5 reasons Broncos won't win AFC West

5 reasons Broncos won’t win AFC West

Dec 13, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) reacts after fumbling the ball in the end zone during the second half against the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Raiders won 15-12. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 15, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak during the second half at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Chiefs won 29-13. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

5) Tough draw

The Broncos’ remaining schedule is not the easiest by any stretch of the imagination, with the easiest game coming against the San Diego Chargers in Week 17.

The Chargers have been poor all year. However, with Rivers under center and playing well, they are always a dangerous club. Furthermore, they have nothing to lose at this point, and will enter match up with a degree of reckless confidence.

The Broncos then must travel to Pittsburgh in Week 15 and then play host to the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football. Both are tough games (even despite the injury to Andy Dalton), and if the Broncos were to lose both, their AFC West title could be decided in the final week.

All things considered, the Broncos are not out of the woods yet. With a tough remaining schedule, and the possibility of the Chiefs winning out, the AFC West is still up for grabs. It is not all that implausible that Denver slips from atop the division. With the defensive injuries, issues along the offensive line and uncertainty at quarterback, the Broncos are a target to be shot down, and they are certainly no longer bullet proof.

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