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Who will win each of the AFC divisions?

By Nate Williams

Aug 15, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) celebrates a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles with the minutemen during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 15, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) celebrates a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles with the minutemen during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 7, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos head coach John Fox during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 7, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos head coach John Fox during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

AFC West – Division Favorite

Denver Broncos

Wow, I know shocker. Fact is there is no reason to think that we need to unseat the defending AFC champs, especially with the greatest active quarterback in the NFL under center again in 2014, the Denver Broncos should be the division favorites in the AFC West.

The Broncos won the AFC West in 2013 with an overall record of 13-3. The finished 1st in the league in scoring with 606 points scored and 1st in points differential with 207 points.

2014 should show us much of the same. Eric Decker and Knowshon Moreno were lost in free agency, however there are guys on the roster plenty capable of filling the voids left. Emmanuel Sanders was brought in from the Pittsburgh Steelers and Monte Ball is expected to get an increased role.

The Broncos cruised to the Super Bowl last season with an average defense. They should be a lot better this time. Their best player, Von Miller, is back from a torn ACL. Alongside free-agent pickup DeMarcus Ware, who has looked like his old self in August, the Broncos could have the best pass rushing duo in the league.

The secondary also looks much better. Underrated safety Rahim Moore is healthy again. Aqib Talib is an upgrade from departed free agent Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, and the team has enviable cornerback depth with underrated Chris Harris and first-round pick Bradley Roby in the mix. This team will miss Champ Bailey’s leadership, not his play from last year. Free-agent addition T.J. Ward adds more toughness to the secondary.

I have the Broncos making it back to the Super Bowl, but falling short again.

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