:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71564550/1437723761.0.jpg "NFL standings, Week 8: Where things stand in AFC West playoff picture moving toward Week 9")
The AFC West had a light schedule in Week 8 with the Chiefs and Chargers both on their bye. The Broncos are the last team in the division to get a bye, sitting out Week 9. Fortunately for Denver, they will head into the bye with some optimism.
The Broncos have stumbled all season long, but they got a win in London over the Jaguars on Sunday. They struggled for most of the first half, but a Jerry Jeudy touchdown with 2:44 left in the second quarter might have sparked them. They took a lead in the third quarter and then Russell Wilson offered up some solidly vintage work in the fourth quarter. He connected with KJ Hamler for 47 yards to set up a touchdown with 1:43 to go to get the win.
Meanwhile, the Raiders laid an egg in New Orleans. They were seemingly getting on track with a strong performance against the Chiefs and then a win over the Texans, but they were shut out in the Big Easy and couldn't figure out how to contain a struggling Saints team.
Below is a rundown of the AFC West division standings, each team's opponent next week, and their division title odds at DraftKings Sportsbook heading toward Week 9.
| AFC West | Record | Wk opp | Week 1 | Week 8 | Week 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC West | Record | Wk opp | Week 1 | Week 8 | Week 9 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 5-2 | vs. TEN | +175 | -450 | -600 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 4-3 | @ ATL | +220 | +500 | +500 |
| Denver Broncos | 3-5 | BYE | +260 | +3000 | +2800 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 2-6 | @ JAX | +650 | +1400 | +2800 |