers begin to separate themselves in Week 11

ByEllen Mathis|
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - NOVEMBER 21: Chris Jones #95 and Jarran Reed #90 of the Kansas City Chiefs sack Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter of the game at Arrowhead Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - NOVEMBER 21: Chris Jones #95 and Jarran Reed #90 of the Kansas City Chiefs sack Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter of the game at Arrowhead Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 07: Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the Denver Broncos hands off to Melvin Gordon #25 in a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 07: Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the Denver Broncos hands off to Melvin Gordon #25 in a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos

The Broncos enjoyed their bye week this week so it was relatively quiet…that is until this weekend. First, the Broncos announced the signing of Tim Patrick to a contract extension.

Shortly after that, news broke that Courtland Sutton also received a contract extension.

Together the Broncos have a young and really good receiving core. Couple these two with Jerry Jeudy and this is a good offense…

Without a quarterback, this doesn’t mean much, but it is certainly fueling speculation that maybe the Broncos will try to bring in a big free agent this offseason (Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, etc.). Who knows…

Next week, the Broncos host the Chargers in Denver. The Broncos, at 5-5 are still in play for a playoff spot, but the Chargers are trying to keep pace with the Chiefs. Who knows what will happen, but I hope the Broncos shock the Chargers. It would certainly help the Chiefs and make the following week’s matchup between the Broncos and the Chiefs more exciting.